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Tree Cover in Botswana

From 2001 to 2023, Botswana lost 1kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 6.2% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Botswana

In Botswana from 2001 to 2023, 1kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Botswana

In Botswana, the top 5 regions were responsible for 94.0% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2023. North-West had the most tree cover loss at 0.2kha compared to an average of 0.0 kha.

North-West0.2kha

الوسطى0.1kha

Chobe0.1kha

North-East0.0kha

Francistown0.0kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Botswana

From 2000 to 2020, Botswana experienced a net change of -1.3 kha (-0.71%) 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 Botswana Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Botswana gained 13.3 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 Botswana

In Botswana the peak fire season typically occurs in September. There were 18605 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 26 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Botswana Compared to Other Areas

In Botswana there have been 18,605 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 2021, with 21,630.

Historical Fire Alerts In Botswana Compared to Other Areas

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 26 Nov 2023 Botswana experienced a total of 110,813 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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