Forest, tree cover of country stands at 25.17 pc: Union Environment Minister

Dec 21, 2024

As compared to the assessment of 2021, there is an increase of 1445 sq km in the forest and tree cover of the country...

"We should aim for 16% of forest cover in Uttar Pradesh," says CM Yogi Adityanath in meeting with village heads

Jul 06, 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the state currently has 10 per cent forest cover, and the aim of the government...

Green cover rises to quarter of India's geographical area

Dec 22, 2024

India's forest and tree cover now account for 25.17 per cent of its total geographical area, as per the latest India State of Forest...

J-K among top 5 states/UTs in forest cover increase: Manoj Sinha

Mar 04, 2021

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 4 : With an increase of 348 square kilometres of forest cover, Jammu and Kashmir ranks among the...

Peacocks migrate to farmlands in Tamil Nadu's Tirupattur as habitat loss, forest fires force birds out of forests

May 29, 2026

Large numbers of peacocks have migrated from the Jalagambarai forest region to farmlands and residential areas in Tamil Nadu's Tirupattur district as shrinking forest...

Assam Forest Department to plant 5 crore saplings during FY 2023-24

Jun 09, 2023

The Assam Forest Department will plant around five crore saplings in the state during the fiscal year 2023-24 in order to improve the state's...