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Tree Cover in Cape Verde

From 2001 to 2020, Cape Verde lost 0kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 0.0% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Cape Verde

In Cape Verde from 2001 to 2020, 0kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Cape Verde

In Cape Verde, the top 5 regions were responsible for 85.9% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2020. Mosteiros had the most tree cover loss at 0.1kha compared to an average of 0.0 kha.

Mosteiros0.1kha
Brava0.0kha
Ribeira Brava0.0kha
São Domingos0.0kha
Santa Cruz0.0kha
Components of net change in tree cover in Cape Verde

From 2000 to 2020, Cape Verde experienced a net change of 0.0 kha (0.00%) 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 Cape Verde Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Cape Verde gained 0.0 kha of tree cover equal to 0.00% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha
Canada17.0Mha
United States14.0Mha
Brazil8.1Mha
China6.7Mha
Cumulative Fire Alerts In Cape Verde Compared to Other Areas

In Cape Verde there have been 3 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 2014, with 364.

Weekly Fire Alerts In Cape Verde

In Cape Verde the peak fire season typically occurs in April. There were 3 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 15 Jan 2023 and 5 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Historical Fire Alerts In Cape Verde Compared to Other Areas

Between 15 Jan 2023 and 5 Nov 2023 Cape Verde experienced a total of 380 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

Temperature Trends in Cape Verde
Precipitation Trends in Cape Verde
Air Quality Trends in Cape Verde
Air Quality vs Tree Cover Loss Trends

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