Despite these losses, the net change in tree cover has remained relatively stable, with a slight net decrease of 0.02%. This suggests that while Russia is facing significant disturbances in its forest cover, there is also a degree of recovery or gain in tree cover, which is helping to mitigate the overall impact. The country's vast area of over 1.68 billion hectares, with a tree cover extent of over 761 million hectares, indicates the scale at which these changes are occurring.
The latest incident in Krasnoyarsk Krai is a reminder of the ongoing threat that wildfires pose to Russia's forests. As the world's largest country continues to manage its extensive natural resources, the trend of increasing disturbances to its tree cover highlights the need for continued vigilance and effective forest management strategies.
