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Tree Cover in Gambia

From 2001 to 2022, Gambia lost 1kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 126.2% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Gambia

In Gambia from 2001 to 2022, 1kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Gambia

In Gambia, 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 0.6kha compared to an average of 0.1 kha.

Western0.6kha

North Bank0.1kha

Maccarthy Island0.0kha

Lower River0.0kha

Banjul0.0kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Gambia

From 2000 to 2020, Gambia experienced a net change of -5.8 kha (-2.54%) 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 Gambia Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Gambia gained 15.3 kha of tree cover equal to 0.01% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Gambia

In Gambia the peak fire season typically occurs in February. There were 610 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Gambia Compared to Other Areas

In Gambia there have been 610 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 2023, with 610.

Historical Fire Alerts In Gambia Compared to Other Areas

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 Gambia experienced a total of 4,866 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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