The methods behind this data have changed over time, resulting in an underreporting of tree cover loss in Cameroon prior to 2015. We advise against comparing the data before/after 2015 in Cameroon. Read more here.
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In 2020, Cameroon had 34.5 Mha of natural forest, extending over 74% of its land area. In 2023, it lost 197 kha of natural forest, equivalent to 132 Mt of CO₂ emissions.
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Primary Forest loss in Cameroon
From 2002 to 2023, Cameroon lost 976 kha of humid primary forest, making up 49% of its
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Area of tree cover loss within 2001 primary forest extent
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Tree cover loss in Cameroon
From 2001 to 2023, Cameroon lost 2.05 Mha of tree cover, equivalent to a 6.5% decrease in tree cover since 2000, and 1.23 Gt of CO₂e emissions.
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The methods behind this data have changed over time, resulting in an underreporting of tree cover loss in Cameroon prior to 2015. We advise against comparing the data before/after 2015 in Cameroon. Read more here.
2000 tree cover extent | >30% tree canopy | these estimates do not take tree cover gain into account
Annual tree cover loss by dominant driver in Cameroon
In Cameroon from 2001 to 2023, 2.0% of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in
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Drivers of permanent deforestation:
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The methods behind this data have changed over time, resulting in an underreporting of tree cover loss in Cameroon prior to 2015. We advise against comparing the data before/after 2015 in Cameroon. Read more here.
2000 tree cover extent | >30% tree canopy | these estimates do not take tree cover gain into account
Location of tree cover loss in Cameroon
In Cameroon, the top 2 regions were responsible for 53% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2023. Centre had the most tree cover loss at 626 kha compared to an average of 205 kha.
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Components of net change in tree cover in Cameroon
From 2000 to 2020, Cameroon experienced a net change of -626 kha (-1.7%) in tree cover.
Stable forest
33.9 MhaGain
351 khaLoss
977 khaDisturbed
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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 Cameroon compared to other areas
From 2000 to 2020, Cameroon gained 351 kha of tree cover equal to 0.27% of the global total.
Tree Cover in Cameroon
As of 2000, 66% of Cameroon land cover was tree cover with >30% canopy density.
Tree Cover
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Datasets available here (Tree Cover 2000/ 2010 and Tropical Tree Cover 2020) use different methodologies to measure tree cover. Read our blog for more information.
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Location of tree cover in Cameroon
Natural forest in Cameroon
Weekly Fire Alerts in Cameroon
Cumulative Fire Alerts in Cameroon
Tree cover loss due to fires in Cameroon
Integrated Deforestation alerts in Cameroon
Fire alerts in Cameroon
Historical Fire Alerts in Cameroon
