India Lost 18,200 Hectares of Primary Forest in 2024: Global Forest Watch Report
News Summary In 2024, India experienced a significant loss of 18,200 hectares of primary forest, marking an increase from 17,700 hectares in 2023, as reported by Global Forest Watch (GFW). This loss contributes to a total of 2.31 million hectares of tree cover lost since 2001, equating to a 7.1% decrease in tree cover and…