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Tree Cover in Central African Republic

From 2001 to 2023, Central African Republic lost 1016kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 1.5% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Central African Republic

In Central African Republic from 2001 to 2023, 1016kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Central African Republic

In Central African Republic, the top 5 regions were responsible for 52.5% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2023. Mbomou had the most tree cover loss at 118.2kha compared to an average of 59.8 kha.

Mbomou118.2kha

Ouham-Pendé115.8kha

Ouham110.5kha

Mambéré-Kadéï98.5kha

Lobaye90.4kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Central African Republic

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

Tree Cover Gain in Central African Republic Compared to Other Areas

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

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

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.

Historical Fire Alerts In Central African Republic Compared to Other Areas

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

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