Argentina has witnessed a significant escalation in tree cover loss over the past two decades, with the latest incident reported in Córdoba Province. The country, which boasts an area of over 278 million hectares, has experienced a net loss of 3,556,753 hectares of tree cover, marking a 10.45% decrease in its forested areas. Notably, the shifting agriculture practice has been a major driver, accounting for a substantial portion of the tree cover loss. Forestry activities and wildfires have also contributed to the decline, with urbanization playing a minor role.
The trend of tree cover loss has shown fluctuations but maintains a concerning upward trajectory. In 2022 alone, Argentina lost 232,223 hectares of tree cover. Shifting agriculture continues to be the predominant cause, followed by forestry, which includes both legal and illegal logging activities. Wildfires, although less significant in comparison to other factors, remain a persistent threat to Argentina's forests, as evidenced by the recent fire alert in Córdoba.
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