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Tree Cover in Kyrgyzstan

From 2001 to 2022, Kyrgyzstan lost 2kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -8.6% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan from 2001 to 2022, 2kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan, the top 5 regions were responsible for 91.6% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Chüy had the most tree cover loss at 1.2kha compared to an average of 0.3 kha.

Chüy1.2kha

Jalal-Abad0.3kha

Talas0.3kha

Ysyk-Köl0.2kha

Osh (city)0.2kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Kyrgyzstan

From 2000 to 2020, Kyrgyzstan experienced a net change of 57.9 kha (6.54%) 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 Kyrgyzstan Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Kyrgyzstan gained 67.7 kha of tree cover equal to 0.05% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Kyrgyzstan

In Kyrgyzstan the peak fire season typically occurs in January. There were 42 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 26 Feb 2023 and 6 Aug 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Kyrgyzstan Compared to Other Areas

In Kyrgyzstan there have been 42 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 2014, with 74.

Historical Fire Alerts In Kyrgyzstan Compared to Other Areas

Between 26 Feb 2023 and 6 Aug 2023 Kyrgyzstan experienced a total of 591 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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