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Tree Cover in North Korea

From 2001 to 2022, North Korea lost 271kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -1.4% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in North Korea

In North Korea from 2001 to 2022, 271kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in North Korea

In North Korea, the top 5 regions were responsible for 88.6% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Ryanggang had the most tree cover loss at 62.4kha compared to an average of 19.4 kha.

Ryanggang62.4kha

Chagang-do57.6kha

Hamgyŏng-namdo53.0kha

Hamgyŏng-bukto42.8kha

P'yŏngan-namdo24.3kha

Components of net change in tree cover in North Korea

From 2000 to 2020, North Korea experienced a net change of 75.0 kha (1.12%) 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 North Korea Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, North Korea gained 288.5 kha of tree cover equal to 0.22% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In North Korea

In North Korea the peak fire season typically occurs in April. There were 15 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 26 Feb 2023 and 12 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In North Korea Compared to Other Areas

In North Korea there have been 15 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 879.

Historical Fire Alerts In North Korea Compared to Other Areas

Between 26 Feb 2023 and 12 Nov 2023 North Korea experienced a total of 2,490 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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