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Tree Cover in Denmark

From 2001 to 2025, Denmark lost 107kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -6.0% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Denmark

In Denmark from 2001 to 2025, 107kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Denmark

In Denmark, the top 5 regions were responsible for 100.0% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Midtjylland had the most tree cover loss at 45.8kha compared to an average of 21.4 kha.

Midtjylland45.8kha
Nordjylland24.0kha
Syddanmark19.0kha
Sjælland11.6kha
Hovedstaden6.4kha
Components of net change in tree cover in Denmark

From 2000 to 2020, Denmark experienced a net change of 39.8 kha (7.40%) 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 Denmark Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Denmark gained 95.2 kha of tree cover equal to 0.07% of the global total.

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

In Denmark 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 2015, with 14.

Weekly Fire Alerts In Denmark

In Denmark the peak fire season typically occurs in February. There were 3 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 11 Jun 2023 and 18 Jun 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Historical Fire Alerts In Denmark Compared to Other Areas

Between 11 Jun 2023 and 18 Jun 2023 Denmark experienced a total of 82 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

Temperature Trends in Denmark
Precipitation Trends in Denmark
Air Quality Trends in Denmark
Air Quality vs Tree Cover Loss Trends

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