The forest produce loss in Himalayan moist temperate forest in the state is even higher at Rs 1,90,024 per hectare for moderate burnt and Rs 2,17,537 per hectare for low burnt. In tropical moist deciduous forest, the loss is Rs 46,824 per hectare for moderate burnt and Rs 26,915 per hectare for low burnt, while in tropical dry deciduous forest it is Rs 1,21,328 per hectare for moderate burnt and Rs 9,595 for low burnt. The loss of forest produce in Madhya Pradesh too ranges between Rs 1,20,825 per hectare and `83,628 per hectare in tropical moist and tropical dry deciduous forests. In tropical moist deciduous forest, the loss is Rs 46,824 per hectare for moderate burnt and Rs 26,915 per hectare for low burnt, while in tropical dry deciduous forest it is Rs 1,21,328 per hectare for moderate burnt and Rs 9,595 for low burnt. The loss of forest produce in Madhya Pradesh too ranges between Rs 1,20,825 per hectare and `83,628 per hectare in tropical moist and tropical dry deciduous forests.

Source: Indian Express October 07, 2023 06:50 UTC