'Forest Vision 2050' to help tackle climate change

'Forest Vision 2050' to help tackle climate change

Punjab has initiated work on its long-term "Forest Vision 2050", a policy framework aimed at strengthening forest conservation and positioning forestry as a central tool in combating climate change. The initiative shifts focus from treating forests as timber resources to recognising them as vital for environmental balance and ecological resilience. The Punjab Forest Department, in collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Na…