India State of Forest Report 2021

Understanding Total Forest and Tree Cover in India: 2021 Report

Total Forest and Tree cover: 24.62% of India's geographical area

Total Forest Cover: 7,13,789 sq km (21.71% of geographical area)

Tree Cover: 2.91% of geographical area

Detailed Analysis of Increase in Forest Cover Compared to ISFR 2019

Forest and tree cover together: 0.28%

Forest Cover: 0.22%

Tree Cover: 0.76%

Examining Change in Recorded Forest Area/Green Wash (RFA/GW) Compared to 2019

Forest Cover within RFA/GW: Slight increase of 31 sq km

Forest Cover outside RFA/GW: Increase of 1,509 sq km

Identifying Top Five States with Increase in Forest Cover: 2021 ISFR

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Karnataka, Jharkhand

Assessing Forest Cover in Hill Districts: Key 2021 Findings

40.17% of total geographical area, decrease of 902 sq km

Analyzing Total Forest Cover in Tribal Districts: 2021 ISFR Data

37.53% of geographical area, decrease of 655 sq km inside RFA/GW, increase of 600 sq km outside

Reviewing Total Forest Cover in North-Eastern Region: 2021 Report

64.66% of geographical area, decrease of 1,020 sq km

Understanding Mangrove Cover Increase in India: 2021 Data

Increased by 0.34%

Analyzing Total Carbon Stock in Indian Forests: 2021 Findings

7,204.0 million tonnes, increase of 79.4 million tonnes since 2019

Assessing Forest Prone to Fire Areas in India: 2021 ISFR

22.27%

Analyzing Bamboo Forests Coverage in India: 2021 ISFR

Total bamboo-bearing area: 1,49,443 sq km, decrease of 10,594 sq km compared to ISFR 2019

Summarizing Key Definitions and Forest Cover Data in 2021 ISFR

Definitions: Forest cover, canopy density, recorded forest area (RFA)

Understanding Forest Cover Definitions and Largest Forest Cover States in India

Definitions: Forest density classes

Largest forest cover in India: Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Maharashtra

Detailed Forest Cover Distribution in India: State-Wise Analysis

• Madhya Pradesh: 77,700 sq km (25.93% of state’s geographical area)
• Arunachal Pradesh: 67,410 sq km (80.24% of state’s total area)
• Chhattisgarh: 55,586 sq km (41.33% of state’s geographical area)
• Odisha: 51,345 sq km (37.34% of state’s total area)
• Maharashtra: 50,628 sq km (16.47% of state’s geographical area)

Analyzing Distribution of Forest Area: Top States in India

Identifying Top States with Forest Cover: 2021 Data

• Uttar Pradesh: 37,000 sq km (15.41% of state’s geographical area)
• Assam: 28,000 sq km (35% of state’s total area)
• Jharkhand: 23,605 sq km (29.61% of state’s geographical area)
• Chhattisgarh: 55,586 sq km (41.33% of state’s geographical area)
• Tamil Nadu: 24,000 sq km (20.21% of state’s total area)

Analyzing Forest Cover in Western Ghats: 2021 ISFR Insights

The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, harbors extensive forest cover, with Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Goa being the key states contributing to its rich biodiversity.

Examining Forest Cover in Himalayan Region: 2021 ISFR Data

The Himalayan region, spanning states like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir, hosts diverse forest ecosystems crucial for maintaining ecological balance and providing various ecosystem services.