FORESTRY
FOREST PROTECTION
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Question
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Increase in natural forest growth
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Increase in net sown area
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Plantation by different agencies
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The growth in forest cover in the country led by the rise in the open forests areas that are used by different agencies for commercial plantations. During the period of 2019-2021, the areas under open forests have increased from 0. 09% which is equal to 1582 km2.
Detailed explanation-2: -As per the latest ISFR 2021, the total forest cover of the country has increased by 12, 294 square kilometres in the last seven years (ISFR 2015 to ISFR 2021).
Detailed explanation-3: -The marginal growth in India’s forest cover is primarily due to an increase in the area under open forests. The increase in open forests is led by commercial plantations. But, the moderately dense forests or the area close to human habitations has declined between 2021 and 2019.