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Tree Cover in Saudi Arabia

From 2009 to 2013, Saudi Arabia lost 0kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -111623.2% net decrease in tree cover since 2009.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia from 2009 to 2013, 0kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, the top 5 regions were responsible for NaN% of all tree cover loss between 2009 and 2013. Al Bahah had the most tree cover loss at 0.0kha compared to an average of 0.0 kha.

Al Bahah0.0kha

Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah0.0kha

Al Jawf0.0kha

Al Madinah0.0kha

Al Qassim0.0kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Saudi Arabia

From 2000 to 2020, Saudi Arabia experienced a net change of 7.6 kha (47.38%) 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 Saudi Arabia Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Saudi Arabia gained 7.6 kha of tree cover equal to 0.01% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia the peak fire season typically occurs in June. There were 762 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Saudi Arabia Compared to Other Areas

In Saudi Arabia there have been 762 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 2019, with 1,486.

Historical Fire Alerts In Saudi Arabia Compared to Other Areas

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 Saudi Arabia experienced a total of 8,115 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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