Question
Download Solution PDFConsider the following statements about UP Forest
1. The Forest Cover in the State is 14,805.65 sq km which is 6.15 % of the State's geographical area.
2. Forest Cover in the State has Decreased by 126.65 sq km as compared to the previous assessment reported in ISFR 2017.
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDF- The Forest Cover in the State is 14,805.65 sq km which is 6.15 % of the State's geographical area. Hence statement 1 is Correct.
- In terms of forest canopy density classes, the State has
- Very Dense Forest (VDF) 2,616.43 sq km
- Moderately Dense Forest (MDF) 4,080.04 sq km
- Open Forest (OF) 8,109.18 sq km
- Forest Cover in the State has increased by 126.65 sq km as compared to the previous assessment reported in ISFR 2017. Hence statement 2 is Incorrect.
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