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Tree Cover in Jamaica

From 2001 to 2023, Jamaica lost 55kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 0.9% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Jamaica

In Jamaica from 2001 to 2023, 55kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Jamaica

In Jamaica, the top 5 regions were responsible for 53.1% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2023. Saint Ann had the most tree cover loss at 7.0kha compared to an average of 3.9 kha.

Saint Ann7.0kha

Saint Thomas6.4kha

Clarendon5.5kha

Saint Catherine5.3kha

Manchester5.0kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Jamaica

From 2000 to 2020, Jamaica experienced a net change of -7.2 kha (-0.88%) 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 Jamaica Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Jamaica gained 5.8 kha of tree cover equal to 0.00% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Jamaica

In Jamaica the peak fire season typically occurs in March. There were 26 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 5 Feb 2023 and 24 Sept 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Jamaica Compared to Other Areas

In Jamaica there have been 26 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 50.

Historical Fire Alerts In Jamaica Compared to Other Areas

Between 5 Feb 2023 and 24 Sept 2023 Jamaica experienced a total of 332 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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