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Tree Cover in Afghanistan

From 2001 to 2022, Afghanistan lost 2kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 2.8% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan from 2001 to 2022, 2kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, the top 5 regions were responsible for 86.3% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Khost had the most tree cover loss at 0.6kha compared to an average of 0.1 kha.

Khost0.6kha

Kunar0.6kha

Kunduz0.1kha

Paktya0.1kha

Takhar0.1kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Afghanistan

From 2000 to 2020, Afghanistan experienced a net change of -5.9 kha (-1.52%) in tree cover.

The loss total is different from annual tree cover loss, as this data was created using a different method and forest definition. For gross or annual loss information, please see the tree cover loss widget.
Disturbance represents areas that experienced both loss and gain between 2000 and 2020

Tree Cover Gain in Afghanistan Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Afghanistan gained 10.7 kha of tree cover equal to 0.01% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Afghanistan

In Afghanistan the peak fire season typically occurs in September. There were 22 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 26 Feb 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Afghanistan Compared to Other Areas

In Afghanistan there have been 22 VIIRS fire alerts reported so far in 2023 considering high confidence alerts only. This total is high compared to the total for previous years going back to 2023. The most fires recorded in a year was 2020, with 324.

Historical Fire Alerts In Afghanistan Compared to Other Areas

Between 26 Feb 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 Afghanistan experienced a total of 1,326 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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