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Tree Cover in Indonesia

From 2001 to 2023, Indonesia lost 30843kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 2.6% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Indonesia

In Indonesia from 2001 to 2023, 30843kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Indonesia

In Indonesia, the top 5 regions were responsible for 61.4% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2023. Riau had the most tree cover loss at 4201.7kha compared to an average of 934.6 kha.

Riau4201.7kha

Kalimantan Barat4035.2kha

Kalimantan Timur3794.2kha

Kalimantan Tengah3741.6kha

Sumatera Selatan3165.3kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Indonesia

From 2000 to 2020, Indonesia experienced a net change of -4118.6 kha (-2.62%) 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 Indonesia Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Indonesia gained 4882.1 kha of tree cover equal to 3.73% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Indonesia

In Indonesia the peak fire season typically occurs in September. There were 8281 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Indonesia Compared to Other Areas

In Indonesia there have been 8,281 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 2015, with 32,294.

Historical Fire Alerts In Indonesia Compared to Other Areas

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 Indonesia experienced a total of 113,258 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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