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Tree Cover in Kosovo

From 2001 to 2022, Kosovo lost 16kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 1.3% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Kosovo

In Kosovo from 2001 to 2022, 16kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Kosovo

In Kosovo, the top 5 regions were responsible for 85.2% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2022. Kosovska Mitrovica had the most tree cover loss at 3.4kha compared to an average of 2.3 kha.

Kosovska Mitrovica3.4kha

Pećki3.3kha

Prizren3.3kha

Pristina1.9kha

Gnjilane1.6kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Kosovo

From 2000 to 2020, Kosovo experienced a net change of -4.8 kha (-1.12%) 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 Kosovo Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Kosovo gained 9.3 kha of tree cover equal to 0.01% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Kosovo

In Kosovo the peak fire season typically occurs in May. There were 11 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 6 Aug 2023 and 29 Oct 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Kosovo Compared to Other Areas

In Kosovo there have been 11 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 2012, with 144.

Historical Fire Alerts In Kosovo Compared to Other Areas

Between 6 Aug 2023 and 29 Oct 2023 Kosovo experienced a total of 443 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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