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Ecology & Environment
Pradeep Kumar

22/03/21 09:25 AM IST

International Day of Forests

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The United Nations observes March 21 as the International Day of Forests, commemorating the green cover around the world and reiterating its importance.

Theme

“Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being”.

Highlights
  • The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012.
  • The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. 
  • On this day, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree-planting campaigns.
Forest cover in India
  • Since Independence, a fifth of India’s land has consistently been under forests, despite the population increasing more than three times.
  • As per the biennial State of Forest Report, 2019, India’s forest cover has increased by 3,976 sq km or 0.56% since 2017.
  • For the second consecutive time since 2007, the report recorded a gain — an impressive 1,275 sq km — in dense forest (including very dense forest with a canopy density of over 70%, and moderately dense forest with a canopy density of 40-70%).
Source: PIB

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