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Tree Cover in Zimbabwe

From 2001 to 2023, Zimbabwe lost 238kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 28.2% net decrease in tree cover since 2001.

Annual Tree Cover Loss by Dominant Driver in Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe from 2001 to 2023, 238kha of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in deforestation.

Location of Tree Cover Loss in Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe, the top 5 regions were responsible for 93.7% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2023. Manicaland had the most tree cover loss at 152.3kha compared to an average of 23.8 kha.

Manicaland152.3kha

Mashonaland West31.1kha

Midlands16.7kha

Mashonaland Central13.4kha

Matabeleland North9.6kha

Components of net change in tree cover in Zimbabwe

From 2000 to 2020, Zimbabwe experienced a net change of -398.4 kha (-5.91%) 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 Zimbabwe Compared to Other Areas

From 2000 to 2020, Zimbabwe gained 152.0 kha of tree cover equal to 0.12% of the global total.

Russia37.2Mha

Canada17.0Mha

United States14.0Mha

Brazil8.1Mha

China6.7Mha

Weekly Fire Alerts In Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe the peak fire season typically occurs in September. There were 9550 VIIRS fire alerts reported between 22 Jan 2023 and 26 Nov 2023 considering high confidence alerts only.

Cumulative Fire Alerts In Zimbabwe Compared to Other Areas

In Zimbabwe there have been 9,550 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 2015, with 10,804.

Historical Fire Alerts In Zimbabwe Compared to Other Areas

Between 22 Jan 2023 and 26 Nov 2023 Zimbabwe experienced a total of 106,048 VIIRS fire alerts (high confidence).

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