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Tree Cover in Namibia

From 2001 to 2022, Namibia lost 1kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 14.6% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Namibia

In Namibia from 2001 to 2022, 1kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Namibia

In Namibia, the top 5 regions were responsible for 97.1% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Ohangwena had the most tree cover loss at 0.4kha compared to an average of 0.1 kha.

Ohangwena0.4kha

Otjozondjupa0.2kha

Zambezi0.2kha

Kavango0.2kha

Oshikoto0.1kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Namibia

From 2000 to 2020, Namibia experienced a net change of -0.6 kha (-0.34%) 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 Namibia Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Namibia gained 15.1 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 Namibia

In Namibia the peak fire season typically occurs in September. There were 7681 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 15 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Namibia Compared to Other Areas

In Namibia there have been 7,681 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 21,900.

Historical Fire Alerts In Namibia Compared to Other Areas

Between 15 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 Namibia experienced a total of 105,050 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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