Tree cover loss in India caused by wildfires 2002-2022

Published by
Erick Burgueño Salas,
Mar 14, 2024

Tree cover loss by wildfires in India amounted to 382 hectares in 2022, representing an increase of almost 36 percent from the previous year. During the period in consideration, tree cover loss by wildfires was highest in 2017, at 431 hectares.

Tree cover loss in India caused by wildfires from 2002 to 2022 (in hectares)

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Release date

March 2024

Region

India

Survey time period

2002 to 2022

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Includes all vegetation taller than five meters.

Loss from wildfire is associated with temporary loss and does not include fire clearing for agriculture. 

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