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31 Oct 2024

Guinea Grapples with Escalating Tree Cover Loss and Wildfire Incidents
Guinea Grapples with Escalating Tree Cover Loss and Wildfire Incidents

Guinea has been facing a significant challenge with increasing tree cover loss, primarily due to shifting agriculture, which has been the main driver over the years. The country, with an area of approximately 24.50 million hectares, has a tree cover extent of around 8.20 million hectares. However, the data reveals a troubling trend of tree cover loss, with a net decrease of approximately 1.59 million hectares, equating to an 8.34% change in tree cover.

From 2001 to 2022, shifting agriculture has consistently been responsible for the majority of tree cover loss, with wildfires also contributing to the decline. The impact of urbanization, although comparatively smaller, has been consistent throughout the years. The year 2016 saw the highest recorded tree cover loss of over 216,000 hectares, with shifting agriculture accounting for over 83% of this loss.

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The latest incident from Kankan, Guinea, indicates that wildfires continue to pose a threat to the region's tree cover. The cumulative effect of these losses has significant implications for the country's biodiversity, soil health, and climate resilience. As Guinea continues to lose its tree cover, the need for sustainable land management practices becomes increasingly critical to reverse this trend and safeguard the environment for future generations.

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