India Ranks Third in Global Forest Area Gains Amid Climate Challenges
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Report Released By | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |
| India's Forest Area Gain | 266,000 hectares annually (2010-2020) |
| India's Global Ranking | Third among top ten countries in forest area gains |
| Top Forest Gain Countries | 1. China (1,937,000 hectares), 2. Australia (446,000 hectares), 3. India (266,000 hectares) |
| Other Notable Countries | Chile, Vietnam, Turkey, United States, France, Italy, Romania |
| India's Agroforestry Initiatives | National policy to enhance agroforestry support |
| Global Deforestation Reduction | Indonesia: 8.4% decline (2021-2022), Brazil's Amazon: 50% reduction (2023) |
| Mangrove Loss Decline | 23% reduction globally (2000-2020) |
| Climate Change Threats | Increased vulnerability to wildfires and pests |
| Global Wildfire Emissions (2023) | 6,687 megatons of CO₂ (more than double EU's fossil fuel emissions) |
| US Forest Loss Projection (2027) | 25 million hectares to experience >20% host tree basal area loss due to insects and disease |