Here are some big points from the forest cover change matrix table – simplified: As per the report, in 2023, India's Recorded Forest Area (including Green Wash Areas) stands at 741,262.81 sq km.
As authorities issued an advisory in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday to prepare for the looming risk of forest fires, data shows that in the past five fire seasons alone, India has reported a ...
Forest department officials have clarified the presence of big cats in the Shivakotte Gram Panchayat area and in its neighboring villages. Two leopards spotted in Bengaluru Urban region.
That is why we decided to make these PRFs as revenue villages instead of making them Reserve Forests," Sarma said. He termed the Cabinet approval as a "big decision" to give relief to the people in ...
The report underscores the need for robust monitoring, effective execution of plantation drives and third-party certification of carbon stock to meet India ... a big chunk of mangrove forests?