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Tree Cover in Syria

From 2001 to 2022, Syria lost 27kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 11.6% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Syria

In Syria from 2001 to 2022, 27kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Syria

In Syria, the top 5 regions were responsible for 98.1% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Lattakia had the most tree cover loss at 14.2kha compared to an average of 1.9 kha.

Lattakia14.2kha

Hamah7.7kha

Idlib2.6kha

Tartus1.2kha

Aleppo0.7kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Syria

From 2000 to 2020, Syria experienced a net change of -12.3 kha (-8.40%) 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 Syria Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Syria gained 5.7 kha of tree cover equal to 0.00% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Syria

In Syria the peak fire season typically occurs in June. There were 562 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 29 Jan 2023 and 19 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Syria Compared to Other Areas

In Syria there have been 562 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 2,746.

Historical Fire Alerts In Syria Compared to Other Areas

Between 29 Jan 2023 and 19 Nov 2023 Syria experienced a total of 9,301 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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