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Tree Cover in Algeria

From 2001 to 2025, Algeria lost 236kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -2.1% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Algeria

In Algeria from 2001 to 2025, 236kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Algeria

In Algeria, the top 5 regions were responsible for 59.7% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. El Tarf had the most tree cover loss at 49.1kha compared to an average of 4.9 kha.

El Tarf49.1kha
Souk Ahras30.9kha
Blida27.4kha
Guelma18.7kha
Jijel14.9kha
Components of net change in tree cover in Algeria

From 2000 to 2020, Algeria experienced a net change of 25.1 kha (1.43%) 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 Algeria Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Algeria gained 89.2 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 Algeria Compared to Other Areas

In Algeria there have been 1,548 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 2012, with 5,491.

Weekly Fire Alerts In Algeria

In Algeria the peak fire season typically occurs in July. There were 1548 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Historical Fire Alerts In Algeria Compared to Other Areas

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 Algeria experienced a total of 36,479 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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

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