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Tree Cover in Ghana

From 2001 to 2022, Ghana lost 1532kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 8.2% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Ghana

In Ghana from 2001 to 2022, 1532kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Ghana

In Ghana, the top 5 regions were responsible for 96.6% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Western had the most tree cover loss at 535.6kha compared to an average of 153.2 kha.

Western535.6kha

Ashanti355.6kha

Eastern207.7kha

Central199.6kha

Brong Ahafo180.9kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Ghana

From 2000 to 2020, Ghana experienced a net change of -572.8 kha (-5.09%) 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 Ghana Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Ghana gained 312.1 kha of tree cover equal to 0.24% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Ghana

In Ghana the peak fire season typically occurs in December. There were 4746 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Ghana Compared to Other Areas

In Ghana there have been 4,746 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 2020, with 15,030.

Historical Fire Alerts In Ghana Compared to Other Areas

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 Ghana experienced a total of 144,525 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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