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Tree Cover in Uganda

From 2001 to 2025, Uganda lost 1223kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 13.6% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Uganda

In Uganda from 2001 to 2025, 1223kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Uganda

In Uganda, the top 5 regions were responsible for 38.4% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Luwero had the most tree cover loss at 115.8kha compared to an average of 21.1 kha.

Luwero115.8kha
Mubende107.1kha
Kibale96.8kha
Kyenjojo78.2kha
Kiboga72.0kha
Components of net change in tree cover in Uganda

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
Tree Cover Gain in Uganda Compared to Other Areas

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
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.

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.

Historical Fire Alerts In Uganda Compared to Other Areas

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

Temperature Trends in Uganda
Precipitation Trends in Uganda
Air Quality Trends in Uganda
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