afforestation

Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (Campa)

The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA): A Critical Analysis of India’s Forest Compensation Mechanism Introduction India, with its rich biodiversity and vast forest cover, faces a constant struggle to balance development with environmental conservation. The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) was established in 2004 as a crucial mechanism to … Read more

National Afforestation Programme

The National Afforestation Programme: A Green Revolution in India India, a land of diverse landscapes and rich biodiversity, faces the pressing challenge of environmental degradation. Deforestation, driven by factors like population growth, urbanization, and unsustainable agricultural practices, has led to a decline in forest cover, impacting ecological balance, climate change, and livelihoods. To address this … Read more

National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board

The National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board: A Green Sentinel for India’s Future Introduction India, a land of diverse landscapes and rich biodiversity, faces the pressing challenge of environmental degradation. Deforestation, soil erosion, and climate change threaten the delicate balance of its ecosystems and the well-being of its people. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the … Read more

Forest conservation Act

In order to check rapid deforestation due to forestlands being released by state governments for agriculture, Industry and other development projects (allowed under the Indian Forest Act) the federal government enacted the Forest Conservation Act in 1980 with an amendment in 1988. The Act made the prior approval of the federal government necessary for de-reservation … Read more