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

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

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
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
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
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
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.

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

Peru Battles Escalating Tree Cover Loss and Wildfires in San Martin Region

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