Bolivia has been facing a significant challenge with escalating tree cover loss over the years. The latest incident report from Santa Cruz Department indicates a wildfire occurrence, adding to the country's environmental concerns. Bolivia's tree cover extent spans over 64 million hectares, a substantial portion of the country's total area. However, the persistent loss of tree cover, primarily due to shifting agriculture, has been alarming. Shifting agriculture alone accounts for a considerable percentage of the total tree cover loss, with other factors like forestry and wildfires contributing to the decline.
Over the years, the data reveals a troubling trend of increasing tree cover loss, with the most recent figures showing an alarming rate of nearly 596,000 hectares lost in 2022. This represents a significant percentage increase from the previous years. The cumulative effect of these losses has resulted in a net negative change in tree cover, with the country experiencing a 5.61% decrease in tree cover stability. Wildfires, although not the most significant driver, have been persistent, with incidents occurring annually, further exacerbating the situation.
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