With tropical and subtropical forests comprising over 20 percent of its land cover, India is among the top 10 countries for forested areas. It is also houses eight percent of global biodiversity ...

The report claims an increase of 1,446 square km in forest and tree cover since 2021, comprising a forest cover increase of 156 sq km (0.2%) and a tree cover increase of 1,289 sq km (1.16%).

The report is being hailed as a harbinger of good news as it announced an increase in India's forest and tree cover by 1,289 Sq.km. since 2021 reaching 25.17 per cent of the total geographical ...

Between 2019 and 2021 India gained 1,540 sq km in forest cover, according to a biennial report published last month by the Forest Survey of India (FSI), a government agency.

Union Environment Ministry refutes accusations of subverting Forest Rights Act implementation, emphasizes commitment to ...

Through history, forests for humans have been sites of shelter, food, livelihoods, protection, and strength of spirit. According to the new India State of Forest Report 2023, 25% of India’s land ...

Forest cover defined. FSI defines forests as any land with a tree canopy density of more than 10 per cent and an area of over one hectare, regardless of ownership or land use.

India's greenhouse emissions rate dropped by a faster-than-expected 33% in 14 years as renewable energy generation rose and forest cover increased, according to two officials privy to latest ...

India's move to relax regulatory oversight of forest areas by modifying a 1980 law is drawing protests from environmental activists who fear the changes will lead to unchecked commercial activity ...