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Tree Cover in South Korea

From 2001 to 2025, South Korea lost 438kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 1.2% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in South Korea

In South Korea from 2001 to 2025, 438kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in South Korea

In South Korea, the top 5 regions were responsible for 74.8% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Gyeongsangbuk-do had the most tree cover loss at 126.7kha compared to an average of 25.8 kha.

Gyeongsangbuk-do126.7kha

Gangwon-do76.5kha

Jeollabuk-do44.6kha

Chungcheongnam-do40.3kha

Jeollanam-do40.1kha

Components of net change in tree cover in South Korea

From 2000 to 2020, South Korea experienced a net change of -61.8 kha (-1.02%) 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 South Korea Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, South Korea gained 109.3 kha of tree cover equal to 0.08% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Cumulative Fire Alerts In South Korea Compared to Other Areas

In South Korea there have been 20 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 2022, with 124.

Weekly Fire Alerts In South Korea

In South Korea the peak fire season typically occurs in March. There were 20 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 15 Jan 2023 and 30 Apr 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Historical Fire Alerts In South Korea Compared to Other Areas

All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in South Korea

From 2001 to 2025, South Korea lost 438kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 1.2% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In South Korea from 2001 to 2025, 438kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In South Korea, the top 5 regions were responsible for 74.8% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Gyeongsangbuk-do had the most tree cover loss at 126.7kha compared to an average of 25.8 kha.

From 2000 to 2020, South Korea experienced a net change of -61.8 kha (-1.02%) in tree cover.

From 2000 to 2020, South Korea gained 109.3 kha of tree cover equal to 0.08% of the global total.

In South Korea there have been 20 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 2022, with 124.

In South Korea the peak fire season typically occurs in March. There were 20 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 15 Jan 2023 and 30 Apr 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Between 15 Jan 2023 and 30 Apr 2023 South Korea experienced a total of 389 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in South Korea

From 2001 to 2025, South Korea lost 438kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 1.2% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In South Korea from 2001 to 2025, 438kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In South Korea, the top 5 regions were responsible for 74.8% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Gyeongsangbuk-do had the most tree cover loss at 126.7kha compared to an average of 25.8 kha.

From 2000 to 2020, South Korea experienced a net change of -61.8 kha (-1.02%) in tree cover.

From 2000 to 2020, South Korea gained 109.3 kha of tree cover equal to 0.08% of the global total.

In South Korea there have been 20 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 2022, with 124.

In South Korea the peak fire season typically occurs in March. There were 20 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 15 Jan 2023 and 30 Apr 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Between 15 Jan 2023 and 30 Apr 2023 South Korea experienced a total of 389 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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