In Burkina Faso, a single fire incident was recorded on November 25, 2024, in the Est Region, highlighting the ongoing environmental challenges the country faces. Over the years, Burkina Faso has experienced significant tree cover loss primarily due to shifting agriculture. The country's total area spans over 27 million hectares, with a relatively small tree cover extent of approximately 132 hectares. The loss of tree cover has been a persistent issue, with a net loss of over 9,000 hectares, representing a 0.36% decrease in tree cover.
The historical data reveals a fluctuating pattern of tree cover loss, with the highest recorded in 2001 at nearly 60 hectares, largely driven by shifting agriculture. Although there have been periods with no recorded tree cover loss, the cumulative impact over the years has been substantial. The loss of tree cover not only affects the environment but also has implications for the country's carbon emissions, with significant gross emissions associated with the loss.
Explore country profileAs the country continues to confront these environmental hurdles, the single fire incident serves as a reminder of the persistent risks and the need for ongoing vigilance and sustainable land management practices to mitigate further loss of tree cover and its associated impacts.
