A thorn forest’s flood-fighting power lies in its roots, which loosen the soil so “it acts more like a sponge,” said Bradley Christoffersen, an ecologist at the University of Texas Rio ...

Forest cover defined. FSI defines forests as any land with a tree canopy density of more than 10 per cent and an area of over one hectare, regardless of ownership or land use.

Data shows that in the past five fire seasons alone, India has reported a staggering 11,09,588 forest fires. Each year, from November to June, forests across the country ignite, threatening ...