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24 Oct 2024

Bolivia Battles Escalating Tree Cover Loss and Wildfire Incidents
Bolivia Battles Escalating Tree Cover Loss and Wildfire Incidents

Bolivia has been grappling with significant tree cover loss over the past two decades, with recent data highlighting a concerning trend. The country, which spans over 108 million hectares, has experienced a net loss of 3.32 million hectares of tree cover, marking a 5.61% decrease in its tree cover extent. This loss has been primarily driven by shifting agriculture, which accounts for a substantial portion of the deforestation.

In 2022 alone, Bolivia saw a staggering 596,996 hectares of tree cover loss, with shifting agriculture responsible for approximately 26.32% of this figure. Forestry activities and wildfires also contributed to the loss, though to a lesser extent. The impact of wildfires has been notably persistent, with incidents continuing to occur as recently as October 2024, where a fire alert was reported in the Santa Cruz Department.

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The cumulative effect of these losses is not only a reduction in Bolivia's natural forested areas but also a significant release of carbon emissions, contributing to global climate change concerns. Over the years, the total gross emissions from tree cover loss have reached alarming levels, with millions of metric tons of CO2 equivalent released into the atmosphere.

The ongoing challenge of tree cover loss in Bolivia underscores the need for concerted efforts to address the underlying causes, including shifting agriculture practices and the management of wildfires. As the country faces these environmental hurdles, the global community watches closely, hoping for a reversal of this detrimental trend.

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