Half of global cropland expansion replaced natural vegetation and tree cover: Study

The largest cropland expansion was observed in Africa which was 34 per cent

Forest Survey report 2021: Over 45% of India’s forests will become ‘climate hotspots’ by 2030

By 2050, 64% of India’s forest and tree cover is likely to face ‘high severity’ of climate change

Managing microclimates — a ‘third way’ to combat climate change

Effective microclimate management has the potential to reduce temperatures by 1.5-2 degrees Celsius

Wildfires destroy twice the forest cover today compared to 2 decades ago

9.3 million hectares of tree cover was lost globally in 2021 

Almond trees axed for brick kilns in Budgam: J&K High Court issues notice over consent

Trees axed on land to be leased, land in close proximity to airport and Air Force base, claims petition

Plantations, invasive species... what all India counts as ‘forest’

Forest survey should move beyond measuring area to studying quality of forests, say experts    

Beyond a green thumb: Green India Mission needs a fresh agenda to meet Nationally Determined Contribution targets

At present, GIM communication is limited to the number of saplings and survival rates, which is not enough