In a recent development, Sudan has reported a single fire incident in the Sennar region on December 20, 2024. This comes in the context of the country's broader environmental challenges, including significant fluctuations in tree cover loss over the years. Analysis of historical data reveals a complex pattern of tree cover dynamics, with the total area of tree cover loss reaching 85308.98 hectares, while tree cover gain is reported at 216597.75 hectares. This represents a net gain in tree cover of 131288.77 hectares, indicating a positive change of 3.45%.
Shifting agriculture has been identified as the primary driver of tree cover loss, accounting for a substantial portion of the total loss over the years. However, the exact impact of other factors such as forestry, wildfires, and urbanization remains unspecified in the data. The country's tree cover extent stands at 72712.56 hectares, a small fraction of its vast area of over 187 million hectares.
Explore country profileThe isolated fire alert in Sennar is a reminder of the ongoing environmental issues that Sudan faces. Despite the net gain in tree cover, the persistent loss due to shifting agriculture highlights the need for sustainable land management practices to ensure the preservation of Sudan's natural resources.
