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Tree Cover in Paraguay

From 2001 to 2022, Paraguay lost 6771kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 21.3% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Paraguay

In Paraguay from 2001 to 2022, 6771kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Paraguay

In Paraguay, the top 5 regions were responsible for 86.8% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Boquerón had the most tree cover loss at 2692.6kha compared to an average of 376.2 kha.

Boquerón2692.6kha

Alto Paraguay1782.7kha

San Pedro771.1kha

Ñeembucú348.2kha

Canindeyú279.9kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Paraguay

From 2000 to 2020, Paraguay experienced a net change of -5168.4 kha (-24.70%) 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 Paraguay Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Paraguay gained 642.5 kha of tree cover equal to 0.49% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Paraguay

In Paraguay the peak fire season typically occurs in August. There were 7585 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Paraguay Compared to Other Areas

In Paraguay there have been 7,585 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 20,183.

Historical Fire Alerts In Paraguay Compared to Other Areas

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 Paraguay experienced a total of 122,957 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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