Forest cover

India’s forest cover continues to show increasing trend: Report

The top five states in terms of increased forest cover are Andhra Pradesh (647 square km), Telangana ( 632 square km), Odisha (537 square km) and Jharkhand (110 square km).

Jan 14, 2022, 21:29 PM IST

Loss of forest cover due to human activities causing elevation in malaria cases: Study

Researchers build upon evidence that patterns in climate change, deforestation, and other human-induced changes to the natural environment are amplifying malaria transmission.

May 23, 2017, 21:57 PM IST

India losing green cover faster than ever, warns study

The world's forests have shrunk by three percent since 1990 - an area equivalent to the size of South Africa - and India is among the countries who are losing their forest cover faster than others, researchers have warned.

Sep 15, 2015, 12:18 PM IST