FORESTRY
FOREST POLICY AND GOVERNANCE
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Question
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Forest cover approx what % of the Earth’s total land cover?
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10%
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20%
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30%
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40%
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -According to the FAO’s Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020, the world has a total forest area of 4.06 billion hectares (10.0 billion acres), which is 31% of the total land area.
Detailed explanation-2: -Forests cover 31 percent of the world’s land surface, just over 4 billion hectares.
Detailed explanation-3: -According to National Forest Policy of India, the ideal percentage of total geographical area under forest should be atleast 33% to maintain ecological stability.
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