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Tree Cover in Sierra Leone

From 2001 to 2023, Sierra Leone lost 2041kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 9.7% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Sierra Leone

In Sierra Leone from 2001 to 2023, 2041kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Sierra Leone

In Sierra Leone, the top 4 regions were responsible for 100.0% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2023. Southern had the most tree cover loss at 763.9kha compared to an average of 510.2 kha.

Southern763.9kha

Northern733.2kha

Eastern534.0kha

Western9.7kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Sierra Leone

From 2000 to 2020, Sierra Leone experienced a net change of -544.6 kha (-9.02%) 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 Sierra Leone Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Sierra Leone gained 102.1 kha of tree cover equal to 0.08% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Sierra Leone

In Sierra Leone the peak fire season typically occurs in March. There were 5417 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Sierra Leone Compared to Other Areas

In Sierra Leone there have been 5,417 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 9,562.

Historical Fire Alerts In Sierra Leone Compared to Other Areas

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 Sierra Leone experienced a total of 66,316 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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