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Tree Cover in Germany

From 2001 to 2022, Germany lost 1230kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 0.0% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Germany

In Germany from 2001 to 2022, 1230kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Germany

In Germany, the top 5 regions were responsible for 66.2% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Nordrhein-Westfalen had the most tree cover loss at 249.6kha compared to an average of 76.9 kha.

Nordrhein-Westfalen249.6kha

Bayern225.4kha

Hessen130.6kha

Niedersachsen119.7kha

Rheinland-Pfalz88.9kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Germany

From 2000 to 2020, Germany experienced a net change of -1.5 kha (-0.01%) 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 Germany Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Germany gained 342.8 kha of tree cover equal to 0.26% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Germany

In Germany the peak fire season typically occurs in July. There were 62 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 12 Feb 2023 and 15 Oct 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Germany Compared to Other Areas

In Germany there have been 62 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 2018, with 133.

Historical Fire Alerts In Germany Compared to Other Areas

Between 12 Feb 2023 and 15 Oct 2023 Germany experienced a total of 784 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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