India State of Forest Report 2023: Key Highlights and Insights | Agriculture Current Affairs
Major Findings of ISFR 2023
Forest and Tree Cover
Total Forest and Tree Cover: 8,27,357 sq km (25.17% of India’s geographical area).
Forest Cover: 7,15,343 sq km (21.76%).
Tree Cover: 1,12,014 sq km (3.41%).
Increase Since 2021: A total rise of 1,445 sq km:
Forest Cover: Increase of 156 sq km.
Tree Cover: Increase of 1,289 sq km.
Top Performing States
States with Maximum Increase in Forest and Tree Cover:
Chhattisgarh: 684 sq km.
Uttar Pradesh: 559 sq km.
Odisha: 559 sq km.
Rajasthan: 394 sq km.
States with Maximum Increase in Forest Cover:
Mizoram: 242 sq km.
Gujarat: 180 sq km.
Odisha: 152 sq km.
States with Largest Forest and Tree Cover (Area-wise):
Madhya Pradesh: 85,724 sq km.
Arunachal Pradesh: 67,083 sq km.
Maharashtra: 65,383 sq km.
Percentage of Forest Cover to Total Geographical Area:
Lakshadweep: 91.33%.
Mizoram: 85.34%.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands: 81.62%.
Mangrove Cover
Total area: 4,992 sq km.
Growing Stock and Bamboo Resources
Total Growing Stock: 6,430 million cubic meters.
Inside Forests: 4,479 million cubic meters.
Outside Forests: 1,951 million cubic meters.
Bamboo Bearing Area: 1,54,670 sq km (Increase of 5,227 sq km since 2021).
Annual Timber Production Potential: 91.51 million cubic meters.
Carbon Stock
Current Carbon Stock: 7,285.5 million tonnes.
Increase Since 2021: 81.5 million tonnes.
Progress Toward NDC Targets: India’s carbon stock has reached 30.43 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent, achieving 2.29 billion tonnes of additional carbon sink since 2005, progressing toward the 2030 target of 2.5-3.0 billion tonnes.
Significance of ISFR 2023
The ISFR serves as a vital tool for policymakers, planners, and researchers. The detailed data supports initiatives for:
Forest conservation and sustainable management.
Monitoring agroforestry practices.
Addressing climate change through carbon sequestration.
Enhancing forest fire management with real-time alerts.
For further details, visit the Forest Survey of India website and the Press Information Bureau.
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