Forest cover plays a crucial role in the maintenance of natural ecology and economy with particular reference to soil, water and environmental conservation. Mass of the population dwell in rural areas where they rely on forest for fulfilling the socio-economical, cultural, religious and medical needs. Thus, it becomes an imperative the state to look after the forest cover situation in India.
Recent Developments Eastern Ghats Face Loss of Forest Cover, Endemic Plants
Strengthening Forest Fire Management in India
Polluting Factories Allowed Near Sundarbans
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Draft National Forest Policy, 2018
Key Features
Note: Over 100 civil society organizations from 15 states has highlighted the loopholes in the Centre’s draft National Forest Policy 2018 and demanded withdrawal of this draft National Forest Policy, 2018.
Compensatory Afforestation Fund
Why has Compensatory Afforestation Failed?
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State Forest Report 2017
Outcome of ISFR-2017
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