India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023
The release of the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, delayed for over a year, has raised concerns about a possible decline in forest cover. Published by the Forest Survey of India, ISFR provides crucial data on forest health. The 2021 report indicated slight growth, but concerns over classification persist. Recent amendments to forest laws, allowing development on unclassified forest land, have alarmed environmentalists. Legal oversight from the Supreme Court aims to enhance transparency. Deforestation data from Global Forest Watch suggests major losses in natural forests, contradicting government claims of forest growth.
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