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24 Oct 2024

Angola's Cunene Province Reports a Fire Incident Amidst Ongoing Tree Cover Challenges
Angola's Cunene Province Reports a Fire Incident Amidst Ongoing Tree Cover Challenges

In the latest environmental update from Angola, a fire incident was reported in the Cunene Province on October 24, 2024. This incident adds to the country's existing environmental concerns, as data over the past two decades shows a significant impact on Angola's tree cover.

Angola, with an area of approximately 124.70 million hectares, has a tree cover extent of around 55.30 million hectares. However, the country has experienced a net loss in tree cover. The stable tree cover is reported at 44.50 million hectares, but the loss stands at 3.40 million hectares, with a gain of only 1.20 million hectares. This results in a net loss of 2.20 million hectares, marking a 4.40% change in tree cover.

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Shifting agriculture has been the predominant driver of tree cover loss, accounting for the vast majority of the hectares lost over the years. Other factors such as forestry and wildfires have also contributed to the decline, though to a much lesser extent. The data indicates a trend of increasing tree cover loss, with recent years showing some of the highest figures. For instance, in 2022, the country lost over 266,000 hectares of tree cover.

The latest fire incident, although isolated, is a reminder of the ongoing environmental challenges facing Angola. The cumulative effect of these incidents and drivers of tree cover loss over the years underscores the need for increased attention to sustainable land management and environmental protection strategies in the region.

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