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From 2001 to 2022, Nepal lost 53kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -1.9% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In Nepal from 2001 to 2022, 53kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In Nepal, the top 5 regions were responsible for 100.0% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Central had the most tree cover loss at 16.1kha compared to an average of 10.7 kha.

Central16.1kha
Mid-Western12.9kha
Far-Western9.3kha
West7.7kha
East7.3kha
From 2000 to 2020, Nepal experienced a net change of 100.3 kha (1.46%) 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
From 2000 to 2020, Nepal gained 174.0 kha of tree cover equal to 0.13% of the global total.
Russia37.2Mha
Canada17.0Mha
United States14.0Mha
Brazil8.1Mha
China6.7Mha
Weekly Fire Alerts In Nepal
Weekly Fire Alerts In Nepal
In Nepal the peak fire season typically occurs in April. There were 445 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 26 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.
Cumulative Fire Alerts In Nepal Compared to Other Areas
Cumulative Fire Alerts In Nepal Compared to Other Areas
In Nepal there have been 445 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 2016, with 1,112.

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 26 Nov 2023 Nepal experienced a total of 5,568 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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