🌳 India's forests have steadily increased over the past 15 years

🌳 India's forests have steadily increased over the past 15 years

India ranks globally as third in net gain of average annual forest area between 2010 and 2020. They have prioritized biodiversity and conservation with an expanded network of protected areas.

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  • India's forest area has increased over the past 15 years.
  • India ranks globally as third in net gain of average annual forest area between 2010 and 2020.
  • India has prioritized biodiversity and conservation with an expanded network of protected areas.

Increase in forest area

India's forest area has seen a steady increase over the past 15 years. This was announced by the country's forest department at the recently concluded UN Forum on Forests in the USA, writes Weather Channel.

The increase is due to the country's advancements in forest conservation and sustainable forest management. India now has over a thousand wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, tiger reserves, biosphere reserves, and other wildlife habitats.

Globally, India ranks third in net gain of average annual forest area between 2010 and 2020.

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