DTE Coverage: State of Forest 2023
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DTE Coverage: State of Forest Report 2023

Key takeaways from the biennial document

1. Forest cover increases, but degradation, decline in density seen inside recorded forests: SOFR 2023

Forest cover increases, but degradation, decline in density seen inside recorded forests: SOFR 2023
Kutch in Gujarat saw a big loss in its mangrove forests.iStock

Expert says report violates Supreme Court orders

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2. Western Ghats lost 58 sq km of forest cover since 2013: SOFR 2023

Western Ghats lost 58 sq km of forest cover since 2013: SOFR 2023
Waterfalls flowing from the Western Ghats in Tamhini near PuneiStock photo for representation

Decadal decline shows forest cover loss in mangroves, hill states

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3. Nearly 1,500 sq km of unclassed forests lost without explanation, SOFR 2023 analysis shows

Nearly 1,500 sq km of unclassed forests lost without explanation, shows SOFR 2023
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Report mentions mango comprising of 13.25 per cent of trees outside forests and coconut consisting of 4.37 per cent being counted as forest cover

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4. Forest fires increased 1,339% in Himachal Pradesh, 2,822% in J&K: SOFR 2023

Forest fires increased 1,339% in Himachal Pradesh, 2,822% in J&K: SOFR
The largest forest areas affected by fire was in Andhra Pradesh at 5,287 sq km.iStock

Uttarakhand reported an increase in forest fire incidents by 293% during November 2023-June 2024, compared to the previous fire season

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State of Forest Report 2023
State of Forest
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