Côte d'Ivoire Grapples with Tree Cover Loss Amid Recent Fire Incident

Côte d'Ivoire Grapples with Tree Cover Loss Amid Recent Fire Incident

In a recent development, Côte d'Ivoire has reported a fire incident in the Zanzan District, a reminder of the environmental challenges the nation faces. Over the past two decades, Côte d'Ivoire has experienced significant tree cover loss, primarily due to shifting agriculture. This practice alone has contributed to the majority of the 2,530,533 hectares of tree cover loss, which represents a 6.94% decrease in the country's tree cover.

The data reveals that other factors such as urbanization and forestry activities have also played a role, albeit to a much lesser extent. Urbanization, for example, has led to a tree cover loss of 148 hectares, while forestry activities account for a loss of 563 hectares. These figures underscore the complexity of the environmental impact and the need for a multifaceted approach to land management.