India among top 3 countries in most significant forest area gains: FAO

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India gained 2,66,000 hectares of forest area annually from 2010 to 2020, securing the third spot among the top 10 countries with the most significant forest area gains during this period, according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

The report, released on Monday, said that China led the world with the maximum forest area gain of 1,937,000 hectares, followed by Australia with 4,46,000 hectares, and then India.

The UN agency praised India for its efforts in restoring degraded lands and expanding agroforestry through innovative approaches.

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Published On: 2024-07-23 @ 07:14:43 (10 hours ago)

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