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Tree Cover in Fiji

From 2001 to 2022, Fiji lost 52kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 1.4% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Fiji

In Fiji from 2001 to 2022, 52kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Fiji

In Fiji, the top 5 regions were responsible for 100.0% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Western had the most tree cover loss at 24.3kha compared to an average of 10.4 kha.

Western24.3kha

Northern19.6kha

Central5.1kha

Eastern3.1kha

Rotuma0.0kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Fiji

From 2000 to 2020, Fiji experienced a net change of -21.5 kha (-1.83%) 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 Fiji Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Fiji gained 5.4 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 Fiji

In Fiji the peak fire season typically occurs in June. There were 42 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 26 Feb 2023 and 5 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Fiji Compared to Other Areas

In Fiji there have been 42 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 2014, with 140.

Historical Fire Alerts In Fiji Compared to Other Areas

Between 26 Feb 2023 and 5 Nov 2023 Fiji experienced a total of 771 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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