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30 Aug 2024

Canada Battles Wildfires Amidst a Declining Tree Cover Landscape
Canada Battles Wildfires Amidst a Declining Tree Cover Landscape

Canada, a country with an extensive forest area of over 983 million hectares, has been facing significant environmental challenges due to tree cover loss. Over the years, the country has seen a net decline in tree cover of approximately 2.76%, which translates to a loss of over 25 million hectares. This loss is partly attributed to various drivers, with wildfires, forestry, and urbanization being the most significant contributors.

Wildfires have been particularly impactful, accounting for a substantial portion of the tree cover loss. In the year 2022 alone, wildfires resulted in the loss of over 1.26 million hectares of tree cover, emphasizing the severity of these incidents on Canada's natural landscape. Forestry activities have also led to considerable tree cover loss, with over 1 million hectares affected in the same year.

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Urbanization, though less significant in terms of area, still contributes to the overall decline in tree cover. The data reveals a consistent pattern of tree cover loss over the years, with only a slight gain in some years, which is overshadowed by the larger scale of loss and disturbance.

The latest fire alerts indicate that the incidents of wildfires continue to pose a threat to Canada's forests, with a recent alert in Saskatchewan, Canada. This ongoing challenge highlights the need for continued monitoring and strategies to mitigate the impact of these drivers on Canada's vast tree cover.

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