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From 2001 to 2022, Swaziland lost 106kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 4.6% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In Swaziland from 2001 to 2022, 106kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In Swaziland, the top 4 regions were responsible for 100.0% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Manzini had the most tree cover loss at 46.4kha compared to an average of 26.6 kha.

Manzini46.4kha
Hhohho38.5kha
Shiselweni17.7kha
Lubombo3.9kha
From 2000 to 2020, Swaziland experienced a net change of -21.5 kha (-3.03%) 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, Swaziland gained 23.5 kha of tree cover equal to 0.02% of the global total.
Russia37.2Mha
Canada17.0Mha
United States14.0Mha
Brazil8.1Mha
China6.7Mha
Weekly Fire Alerts In Swaziland
Weekly Fire Alerts In Swaziland
In Swaziland the peak fire season typically occurs in September. There were 447 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 15 Jan 2023 and 26 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.
Cumulative Fire Alerts In Swaziland Compared to Other Areas
Cumulative Fire Alerts In Swaziland Compared to Other Areas
In Swaziland there have been 447 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 659.

Between 15 Jan 2023 and 26 Nov 2023 Swaziland experienced a total of 4,792 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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