From 2001 to 2025, Spain lost 0kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -0.3% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.
Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Spain
In Spain from 2001 to 2025, 0kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.
Components of net change in tree cover in Spain
From 2000 to 2020, Spain experienced a net change of 32.9 kha (0.25%) 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 Spain Compared to Other Areas
From 2000 to 2020, Spain gained 381.0 kha of tree cover equal to 0.29% of the global total.
Russia37.2Mha
Canada17.0Mha
United States14.0Mha
Brazil8.1Mha
China6.7Mha
Cumulative Fire Alerts In Spain Compared to Other Areas
In Spain there have been 504 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 2021, with 2,253.
Weekly Fire Alerts In Spain
In Spain the peak fire season typically occurs in July. There were 504 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 19 Feb 2023 and 19 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.
Historical Fire Alerts In Spain Compared to Other Areas
Between 19 Feb 2023 and 19 Nov 2023 Spain experienced a total of 10,249 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).
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