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Tree Cover in United Arab Emirates
From 2012 to 2012, United Arab Emirates lost 0kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -Infinity% net decrease in tree cover since 2012.
Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in United Arab Emirates
In United Arab Emirates from 2012 to 2012, 0kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.
Location of Tree Cover Loss in United Arab Emirates
In United Arab Emirates, the top 5 regions were
responsible for NaN% of all tree cover
loss between 2012 and 2012. Abu Dhabi
had the most tree cover loss at 0.0kha compared to an average of 0.0 kha.
Abu Dhabi0.0kha
Ajman0.0kha
Dubai0.0kha
Fujairah0.0kha
Ras Al-Khaimah0.0kha
Components of net change in tree cover in United Arab Emirates
From 2000 to 2020, United Arab Emirates experienced a net change of 0.6 kha (121.04%) 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 United Arab Emirates Compared to Other Areas
From 2000 to 2020, United Arab Emirates gained 0.6 kha of tree cover equal to 0.00% of the global total.
Russia37.2Mha
Canada17.0Mha
United States14.0Mha
Brazil8.1Mha
China6.7Mha
Cumulative Fire Alerts In United Arab Emirates Compared to Other Areas
In United Arab Emirates there have been 101 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 2015, with 214.
Weekly Fire Alerts In United Arab Emirates
In United Arab Emirates the peak fire season typically occurs in April. There were 101 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 15 Jan 2023 and 19 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.
Historical Fire Alerts In United Arab Emirates Compared to Other Areas
Between 15 Jan 2023 and 19 Nov 2023 United Arab Emirates experienced a total of 1,392 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).