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In 2020, Chiapas had 4.09 Mha of natural forest, extending over 56% of its land area. In 2023, it lost 28.8 kha of natural forest, equivalent to 15.2 Mt of CO₂ emissions.
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Forest Loss
Primary Forest loss in Chiapas, Mexico
From 2002 to 2023, Chiapas lost 199 kha of humid primary forest, making up 26% of its
total tree cover loss
in the same time period. Total area of humid primary forest in Chiapas decreased by 14% in this time period.Area of tree cover loss within 2001 primary forest extent
Percent of 2001 primary forest area extent remaining
2001 primary forest extent remaining | >30% tree canopy
Tree cover loss in Chiapas, Mexico
From 2001 to 2023, Chiapas lost 783 kha of tree cover, equivalent to a 16% decrease in tree cover since 2000, and 386 Mt of CO₂e emissions.
The methods behind this data have changed over time. Be cautious comparing old and new data, especially before/after 2015. Read more here.
2000 tree cover extent | >30% tree canopy | these estimates do not take tree cover gain into account
Forest loss in natural forest in Chiapas, Mexico
Location of tree cover loss in Chiapas, Mexico
In Chiapas, the top 4 regions were responsible for 52% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2023. Ocosingo had the most tree cover loss at 246 kha compared to an average of 7.19 kha.
2000 tree cover extent | >30% tree canopy
Tree cover loss in Chiapas, Mexico compared to other areas
Location of integrated deforestation Alerts in Chiapas, Mexico
Integrated Deforestation alerts in Chiapas, Mexico
Forest Gain
Location of tree cover gain in Chiapas, Mexico
Tree cover gain in Chiapas, Mexico compared to other areas
Tree cover gain outside plantations in Chiapas, Mexico
Net Forest Change
Components of net change in tree cover in Chiapas, Mexico
