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From 2001 to 2022, Central African Republic lost 961kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 1.5% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In Central African Republic from 2001 to 2022, 961kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In Central African Republic, the top 5 regions were responsible for 52.1% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Mbomou had the most tree cover loss at 110.2kha compared to an average of 56.5 kha.

Mbomou110.2kha
Ouham-Pendé110.1kha
Ouham105.2kha
Mambéré-Kadéï89.2kha
Lobaye86.5kha
From 2000 to 2020, Central African Republic experienced a net change of -727.8 kha (-1.32%) 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
From 2000 to 2020, Central African Republic gained 482.4 kha of tree cover equal to 0.37% of the global total.
Russia37.2Mha
Canada17.0Mha
United States14.0Mha
Brazil8.1Mha
China6.7Mha
Weekly Fire Alerts In Central African Republic
Weekly Fire Alerts In Central African Republic
In Central African Republic the peak fire season typically occurs in January. There were 22204 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.
Cumulative Fire Alerts In Central African Republic Compared to Other Areas
Cumulative Fire Alerts In Central African Republic Compared to Other Areas
In Central African Republic there have been 22,204 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 43,594.

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 Central African Republic experienced a total of 404,063 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

Central African Republic Grapples with Shifting Agriculture Impact on Forests

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