Iran's Lorestan Province recently experienced a fire incident, according to the latest data. This event comes in the context of the country's broader environmental challenges, including changes in tree cover. Over the years, Iran has seen a net increase in tree cover of approximately 1.65%, with a gain of 49,762 hectares offsetting a loss of 18,027 hectares. This dynamic indicates a positive trend in tree cover, despite periodic disturbances and losses.
The data reveals that forestry activities have been a significant driver of tree cover loss, although specific figures for other drivers such as shifting agriculture, wildfires, and urbanization are not always available. The year 2008 saw the highest recorded tree cover loss due to forestry at over 105 hectares, correlating with nearly 28,000 Mg of CO2e gross emissions.
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