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India's Forest Area Improves; Rises to 9th Spot From 10th Globally: FAO Report
India accounts for about 2% of the world's forest area and retains third place in annual forest gain due to government policies and public participation, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav posted that India climbed one spot to ninth globally in total forest area, reporting 72,739 thousand hectares and about 2% of the world total while maintaining third place in annual forest gain.
- The Modi government credited its policies and State Governments' plantation drives for the gains, while officials said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis boosted public participation in tree protection.
- The India State of Forest 2023 report found 92,989 Km2 available for density upgradation with a carbon sequestration potential of 636.50 million tonnes, while 40,709.28 km2 degraded between 2011 and 2021.
- FAO's assessment, based on member nations' reported data, lends international weight to the findings, and Indian officials framed the ranking as validation of national protection and enhancement programmes.
- Under India's definition, forests are lands over one hectare with canopy density more than 10%, and plantations including rubber, coffee, coconut may be counted amid rising green cover and degradation, the India State of Forest 2023 report noted.
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India Moves Up to 9th Position Globally in Forest Area
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. India has achieved a significant milestone in global environmental conservation, moving up to the 9th position in terms of total forest area globally, as per the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025, released by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Bali on Wednesday, a press release said. India News | India Moves Up to 9th Position Globally in Forest Area.
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