India's Forest Gains

Added 266,000 hectares annually (2010-2020), ranked third globally.

Top Countries

China (1.94 million hectares), Australia (446,000 hectares) lead in forest area gains.

Agroforestry Initiatives

FAO praised India’s policies for land restoration and promoting agroforestry.

Global Deforestation

Significant declines in Indonesia (8.4%) and Brazil’s Amazon (50%).

Mangrove Loss

Global mangrove loss rate fell by 23% (2000-2020).

Climate Change Impact

Forests vulnerable to wildfires and pests; global wildfires emitted 6,687 megatons of CO2 in 2023.

US Forests

25 million hectares at risk from insects and disease by 2027.