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27 Oct 2024

Angola's Tree Cover Threatened by Shifting Agriculture and Wildfires
Angola's Tree Cover Threatened by Shifting Agriculture and Wildfires

Angola has faced significant environmental challenges over the past two decades, with a marked impact on its tree cover due to shifting agriculture and wildfires. Analysis of historical data reveals a persistent trend of tree cover loss, with shifting agriculture being the predominant driver. This activity alone accounted for a staggering 95% of the total tree cover loss from 2001 to 2022, leading to substantial emissions of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

The data indicates that the total tree cover loss in Angola over the 21-year period amounted to millions of hectares, with the highest annual loss recorded in 2017 at over 280,000 hectares. Wildfires also played a notable role, although to a lesser extent than agriculture, contributing to thousands of hectares of lost tree cover annually.

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The net change in tree cover over this period shows a loss of over 3.40 million hectares, with a net negative change of approximately 4.41%. The country has seen some gains in tree cover, but these have not been sufficient to offset the losses, leading to a net decrease. The most recent incident in Cuando Cubango Province, where a fire alert was registered, underscores the ongoing threat to Angola's forests and highlights the need for continued monitoring and intervention to preserve these vital ecosystems.

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