In 2010, Australia had 38.0Mha of natural forest, extending over 5.1% of its land area. In 2021, it lost 231kha of natural forest, equivalent to 90.8Mt of CO₂ emissions.
Explore interactive charts and maps that summarize forest fires in Australia. Statistics – including regions with the most fire alerts and how current fires compare to historical trends – can be customized, easily shared and downloaded for offline use.
