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In 2020, Philippines had 13.2 Mha of natural forest, extending over 45% of its land area. In 2023, it lost 34.4 kha of natural forest, equivalent to 26.5 Mt of CO₂ emissions.
Explore interactive charts and maps that summarize rates of forest change in Philippines. Statistics – including rankings of regions with the most forest loss and gain – can be customized, easily shared and downloaded for offline use.
Forest Loss
Primary Forest loss in Philippines
From 2002 to 2023, Philippines lost 190 kha of humid primary forest, making up 13% of its
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Area of tree cover loss within 2001 primary forest extent
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Tree cover loss in Philippines
From 2001 to 2023, Philippines lost 1.47 Mha of tree cover, equivalent to a 7.9% decrease in tree cover since 2000, and 835 Mt of CO₂e emissions.
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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
Annual tree cover loss by dominant driver in Philippines
In Philippines from 2001 to 2023, 20% of tree cover loss occurred in areas where the dominant drivers of loss resulted in
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The methods behind this data have changed over time. Be cautious comparing old and new, data especially before/after 2015. Read more here.
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Forest loss in natural forest in Philippines
From 2021 to 2023, 76% of tree cover loss in Philippines occurred within natural forest. The total loss within natural forest was 140kha, equivalent to 77.0 Mt of CO₂e emissions.
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Not all natural forest area can be monitored with existing data on tree cover loss. See the metadata for more information.
Location of tree cover loss in Philippines
In Philippines, the top 11 regions were responsible for 52% of all tree cover loss between 2001 and 2023. Palawan had the most tree cover loss at 207 kha compared to an average of 18.1 kha.
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Tree cover loss in Philippines compared to other areas
From 2001 to 2023, Philippines lost 1.47 Mha of relative tree cover, equivalent to a 7.9% decrease since 2000 and 0.30% of all tree cover loss in global.
2000 tree cover extent | >30% tree canopy | these estimates do not take tree cover gain into account
FAO deforestation in Philippines
Location of integrated deforestation Alerts in Philippines
Integrated Deforestation alerts in Philippines
Forest Gain
Location of tree cover gain in Philippines
Tree cover gain in Philippines compared to other areas
FAO reforestation in Philippines
Tree cover gain outside plantations in Philippines
Net Forest Change
Components of net change in tree cover in Philippines
