India’s total forest area ranking has improved to ninth from 10th even as it has maintained its third position worldwide in terms of annual forest gain, according to the Global Forest Resources ...

India’s environment ministry exempts private plantations on forest land from conservation levies, sparking fears of biodiversity loss, corporate enclosure, and erosion of forest rights. Read more.

As we observe World Forest Day 2025 on March 21st, the focus is on the theme “Forests and Food”, highlighting the crucial role forests play in ensuring food security and supporting sustainable ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. India has recently adopted amendments to its forest laws that have sparked an outcry from activists and NGOs that say the changes severely weaken ...