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- As per the India State of Forest Report 2023, India’s forest cover has increased by 1,445 square kilometres.
- India’s total forest and tree cover stood at 8 lakh 27 thousand 357 square kilometers, which is 25.17 percent of India’s total geographical area.
- Out of this 7 lakh 15 thousand 343 square kilometers is classified as forest cover while 1 lakh 12 thousand 14 square kilometers is tree cover.
- The highest increase in forest and tree cover has been registered in Chhattisgarh with 684 square kilometers.
- It is followed by Uttar Pradesh and Odisha, each with a 559 square kilometer increase.
- In terms of forest cover, Mizoram, Gujarat, and Odisha were the top three leading states.
- Mizoram registered an increase of 242 square kilometers, followed by Gujarat (180 square kilometers) and Odisha (152 square kilometers).
- Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra are leading in total area covered by forests and trees.
- Lakshadweep (91.33%) has the highest percentage in terms of forest cover relative to total geographical area.
- It is followed by Mizoram (85.34%) and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands (81.62%).
- As per the assessment, 19 states and union territories have more than 33 per cent of their geographical area under forest cover.
- Eight states have forest cover exceeding 75 per cent.
- India’s mangrove cover is estimated at 4,992 square kilometers. Bamboo-bearing areas have also seen growth.
- The potential annual timber production from trees outside forests has been estimated at 91.51 million cubic meters.
- The carbon stock in India’s forests is another key highlight of the report. The current estimate stands at 7,285.5 million tonnes.
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