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Tree Cover in Sudan

From 2001 to 2022, Sudan lost 1kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -180.6% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Sudan

In Sudan from 2001 to 2022, 1kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Sudan

In Sudan, the top 5 regions were responsible for 99.7% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. South Darfur had the most tree cover loss at 1.0kha compared to an average of 0.1 kha.

South Darfur1.0kha

Blue Nile0.2kha

Red Sea0.0kha

Central Darfur0.0kha

Al Qadarif0.0kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Sudan

From 2000 to 2020, Sudan experienced a net change of 131.3 kha (3.45%) 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 Sudan Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Sudan gained 216.6 kha of tree cover equal to 0.17% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Sudan

In Sudan the peak fire season typically occurs in November. There were 10231 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Sudan Compared to Other Areas

In Sudan there have been 10,231 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 13,989.

Historical Fire Alerts In Sudan Compared to Other Areas

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 Sudan experienced a total of 129,475 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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