Argentina's rich forest ecosystems have faced significant challenges over the years, with the latest incident data revealing a fire alert in Misiones Province on November 22, 2024. This incident is a stark reminder of the broader environmental issues the country has been grappling with. Over two decades, Argentina has seen a net loss of 3,556,753 hectares of tree cover, which is a 10.45% decrease from its original tree cover extent.
The drivers of tree cover loss have shifted over the years, with shifting agriculture and forestry consistently leading as the primary causes. Shifting agriculture accounted for a substantial percentage of the loss, with a notable increase in incidents in recent years. Wildfires, while contributing to a lesser extent, have been a persistent issue, compounded by factors such as climate change and land-use practices.
Explore country profileThe impact on the environment is considerable, with millions of metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions released into the atmosphere due to these losses. The data underscores the urgency for sustainable management and conservation strategies to protect Argentina's remaining forests and mitigate the effects of climate change.
