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From 2001 to 2022, Cyprus lost 3kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -1.2% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In Cyprus from 2001 to 2022, 3kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In Cyprus, the top 5 regions were responsible for 100.0% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Nicosia had the most tree cover loss at 1.2kha compared to an average of 0.7 kha.

Nicosia1.2kha
Limassol1.1kha
Larnaca0.8kha
Paphos0.3kha
Famagusta0.0kha
From 2000 to 2020, Cyprus experienced a net change of 1.0 kha (0.72%) 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, Cyprus gained 3.2 kha of tree cover equal to 0.00% of the global total.
Russia37.2Mha
Canada17.0Mha
United States14.0Mha
Brazil8.1Mha
China6.7Mha
Weekly Fire Alerts In Cyprus
Weekly Fire Alerts In Cyprus
In Cyprus the peak fire season typically occurs in April. There were 4 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 18 Jun 2023 and 17 Sept 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.
Cumulative Fire Alerts In Cyprus Compared to Other Areas
Cumulative Fire Alerts In Cyprus Compared to Other Areas
In Cyprus there have been 4 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 2013, with 50.

Between 18 Jun 2023 and 17 Sept 2023 Cyprus experienced a total of 206 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

Cyprus Confronts Series of Fire Incidents Amidst Concerns Over Tree Cover

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