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Tree Cover in Equatorial Guinea

From 2001 to 2025, Equatorial Guinea lost 160kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 1.5% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Equatorial Guinea

In Equatorial Guinea from 2001 to 2025, 160kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Equatorial Guinea

In Equatorial Guinea, the top 5 regions were responsible for 97.9% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Litoral had the most tree cover loss at 41.3kha compared to an average of 22.9 kha.

Litoral41.3kha

Centro Sur40.9kha

Kié-Ntem36.0kha

Wele-Nzas33.6kha

Bioko Norte5.2kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Equatorial Guinea

From 2000 to 2020, Equatorial Guinea experienced a net change of -39.4 kha (-1.49%) 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 Equatorial Guinea Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Equatorial Guinea gained 5.2 kha of tree cover equal to 0.00% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Equatorial Guinea Compared to Other Areas

In Equatorial Guinea there have been 2 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 2016, with 14.

Weekly Fire Alerts In Equatorial Guinea

In Equatorial Guinea the peak fire season typically occurs in February. There were 2 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 26 Feb 2023 and 27 Aug 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Historical Fire Alerts In Equatorial Guinea Compared to Other Areas

All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in Equatorial Guinea

From 2001 to 2025, Equatorial Guinea lost 160kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 1.5% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In Equatorial Guinea from 2001 to 2025, 160kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In Equatorial Guinea, the top 5 regions were responsible for 97.9% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Litoral had the most tree cover loss at 41.3kha compared to an average of 22.9 kha.

From 2000 to 2020, Equatorial Guinea experienced a net change of -39.4 kha (-1.49%) in tree cover.

From 2000 to 2020, Equatorial Guinea gained 5.2 kha of tree cover equal to 0.00% of the global total.

In Equatorial Guinea there have been 2 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 2016, with 14.

In Equatorial Guinea the peak fire season typically occurs in February. There were 2 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 26 Feb 2023 and 27 Aug 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Between 26 Feb 2023 and 27 Aug 2023 Equatorial Guinea experienced a total of 76 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in Equatorial Guinea

From 2001 to 2025, Equatorial Guinea lost 160kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 1.5% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In Equatorial Guinea from 2001 to 2025, 160kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In Equatorial Guinea, the top 5 regions were responsible for 97.9% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Litoral had the most tree cover loss at 41.3kha compared to an average of 22.9 kha.

From 2000 to 2020, Equatorial Guinea experienced a net change of -39.4 kha (-1.49%) in tree cover.

From 2000 to 2020, Equatorial Guinea gained 5.2 kha of tree cover equal to 0.00% of the global total.

In Equatorial Guinea there have been 2 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 2016, with 14.

In Equatorial Guinea the peak fire season typically occurs in February. There were 2 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 26 Feb 2023 and 27 Aug 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Between 26 Feb 2023 and 27 Aug 2023 Equatorial Guinea experienced a total of 76 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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