The biennial “India State of Forest Report” by the Forest Survey of India (fsi) provides an update on the condition of Indian forests. The 2021 report has come under fire from experts for counting plantations of tea, coffee, palm, and coconut as “forests.” Experts have differing views on the increase in tree and forest cover … Read more
On March 16, 2023, the Supreme Court hinted that it might ease the limitations on development activities in Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) around protected areas (PAs) such as national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. The court, consisting of Justices BR Gavai, Vikram Nath, and Sanjay Karol, made this comment while reserving its decision on requests for the … Read more
Countries where forests increasing; Every year more than 47,000 km2 of forests are lost worldwide. In fact, 17% of the Amazon rainforest has been destroyed in the last 50 years. But some countries have recently seen startling increases in forest space. The Global Forest Resources Assessment report published every five years by FAO provides an … Read more
