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27 Sept 2024

Brazil Battles Deforestation: A Look at the Alarming Trends and Recent Fire Incident
Brazil Battles Deforestation: A Look at the Alarming Trends and Recent Fire Incident

Brazil, a country with an area of over 850 million hectares and a significant tree cover extent of approximately 519 million hectares, is facing a critical challenge in preserving its forests. Over the years, the nation has experienced a disturbing trend of tree cover loss, with the main drivers being shifting agriculture, forestry, wildfires, and urbanization.

The data reveals a net loss in tree cover of over 28 million hectares, which translates to a 5.93% decrease from the stable tree cover. Shifting agriculture has consistently been the leading cause of deforestation, accounting for significant portions of tree cover loss annually. For instance, in 2022 alone, shifting agriculture was responsible for nearly 30% of the total tree cover loss.

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Wildfires, although contributing less to the overall tree cover loss compared to other factors, pose a persistent threat to Brazil's forests. The latest incident on September 27, 2024, in the State of Minas Gerais, underscores the ongoing struggle against fire outbreaks in the region.

The cumulative impact of these factors has not only affected the tree cover but has also resulted in substantial CO2e gross emissions, further exacerbating the global climate crisis. The data underscores the urgency for effective strategies to mitigate tree cover loss and preserve Brazil's vital ecosystems for future generations.

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