ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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20%
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15%
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30%
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50%
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Detailed explanation-1: -Forest ecosystems are a critical component of the world’s biodiversity as many forests are more biodiverse than other ecosystems. Forests cover 31 percent of the global land area.
Detailed explanation-2: -Forests cover 31 percent of the world’s land surface, just over 4 billion hectares. (One hectare = 2.47 acres.) This is down from the pre-industrial area of 5.9 billion hectares.
Detailed explanation-3: -Forests cover 30 percent of the Earth’s land.
Detailed explanation-4: -In 2021, the total forest and tree cover in India is 80.9 million hectares, which is 24.62% of the geographical area of the country. Sharing the findings, the Minister informed that the total forest and tree cover of the country is 80.9 million hectare which is 24.62 percent of the geographical area of the country.