As the country grapples with these environmental issues, the focus is on understanding the broader implications of such incidents on Iraq’s landscape and the measures needed to protect and restore the natural environment.
Iraq has recorded a new fire incident in the Erbil Governorate, according to the latest data, marking a continuing environmental challenge for the country. Over the years, Iraq has experienced a fluctuating pattern of tree cover loss, with a total of 553.18 hectares lost, which represents a minute percentage compared to the country’s total area of over 44 million hectares. However, the country has also seen a positive net change in tree cover, with a gain of 9,456.88 hectares.
The latest incident adds to the historical data that shows a general trend of tree cover loss in Iraq, although the reasons behind these losses are not always clear due to the absence of specific data on the drivers. The impact of these environmental changes is significant, considering that Iraq's tree cover extent is just 17,504.26 hectares. The net gain in tree cover, amounting to 8,903.70 hectares, is a hopeful sign of recovery, despite the ongoing disturbances.
Explore country profileAs the country grapples with these environmental issues, the focus is on understanding the broader implications of such incidents on Iraq’s landscape and the measures needed to protect and restore the natural environment.
