Libya Forest Cover Loss Map
Libya experienced a significant decline in forest cover from 2001 to 2025, losing approximately 390 hectares of green spaces, which represents about 6% of the firewood coverage recorded in 2000. The Green Mountain region was the most affected, with around 250 hectares of vegetation lost, followed by Al-Marj with 52 hectares, and Doura with about 39 hectares. These deteriorations are mainly attributed to deforestation, exacerbated by desertification, drought, wildfires, and the interplay of natural and human factors, especially in coastal and mountainous areas that face high environmental pressures. In 2025 alone, Libya lost 36 hectares of natural forests, which accounted for less than 0.1% of its total area in 2020. International efforts continue, including a funding of $5.8 million from the Global Environment Facility in 2025, aimed at land conservation, biodiversity restoration, and the rehabilitation of degraded areas through initiatives such as establishing a 100,000-hectare national park and rehabilitating 225 hectares of wetlands and oases.
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