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Tree Cover in Burundi

From 2001 to 2022, Burundi lost 33kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 3.4% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Burundi

In Burundi from 2001 to 2022, 33kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Burundi

In Burundi, the top 5 regions were responsible for 68.2% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Bururi had the most tree cover loss at 7.9kha compared to an average of 2.0 kha.

Bururi7.9kha

Cibitoke5.4kha

Bujumbura Rural5.3kha

Bubanza2.2kha

Kayanza2.0kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Burundi

From 2000 to 2020, Burundi experienced a net change of -18.3 kha (-2.02%) 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 Burundi Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Burundi gained 16.4 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 Burundi

In Burundi the peak fire season typically occurs in May. There were 79 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 4 Jun 2023 and 8 Oct 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Burundi Compared to Other Areas

In Burundi there have been 79 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 2016, with 248.

Historical Fire Alerts In Burundi Compared to Other Areas

Between 4 Jun 2023 and 8 Oct 2023 Burundi experienced a total of 1,534 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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