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Tree Cover in Hungary

From 2001 to 2022, Hungary lost 243kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -4.3% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Hungary

In Hungary from 2001 to 2022, 243kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Hungary

In Hungary, the top 5 regions were responsible for 49.8% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Baranya had the most tree cover loss at 30.6kha compared to an average of 12.1 kha.

Baranya30.6kha

Somogy26.0kha

Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg23.9kha

Pest21.4kha

Zala18.8kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Hungary

From 2000 to 2020, Hungary experienced a net change of 84.6 kha (4.13%) 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 Hungary Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Hungary gained 207.3 kha of tree cover equal to 0.16% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Hungary

In Hungary the peak fire season typically occurs in February. There were 8 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 19 Mar 2023 and 29 Oct 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Hungary Compared to Other Areas

In Hungary there have been 8 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 2012, with 118.

Historical Fire Alerts In Hungary Compared to Other Areas

Between 19 Mar 2023 and 29 Oct 2023 Hungary experienced a total of 442 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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