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Tree Cover in Guatemala

From 2001 to 2023, Guatemala lost 1748kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 6.1% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Guatemala

In Guatemala from 2001 to 2023, 1748kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Guatemala

In Guatemala, the top 5 regions were responsible for 89.8% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2023. Petén had the most tree cover loss at 993.1kha compared to an average of 79.5 kha.

Petén993.1kha

Alta Verapaz257.1kha

Izabal179.8kha

Quiché92.6kha

Huehuetenango47.1kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Guatemala

From 2000 to 2020, Guatemala experienced a net change of -469.6 kha (-6.04%) 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 Guatemala Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Guatemala gained 291.0 kha of tree cover equal to 0.22% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Guatemala

In Guatemala the peak fire season typically occurs in April. There were 1562 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Guatemala Compared to Other Areas

In Guatemala there have been 1,562 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 2013, with 2,812.

Historical Fire Alerts In Guatemala Compared to Other Areas

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 Guatemala experienced a total of 21,669 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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