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22 Aug 2024

Spain Battles Tree Cover Loss with Notable Gains Amidst Wildfire Challenges
Spain Battles Tree Cover Loss with Notable Gains Amidst Wildfire Challenges

Spain, a country with over 50 million hectares of land and a significant tree cover of approximately 22%, has been facing a fluctuating battle against tree cover loss over the years. The historical data reveals a concerning trend of tree cover loss, with the highest recorded in 2022, where approximately 0.27% of the country's total tree cover was lost. Notably, forestry activities have been the predominant driver, contributing to the vast majority of this loss.

The impact of wildfires, while not the leading cause, has been significant, with the year 2022 witnessing a substantial increase in tree cover loss due to fires compared to previous years. Urbanization, although contributing the least to tree cover loss, has been a consistent factor throughout the years.

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Despite these challenges, Spain has seen a net gain in tree cover, with a total increase of 32880.94 hectares, which indicates a positive change of around 0.25%. This suggests efforts towards reforestation and tree cover gain are making headway against the losses.

The latest incident data from Castile and León, Spain, underscores the ongoing threat of wildfires to Spain's forests, with a fire alert issued on August 22, 2024. This single incident serves as a reminder of the persistent risk fires pose to the environment and the need for continued vigilance and sustainable forest management practices.

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