Forestry in India is a significant rural industry and a major environmental resource. India is one of the ten most forest-rich countries of the world. Together, India and 9 other countries account for 67 … See more

India is a large and diverse country. Its land area includes regions with some of the world's highest rainfall to very dry deserts, coast line to … See more

According to the 2019 Forest Survey, the State of Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country. In terms of percentage of forest cover Mizoram (85.41 percent) is the most forest rich state. In Lakshadweep, around 90.33% of forest can be found. The … See more

Significant forest products of India include paper, plywood, sandalwood, timber, poles, pulp and matchwood, fuelwood, sal seeds, tendu leaves, … See more

Forestry in ancient and medieval India
The forest (vana/araṇya) played a major role in early Indian literature, usually presented in opposition to settled society. It was represented … See more

In the 1970s, India declared its long-term strategy for forestry development to compose of three major objectives: to reduce soil erosion and flooding; to supply the growing needs of the domestic wood products industries; and to supply the needs of the rural … See more

Indian forests are more than trees and an economic resource. They are home to some of earth's unique flora and fauna.
Indian forests … See more