22 Mar 2022 International forest day
International forest day – Today Current Affairs
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International Day of Forests was organized globally on March 21, 2021.
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In the year 2012, the United Nations General Assembly declared 21 March to be observed as International Day of Forests (IDF). The Hindu Analysis.
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The purpose of this day is to create awareness in different communities about the importance and contribution of the forests.
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On the occasion of this day, the government machinery and private organizations together with the importance of the forests and their role in the environment and the economy.
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This day is organized by the United Nations One Forum (UnFF) and UN Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO). Today Current Affairs.
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There is a theme of this day for 2021- ‘Forests and Sustainable Production and Consumption).
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India’s population has increased three-fold since independence, although forests cover one-fifth of India’s total land area. The Hindu Analysis.
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As per the India Forest Status Report-2021, the forest and tree cover continues to increase in the country with an additional cover of 1,540 sq km in the last two years.
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The forest area of India is now 7,13,789 sq km, which is 21.71% of the country’s geographical area, which is higher than 21.67% in the year 2019. Today Current Affairs.
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Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country in terms of area, followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra.
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The top five states in terms of forest cover as a percentage of total geographical area are Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur and Nagaland.
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