In a recent development, Sudan's South Kordofan region has experienced a fire incident, highlighting the country's continued struggle with environmental challenges. Over the years, Sudan has faced significant tree cover loss largely due to shifting agriculture, which remains the predominant driver of deforestation. Analysis of historical data reveals a fluctuating but persistent pattern of tree cover loss, with notable peaks in certain years.
The country's tree cover extent stands at approximately 72,712 hectares, a small fraction of its vast land area of over 187 million hectares. Despite this, there has been a net gain in tree cover of 131,288 hectares, which equates to a change of approximately 3.45%. This gain is indicative of efforts to counteract losses, although the scale of reforestation is still overshadowed by the extent of tree cover loss, which totals over 85,000 hectares.
Explore country profileThe latest incident in South Kordofan serves as a reminder of the ongoing environmental challenges facing Sudan. While the incident count is currently low, the historical context underscores the need for sustained attention to environmental management and the mitigation of factors contributing to tree cover loss.
