Recorded forest area, comprising designated forest lands under governmental supervision, represents a crucial metric for monitoring the extent and health of forest ecosystems.
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India State Forest Report 2021 – Major Terms/Definitions, Forest-Tree Cover – UPSC Environment Notes
The Indian State Forest Report of 2021 stands as a comprehensive testament to the state of India’s rich and diverse forest ecosystems
Green Good Deeds Initiative – UPSC Environment Notes
The Green Good Deeds campaign has been initiated by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) – UPSC Environment Notes
The World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) stands as a beacon of global conservation efforts, committed to safeguarding the planet’s rich biodiversity and fostering harmony between humanity and nature.
International Whaling Commission (IWC) – UPSC Environment Notes
Whaling refers to the act of hunting and killing whales for various purposes, including obtaining their meat and oil.
Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) – UPSC Environment Notes
The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) stands as an emblem of India’s rich biodiversity and the tireless efforts to understand, conserve, and celebrate it.
National Action Plan for Conservation of Migratory Birds (2018-2023) – UPSC Environment Notes
The migratory birds made their appearance in the first week of October, at a time when temperatures in the region and its surroundings ranged between 33°C and 35°C.
National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) 2017-2031 – UPSC Environment Notes
In 1983, the inaugural National Wildlife Action Plan (NWAP) was endorsed following a decision by the Indian Board of Wildlife during its XV meeting in 1982.
Animal Welfare Board of India – UPSC Environment Notes
The Animal Welfare Board of India functions as a statutory advisory body overseeing Animal Welfare Laws and advocating for the well-being of animals across the country.
Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats – UPSC Environment Notes
IDWH, known as the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats, was introduced as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme during the eleventh Plan period