Canada has been facing a notable challenge with wildfires, as recent data indicates a single incident in Saskatchewan on August 28, 2024. However, this incident is part of a broader trend of environmental concern, as the country has experienced a substantial decline in tree cover over the years. With an area of over 983 million hectares, Canada's tree cover extent stands at approximately 418 million hectares.
The historical data reveals a worrying pattern of tree cover loss, with over 2.50 million hectares lost due to various drivers, including forestry, urbanization, and notably, wildfires, which have been a significant factor. This loss represents a decrease of about 2.76% in tree cover. Forestry activities have contributed to the largest portion of this loss, followed closely by the impact of wildfires.
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