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30 Oct 2024

Argentina Battles Tree Cover Loss; Recent Fire Incident in Santiago del Estero
Argentina Battles Tree Cover Loss; Recent Fire Incident in Santiago del Estero

Argentina, a country with a land area of over 278 million hectares, has experienced significant changes in its tree cover over the years. The country's tree cover extent, which stands at approximately 39 million hectares, has been subject to various disturbances. A recent fire incident in Santiago del Estero Province underscores the ongoing challenges to Argentina's forests.

Analyzing historical data, the loss of tree cover has been primarily driven by shifting agriculture and forestry activities. Over the years, these two factors have consistently contributed to the majority of the tree cover loss, with wildfires and urbanization also playing a role, albeit to a lesser extent.

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The cumulative impact of these drivers has led to a net change in tree cover that reflects a loss of over 4.60 million hectares, with a net negative change of approximately 10.45%. This figure represents a significant portion of the tree cover, considering the total area of Argentina.

The latest fire alert, albeit a single incident, is a reminder of the persistent threat of wildfires to the country's forests. As the global community becomes increasingly aware of the importance of forest conservation for climate stability and biodiversity, incidents like the one in Santiago del Estero Province bring attention to the need for sustainable forest management practices.

Argentina's forests continue to face pressures from human activities and natural phenomena. The data suggests a trend of ongoing tree cover loss, which could have profound implications for the country's environment and global efforts to combat climate change.

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