The FSI classifies forest types by their percentage canopy density: “Very Dense Forest” (VDF) has more than 70% canopy density, “Moderately Dense Forest” (MDF) 40–70%, and “Open Forest ...

Another 589.4sqkm or 15.9% forest is moderately dense forest (MDF). However, the state also has 555.4sqkm or 15% of very dense forest (VDF). As per the report, a majority of Goa’s forest cover ...

“The decline in very dense and moderately dense forests indicates significant tree felling in the state over the past two years,” Bhatia said. He emphasised that forest density is the true ...

CHANDIGARH: The dense forest cover in Haryana has declined, but the total forest and tree cover has increased, according to the India State of Forest Report 2023, which was recently released.