National forest conservation and development policy in India
National forest policy is visualised for the up gradation of water security, health security,
and for the protection of biodiversity. Besides that, the national forest policy, water
resources management and solar power sector reforms combined together could help
reduce the carbon footprint in India to net zero by 2040.
The total forest area is 24% of the geographical area of the country. The tree cover area is
only 4% of the geographical area of the country. According to unconfirmed estimates, large
tracts of forest area have been encroached upon by people for agriculture, dwelling, mining,
and other purposes, leaving only 19% of the geographical area under forest cover.
This policy provides concrete measures to cover at least 15% of the geographical area of the
country with very dense forest consisting of high canopy trees. The forest cover should be of
50% fruit bearing trees and 50% non-fruit bearing trees.
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