💨 Abstract

Uttar Pradesh has experienced a significant expansion of its forest cover by 559.19 sq km, according to the Indian Forest Status Report 2023. This increase is attributed to large-scale plantation drives led by the state government, including the 'Ped Lagao, Ped Bachao Jan Abhiyan-2024', which saw 36.80 crore saplings planted in a year.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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