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Tree Cover in Macedonia

From 2001 to 2025, Macedonia lost 56kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 1.5% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Macedonia

In Macedonia from 2001 to 2025, 56kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Macedonia

In Macedonia, the top 5 regions were responsible for 28.1% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Novatsi had the most tree cover loss at 3.9kha compared to an average of 0.7 kha.

Novatsi3.9kha
Kratovo3.9kha
Gazi Baba3.3kha
Ilinden2.5kha
Dolneni2.0kha
Components of net change in tree cover in Macedonia

From 2000 to 2020, Macedonia experienced a net change of -11.7 kha (-1.34%) 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 Macedonia Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Macedonia gained 12.6 kha of tree cover equal to 0.01% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha
Canada17.0Mha
United States14.0Mha
Brazil8.1Mha
China6.7Mha
Cumulative Fire Alerts In Macedonia Compared to Other Areas

In Macedonia there have been 78 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 2012, with 231.

Weekly Fire Alerts In Macedonia

In Macedonia the peak fire season typically occurs in August. There were 78 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 26 Feb 2023 and 29 Oct 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Historical Fire Alerts In Macedonia Compared to Other Areas

Between 26 Feb 2023 and 29 Oct 2023 Macedonia experienced a total of 1,200 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

Temperature Trends in Macedonia
Precipitation Trends in Macedonia
Air Quality Trends in Macedonia
Air Quality vs Tree Cover Loss Trends

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