Distinguishing between 'recorded forest area' (legal status) and 'forest cover' (actual canopy presence) is important. Forest policy aims involve increasing tree/forest cover percentages. Court decisions have significantly impacted forestry practices in HP.
Select the correct statements from the following : (i) Supreme Court of India has allowed the State for silviculture green felling of three species on experimental basis. (ii) Forests in H.P. cover an area of 37947 sq. kms of total geographical area of the state (iii) In H.P. presently 30% of the total geographical areas support forest cover. (iv) The aim of the forest department is to enhance the forest cover in the state to 35% of its geographical area by 2030.
Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Forest and Wildlife (Forest conservation policies, acts, and rules (e.g., Forest Conservation Act, Indian Forest Act))
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