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Tree Cover in Lesotho

From 2001 to 2022, Lesotho lost 0kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -45.6% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Lesotho

In Lesotho from 2001 to 2022, 0kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Lesotho

In Lesotho, the top 5 regions were responsible for 85.7% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Maseru had the most tree cover loss at 0.1kha compared to an average of 0.0 kha.

Maseru0.1kha

Leribe0.0kha

Qacha's Nek0.0kha

Butha-Buthe0.0kha

Mohale's Hoek0.0kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Lesotho

From 2000 to 2020, Lesotho experienced a net change of 2.8 kha (0.66%) 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 Lesotho Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Lesotho gained 3.0 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 Lesotho

In Lesotho the peak fire season typically occurs in May. There were 228 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 30 Apr 2023 and 22 Oct 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Lesotho Compared to Other Areas

In Lesotho there have been 228 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 2019, with 296.

Historical Fire Alerts In Lesotho Compared to Other Areas

Between 30 Apr 2023 and 22 Oct 2023 Lesotho experienced a total of 1,473 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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