The Government of India has released its first-ever dedicated publication on forest accounting, highlighting trends in forest cover and condition between 2010-11 and 2021-22. The study, conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), follows the UN System of Environmental Economic Accounts (SEEA) Framework (2018).
Key Findings:
Category
2010-11 / 2001-02
2021-22 / 2024
Change
Remarks
Total Forest Area (sq km)
697,898
715,342
+17,444 (+2.5%)
Net addition over 10 years due to afforestation, reforestation, conservation
Very Dense Forests (VDF, >70% canopy)
83,502
102,502
+19,000 (+22.7%)
Indicates improved forest quality and successful conservation
Moderately Dense Forests (MDF, 40–70% canopy)
318,745
307,673
−11,071
Decline in medium-density forests
Open Forests (OF, 10–40% canopy)
295,651
305,167
+3.2%
Driven by plantations, natural regeneration, afforestation on degraded lands
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