Deforestation in India

Deforestation in India is the widespread destruction of major forests in India. It is mainly caused by environmental degradation by stakeholders such as farmers, ranches, loggers and plantation corporations. In 2009, India ranked 10th worldwide in the amount of forest loss,^[1] where world annual deforestation is estimated as 13.7 million hectares (34×10^⁶ acres) a year.^[1]

^ ^a ^b Gore, Al (3 November 2009). "9". Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis. Rod ale Books. pp. 174, 192, 184, 186, 192, 172. ISBN 978-1-59486-734-7.

[int-1] Gore, Al (3 November 2009). "9". Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis. Rod ale Books. pp. 174, 192, 184, 186, 192, 172. ISBN 978-1-59486-734-7.

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