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24 Jul 2024

Paraguay Battles with Escalating Tree Cover Loss and Wildfire Incidents
Paraguay Battles with Escalating Tree Cover Loss and Wildfire Incidents

In a concerning environmental development, Paraguay has been grappling with a significant loss of tree cover, exacerbated by incidents such as wildfires. Over the past two decades, the nation has seen a net decrease in tree cover of approximately 24.70%, a stark indicator of the environmental challenges it faces.

The data reveals a disturbing trend, with a total loss of 5,810,873 hectares of tree cover, which is countered by a comparatively modest gain of 642,486 hectares. Furthermore, disturbances have affected an additional 883,903 hectares, leading to a net loss of 5,168,387 hectares. This loss represents a substantial portion of Paraguay's total tree cover, which originally extended over 24,296,867 hectares.

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Shifting agriculture has been identified as a major driver of this deforestation, contributing to a significant portion of the tree cover loss. Other contributing factors include forestry activities, urbanization, and wildfires, with the latter showing a worrying increase in frequency and impact.

The latest fire incident reported on July 24, 2024, in the Alto Paraguay Department, is a testament to the ongoing struggle against wildfires in the country. These incidents not only lead to immediate loss of tree cover but also contribute to long-term ecological damage and increased carbon emissions.

As Paraguay confronts these environmental challenges, the data underscores the need for urgent action to mitigate tree cover loss and prevent further ecological degradation.

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