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Tree Cover in Macedonia

From 2001 to 2022, Macedonia lost 45kha 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 2022, 45kha 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 26.7% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Novatsi had the most tree cover loss at 3.4kha compared to an average of 0.5 kha.

Novatsi3.4kha

Gazi Baba2.9kha

Ilinden2.3kha

Drugovo1.8kha

Dolneni1.7kha

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

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.

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.

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).

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