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Tree Cover in Moldova

From 2001 to 2022, Moldova lost 12kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -8.6% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Moldova

In Moldova from 2001 to 2022, 12kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Moldova

In Moldova, the top 5 regions were responsible for 28.5% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Causeni had the most tree cover loss at 0.9kha compared to an average of 0.3 kha.

Causeni0.9kha

Hîncesti0.9kha

Teleneşti0.6kha

Cahul0.5kha

Şoldăneşti0.5kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Moldova

From 2000 to 2020, Moldova experienced a net change of 30.6 kha (9.54%) 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 Moldova Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Moldova gained 36.5 kha of tree cover equal to 0.03% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Moldova

In Moldova the peak fire season typically occurs in April. There were 36 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 23 Jul 2023 and 5 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Moldova Compared to Other Areas

In Moldova there have been 36 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 247.

Historical Fire Alerts In Moldova Compared to Other Areas

Between 23 Jul 2023 and 5 Nov 2023 Moldova experienced a total of 1,280 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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