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From 2001 to 2023, Paraguay lost 6955kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 21.3% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In Paraguay from 2001 to 2023, 6955kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In Paraguay, the top 5 regions were responsible for 86.7% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2023. Boquerón had the most tree cover loss at 2769.0kha compared to an average of 386.4 kha.

Boquerón2769.0kha
Alto Paraguay1825.7kha
San Pedro795.4kha
Ñeembucú356.8kha
Canindeyú284.6kha
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
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
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
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.

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

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