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31 Mar 2024

Albania Grapples with Tree Cover Challenges as Latest Fire Incident Reported in Elbasan County
Albania Grapples with Tree Cover Challenges as Latest Fire Incident Reported in Elbasan County

Albania faces ongoing environmental challenges, as the latest incident data reveals a fire alert in Elbasan County. This incident adds to the country's struggle with tree cover loss, which has seen a net decrease of 2.70% over the years. Albania's total area spans over 2.87 million hectares, with approximately 22.60% covered by trees. However, the country has experienced a loss of 40,701.84 hectares of tree cover, only partially offset by a gain of 16,472.22 hectares.

Forestry activities have been the predominant driver of tree cover loss, accounting for the majority of the 2,95.48 hectares lost in 2022. Urbanization also contributes to the decline, though to a lesser extent. Notably, the impact of wildfires on tree cover has been minimal, with less than 0.10 hectares affected in 2022.

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The environmental repercussions of these losses are significant, with over 664 million metric grams of CO2 equivalent emissions recorded in the same year. Despite these challenges, the data indicates a portion of the tree cover remains stable, with 814,631.92 hectares unaffected by disturbances.

The situation in Albania underscores the delicate balance between land use and environmental conservation. As the country confronts incidents like the recent fire in Elbasan County, the broader implications for its natural landscapes and climate change mitigation efforts come to the forefront of discussions.

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