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Tree Cover in Republic of Congo

From 2001 to 2025, Republic of Congo lost 1221kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 1.3% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Republic of Congo

In Republic of Congo from 2001 to 2025, 1221kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Republic of Congo

In Republic of Congo, the top 5 regions were responsible for 65.5% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Pool had the most tree cover loss at 201.2kha compared to an average of 101.8 kha.

Pool201.2kha

Lékoumou194.7kha

Sangha139.6kha

Plateaux139.2kha

Cuvette-Ouest125.3kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Republic of Congo

From 2000 to 2020, Republic of Congo experienced a net change of -331.7 kha (-1.38%) 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 Republic of Congo Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Republic of Congo gained 113.1 kha of tree cover equal to 0.09% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Republic of Congo Compared to Other Areas

In Republic of Congo there have been 3,636 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 2015, with 4,094.

Weekly Fire Alerts In Republic of Congo

In Republic of Congo the peak fire season typically occurs in July. There were 3636 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 26 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Historical Fire Alerts In Republic of Congo Compared to Other Areas

All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in Republic of Congo

From 2001 to 2025, Republic of Congo lost 1221kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 1.3% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In Republic of Congo from 2001 to 2025, 1221kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In Republic of Congo, the top 5 regions were responsible for 65.5% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Pool had the most tree cover loss at 201.2kha compared to an average of 101.8 kha.

From 2000 to 2020, Republic of Congo experienced a net change of -331.7 kha (-1.38%) in tree cover.

From 2000 to 2020, Republic of Congo gained 113.1 kha of tree cover equal to 0.09% of the global total.

In Republic of Congo there have been 3,636 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 2015, with 4,094.

In Republic of Congo the peak fire season typically occurs in July. There were 3636 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 26 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 26 Nov 2023 Republic of Congo experienced a total of 43,518 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in Republic of Congo

From 2001 to 2025, Republic of Congo lost 1221kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 1.3% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In Republic of Congo from 2001 to 2025, 1221kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In Republic of Congo, the top 5 regions were responsible for 65.5% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Pool had the most tree cover loss at 201.2kha compared to an average of 101.8 kha.

From 2000 to 2020, Republic of Congo experienced a net change of -331.7 kha (-1.38%) in tree cover.

From 2000 to 2020, Republic of Congo gained 113.1 kha of tree cover equal to 0.09% of the global total.

In Republic of Congo there have been 3,636 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 2015, with 4,094.

In Republic of Congo the peak fire season typically occurs in July. There were 3636 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 26 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 26 Nov 2023 Republic of Congo experienced a total of 43,518 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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