The year 2022 alone saw nearly 596,000 hectares of tree cover loss, with shifting agriculture being the dominant cause, followed by forestry and wildfires. These activities not only reduce the tree cover but also contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, with shifting agriculture being the largest emitter.
The ongoing loss of tree cover has profound implications for biodiversity, climate change, and the livelihoods of local communities. The recent wildfire incident in Santa Cruz is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of Bolivia's forests and the urgent need for strategies to mitigate these losses.
