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VOL. 8, ISSUE 3 (2026)
Change in forest cover scenario in last decade in Karauli, Rajasthan, India: A review
Authors
Sampat Singh Meena
Abstract
Forest cover plays a significant role in our life whether directly or indirectly and play vital role for ecological stability, a wide range of forest resources are obtained from it. Over the past two decades, climate change and anthropogenic activities have a significant impact on forest cover. The present study focusses on change in forest cover scenarios between 2013 to 2023 in karauli, Rajasthan. During last few decade forest cover area change in very dance forest, moderate forest, open forest and total forest science 2013 to 2023 on basic of India state forest report (ISFR) of forest survey of India (FSI). This research article analyzes the changes in Karauli's forest area based on the Forest Survey of India's (FSI) ISFR reports (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023) and the Rajasthan Forest Department reports (2013-2025). The result of present study during the period 2021 to 2023 showed a decline in forest cover by 3.69 km2in karauli and Rajasthan decline in forest cover by 83.80 km2, but net change in forest cover and tree cover Rajasthan added 394.5 km2.Impact of deforestation and decline in forest cover change has significant socio-economic consequences, such as climate change, the loss and destruction of natural habitat, the loss of water and forest resources, drought conditions, soil erosion, and air pollution. So, there is an urgent and critical need to raise awareness about the importance of forests and their sustainable use. Furthermore, it is recommended that corrective measures be taken to minimize the adverse effects caused by deforestation.
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Pages:41-47
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Sampat Singh Meena "Change in forest cover scenario in last decade in Karauli, Rajasthan, India: A review". International Journal of Environmental and Ecology Research, Vol 8, Issue 3, 2026, Pages 41-47
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