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From 2001 to 2022, Trinidad and Tobago lost 23kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 3.0% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In Trinidad and Tobago from 2001 to 2022, 23kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In Trinidad and Tobago, the top 5 regions were responsible for 78.3% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Sangre Grande had the most tree cover loss at 4.7kha compared to an average of 1.6 kha.

Sangre Grande4.7kha
Siparia4.3kha
Princes Town3.5kha
Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo3.3kha
Mayaro/Rio Claro2.6kha
From 2000 to 2020, Trinidad and Tobago experienced a net change of -11.6 kha (-3.18%) 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, Trinidad and Tobago gained 3.3 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 Trinidad and Tobago
Weekly Fire Alerts In Trinidad and Tobago
In Trinidad and Tobago the peak fire season typically occurs in February. There were 17 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 19 Mar 2023 and 14 May 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.
Cumulative Fire Alerts In Trinidad and Tobago Compared to Other Areas
Cumulative Fire Alerts In Trinidad and Tobago Compared to Other Areas
In Trinidad and Tobago there have been 17 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 2016, with 28.

Between 19 Mar 2023 and 14 May 2023 Trinidad and Tobago experienced a total of 180 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

Trinidad and Tobago Battles Tree Cover Loss and Recent Fire Incidents

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