Maharashtra lost over 1,500 sq km forests in 30 years
Reason: development projects and encroachments
Every northeastern state reports loss in forest cover: State of India’s Forest Report 2021
Manipur recorded the largest loss in forest cover
Depleting cover
Forest cover in Europe is decreasing at an alarming rate, says a new study
Borneo’s wildlife habitat to shrink by a third in 65 years
Over 30 per cent of island’s mammals likely to become extinct
India’s forest cover declines
North-eastern states and tribal districts witness unprecedented forest loss
India among top 10 countries gaining forest area in the world: FAO
Half of people employed in forestry in the world are in India
‘Restoring tree cover may lead to global warming but only in some places’
Forest restoration scientist Susan Cook-Patton on albedo change due to restoring tree cover and ideal places for climate-positive reforestation