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Tree Cover in Benin

From 2001 to 2022, Benin lost 44kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 212.4% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Benin

In Benin from 2001 to 2022, 44kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Benin

In Benin, the top 5 regions were responsible for 81.5% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Collines had the most tree cover loss at 15.7kha compared to an average of 3.7 kha.

Collines15.7kha

Atlantique7.6kha

Plateau4.9kha

Donga4.9kha

Zou2.8kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Benin

From 2000 to 2020, Benin experienced a net change of -358.1 kha (-7.12%) 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 Benin Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Benin gained 181.4 kha of tree cover equal to 0.14% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Benin

In Benin the peak fire season typically occurs in September. There were 1503 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Benin Compared to Other Areas

In Benin there have been 1,503 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 2013, with 4,203.

Historical Fire Alerts In Benin Compared to Other Areas

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 Benin experienced a total of 39,445 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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