Tree Cover Loss

Due to variation in research methodology and date of content, tree cover, loss, and gain data sets cannot be compared accurately against each other. Accordingly, “net” loss cannot be calculated by subtracting figures for tree cover gain from tree cover loss, and current (post-2000) tree cover cannot be determined by subtracting figures for annual tree cover loss from year 2000 tree cover.

The 2011-2023 data was produced using an updated methodology. Comparisons between the original 2001-2010 data and the 2011-2023 update should be performed with caution.