Chhattisgarh

• 23 Dec 2024

Chhattisgarh Tops in Forest and Tree Cover Growth: ISFR

Why in News? 

Recently, Chhattisgarh has emerged as the top state in combined forest and tree cover growth according to the Indian Forest Survey Report (ISFR) 2023. 

Key Points 

• Chhattisgarh's Forest and Tree Cover Growth: 
• Chhattisgarh has emerged as the top state in combined forest and tree cover growth according to the Indian Forest Survey Report (ISFR) 2023. 
• Chhattisgarh saw an increase of 94.75 sq km in forest cover, bringing its total forest area to 55,811.75 sq km. 
• The state recorded a total increase of 684 sq km in forest and tree cover, the highest among all Indian states. 
• Chhattisgarh's combined forest and tree cover (55,812 sq km) is the third-largest in the country after Madhya Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh, with a significant increase in both forest and tree areas. 

Key Findings from ISFR 2023 

• Total Forest and Tree Cover: 
  • India’s total forest and tree cover stands at 8,27,357 sq km, which is 25.17% of the country’s geographical area. 
  • The total forest and tree cover in India includes 7,15,343 sq km of forest cover (21.76% of the total geographical area) and 1,12,014 sq km of tree cover (3.41% of the total geographical area). 
• Top States in Forest and Tree Cover Growth: 
  • Chhattisgarh: Increased forest and tree cover by 684 sq km. 
  • Uttar Pradesh: Increased cover by 559 sq km. 
  • Odisha: Increased cover by 559 sq km. 
  • Rajasthan: Increased cover by 394 sq km. 
• States with Largest Forest and Tree Cover: 
  • Madhya Pradesh: Largest total cover at 85,724 sq km. 
  • Arunachal Pradesh: Second-largest cover at 67,083 sq km. 
  • Maharashtra: Third-largest cover at 65,383 sq km. 
• States with Largest Forest Cover: 
  • Madhya Pradesh: 77,073 sq km. 
  • Arunachal Pradesh: 65,882 sq km. 
  • Chhattisgarh: 55,812 sq km.