What is the India State of Forest Report?
The Forest Survey of India (FSI) prepares the biennial India State of Forest Report (ISFR). FSI is an entity under the jurisdiction of the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change.
- Information regarding India’s forest cover is included in the study. It contains information on species composition, forest cover changes over time, tree density, and forest area.
- Data on the amount of mangrove cover, increasing stock, and carbon stock in forests are also included in the study.
Forest Cover of India
India is one of the rare countries that keeps track of its forests regularly using a scientific method. This helps a lot with making plans, policies, and evidence-based decisions. India’s forests are as diverse as its culture, from the tall evergreen trees in the Western Ghats to the thick jungles in the Northeast.
In this article, we’ll look into the forests of India, learning about why they’re important, what’s being done to protect them, and the problems they’re up against.