China Witnesses Significant Tree Cover Gain Despite Recent Fire Incident in Dornod, Mongolia

China Witnesses Significant Tree Cover Gain Despite Recent Fire Incident in Dornod, Mongolia

In a recent development, China has reported a notable incident of fire in the region of Dornod, Mongolia. Despite this, the nation has shown a remarkable net gain in tree cover over the years. China's vast land area of over 938 million hectares includes a significant tree cover extent of approximately 162.75 million hectares.

Analyzing historical data, there has been a fluctuating trend in tree cover loss due to various drivers such as shifting agriculture, forestry activities, wildfires, and urbanization. However, the overall trajectory has been positive, with a net change in tree cover showing a stable 202.22 million hectares, a loss of about 4.54 million hectares, and an impressive gain of approximately 6.69 million hectares. This equates to a net increase of over 2.14 million hectares, marking a 0.96% change in tree cover.