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Tree Cover in Peru

From 2001 to 2022, Peru lost 3855kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 1.0% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Peru

In Peru from 2001 to 2022, 3855kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Peru

In Peru, the top 5 regions were responsible for 78.5% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Loreto had the most tree cover loss at 832.5kha compared to an average of 148.3 kha.

Loreto832.5kha

Ucayali740.3kha

San Martín686.0kha

Huánuco438.0kha

Madre de Dios328.4kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Peru

From 2000 to 2020, Peru experienced a net change of -762.2 kha (-0.97%) 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 Peru Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Peru gained 430.2 kha of tree cover equal to 0.33% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Peru

In Peru the peak fire season typically occurs in August. There were 3251 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Peru Compared to Other Areas

In Peru there have been 3,251 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 2020, with 5,033.

Historical Fire Alerts In Peru Compared to Other Areas

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 Peru experienced a total of 42,913 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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