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Tree Cover in Argentina

From 2001 to 2025, Argentina lost 7167kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 9.1% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Argentina

In Argentina from 2001 to 2025, 7167kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Argentina

In Argentina, the top 5 regions were responsible for 84.9% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Santiago del Estero had the most tree cover loss at 2123.6kha compared to an average of 298.6 kha.

Santiago del Estero2123.6kha

Salta1466.3kha

Chaco1067.3kha

Formosa810.2kha

Misiones616.1kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Argentina

From 2000 to 2020, Argentina experienced a net change of -3556.8 kha (-10.45%) 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 Argentina Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Argentina gained 1107.7 kha of tree cover equal to 0.85% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Argentina Compared to Other Areas

In Argentina there have been 13,026 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 35,777.

Weekly Fire Alerts In Argentina

In Argentina the peak fire season typically occurs in September. There were 13026 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Historical Fire Alerts In Argentina Compared to Other Areas

All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in Argentina

From 2001 to 2025, Argentina lost 7167kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 9.1% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In Argentina from 2001 to 2025, 7167kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In Argentina, the top 5 regions were responsible for 84.9% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Santiago del Estero had the most tree cover loss at 2123.6kha compared to an average of 298.6 kha.

From 2000 to 2020, Argentina experienced a net change of -3556.8 kha (-10.45%) in tree cover.

From 2000 to 2020, Argentina gained 1107.7 kha of tree cover equal to 0.85% of the global total.

In Argentina there have been 13,026 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 35,777.

In Argentina the peak fire season typically occurs in September. There were 13026 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 Argentina experienced a total of 210,163 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in Argentina

From 2001 to 2025, Argentina lost 7167kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 9.1% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In Argentina from 2001 to 2025, 7167kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In Argentina, the top 5 regions were responsible for 84.9% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Santiago del Estero had the most tree cover loss at 2123.6kha compared to an average of 298.6 kha.

From 2000 to 2020, Argentina experienced a net change of -3556.8 kha (-10.45%) in tree cover.

From 2000 to 2020, Argentina gained 1107.7 kha of tree cover equal to 0.85% of the global total.

In Argentina there have been 13,026 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 35,777.

In Argentina the peak fire season typically occurs in September. There were 13026 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 Argentina experienced a total of 210,163 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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