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From 2001 to 2022, Uganda lost 1031kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 13.6% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In Uganda from 2001 to 2022, 1031kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In Uganda, the top 5 regions were responsible for 38.7% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Luwero had the most tree cover loss at 96.6kha compared to an average of 17.8 kha.

Luwero96.6kha
Mubende88.0kha
Kibale86.9kha
Kyenjojo67.8kha
Kiboga59.6kha
From 2000 to 2020, Uganda experienced a net change of -1053.0 kha (-23.40%) 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
From 2000 to 2020, Uganda gained 185.0 kha of tree cover equal to 0.14% of the global total.
Russia37.2Mha
Canada17.0Mha
United States14.0Mha
Brazil8.1Mha
China6.7Mha
Weekly Fire Alerts In Uganda
Weekly Fire Alerts In Uganda
In Uganda the peak fire season typically occurs in January. There were 3710 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.
Cumulative Fire Alerts In Uganda Compared to Other Areas
Cumulative Fire Alerts In Uganda Compared to Other Areas
In Uganda there have been 3,710 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 8,586.

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 31 Dec 2023 Uganda experienced a total of 69,835 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

Uganda Grapples with Alarming Tree Cover Loss and Escalating Fire Incidents

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