Tree cover loss in Algeria 2015-2022, by dominant cause

Figures have been rounded.

The source adds the following information: "Note that “tree cover loss” is not the same as “deforestation” – tree cover loss includes change in both natural and planted forest, and does not need to be human caused."

"The five drivers are defined as follows:
Commodity-driven deforestation: Large-scale deforestation linked primarily to commercial agricultural expansion.
Shifting agriculture: Temporary loss or permanent deforestation due to small- and medium-scale agriculture.
Forestry: Temporary loss from plantation and natural forest harvesting, with some deforestation of primary forests.
Wildfire: Temporary loss, does not include fire clearing for agriculture.
Urbanization: Deforestation for expansion of urban centers.

Data on urbanization is not present by the source.

The release date is the date the data was accessed.