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Tree Cover in Malaysia

From 2001 to 2022, Malaysia lost 8918kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 3.8% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Malaysia

In Malaysia from 2001 to 2022, 8918kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Malaysia

In Malaysia, the top 5 regions were responsible for 83.4% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Sarawak had the most tree cover loss at 3183.1kha compared to an average of 557.3 kha.

Sarawak3183.1kha

Sabah1803.2kha

Pahang1225.1kha

Johor761.2kha

Perak465.5kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Malaysia

From 2000 to 2020, Malaysia experienced a net change of -1124.7 kha (-3.78%) 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 Malaysia Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Malaysia gained 1004.9 kha of tree cover equal to 0.77% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Malaysia

In Malaysia the peak fire season typically occurs in March. There were 115 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 15 Jan 2023 and 19 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Malaysia Compared to Other Areas

In Malaysia there have been 115 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 1,048.

Historical Fire Alerts In Malaysia Compared to Other Areas

Between 15 Jan 2023 and 19 Nov 2023 Malaysia experienced a total of 4,891 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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