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Tree Cover in United States

From 2001 to 2025, United States lost 51036kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 1.2% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in United States

In United States from 2001 to 2025, 51036kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in United States

In United States, the top 5 regions were responsible for 39.2% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Alaska had the most tree cover loss at 6738.8kha compared to an average of 1000.7 kha.

Alaska6738.8kha

Georgia3845.9kha

Alabama3540.9kha

California3118.0kha

Mississippi2765.3kha

Components of net change in tree cover in United States

From 2000 to 2020, United States experienced a net change of -3486.0 kha (-1.23%) 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 United States Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, United States gained 13986.8 kha of tree cover equal to 10.69% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Cumulative Fire Alerts In United States Compared to Other Areas

In United States there have been 16,210 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 49,849.

Weekly Fire Alerts In United States

In United States the peak fire season typically occurs in September. There were 16210 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 26 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Historical Fire Alerts In United States Compared to Other Areas

All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in United States

From 2001 to 2025, United States lost 51036kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 1.2% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In United States from 2001 to 2025, 51036kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In United States, the top 5 regions were responsible for 39.2% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Alaska had the most tree cover loss at 6738.8kha compared to an average of 1000.7 kha.

From 2000 to 2020, United States experienced a net change of -3486.0 kha (-1.23%) in tree cover.

From 2000 to 2020, United States gained 13986.8 kha of tree cover equal to 10.69% of the global total.

In United States there have been 16,210 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 49,849.

In United States the peak fire season typically occurs in September. There were 16210 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 26 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 26 Nov 2023 United States experienced a total of 377,667 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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All Timely Updates on Climate Incidents in United States

From 2001 to 2025, United States lost 51036kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 1.2% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

In United States from 2001 to 2025, 51036kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

In United States, the top 5 regions were responsible for 39.2% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2025. Alaska had the most tree cover loss at 6738.8kha compared to an average of 1000.7 kha.

From 2000 to 2020, United States experienced a net change of -3486.0 kha (-1.23%) in tree cover.

From 2000 to 2020, United States gained 13986.8 kha of tree cover equal to 10.69% of the global total.

In United States there have been 16,210 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 49,849.

In United States the peak fire season typically occurs in September. There were 16210 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 8 Jan 2023 and 26 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Between 8 Jan 2023 and 26 Nov 2023 United States experienced a total of 377,667 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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