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Forest cover of eight mountain states down in 2 years: Government report

IndiaTimes Sunday, 22 December 2024
India's latest forest report reveals a concerning decline in forest cover across eight mountain states between 2021 and 2023, including significant losses in several northeastern states. Tripura experienced the largest decline, while Uttarakhand's loss impacted key forest divisions.
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