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Tree Cover in Uruguay

From 2001 to 2022, Uruguay lost 406kha of tree cover, equivalent to a -31.9% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Uruguay

In Uruguay from 2001 to 2022, 406kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Uruguay

In Uruguay, the top 5 regions were responsible for 62.0% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Rivera had the most tree cover loss at 66.2kha compared to an average of 21.4 kha.

Rivera66.2kha

Paysandú53.5kha

Rocha47.2kha

Tacuarembó45.0kha

Lavalleja40.1kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Uruguay

From 2000 to 2020, Uruguay experienced a net change of 541.7 kha (54.07%) 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 Uruguay Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Uruguay gained 654.5 kha of tree cover equal to 0.50% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Uruguay

In Uruguay the peak fire season typically occurs in August. There were 151 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 19 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Uruguay Compared to Other Areas

In Uruguay there have been 151 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 2020, with 294.

Historical Fire Alerts In Uruguay Compared to Other Areas

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 19 Nov 2023 Uruguay experienced a total of 1,789 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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