WebKalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR) located in the South Western Ghats montane rain forests in Tirunelveli district and Kanyakumari district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is the second-largest protected area in Tamil Nadu. It is part of the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. [1] History [ edit] WebJul 18, 2024 · The forest cover assessment is a wall-to-wall mapping exercise based on remote sensing supported by intensive ground verification and field data from National …
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WebMay 21, 2024 · The Tamil Nadu government has already taken steps to increase the forest cover to 33 per cent from the present 20.27 per cent, as announced in the state budget, … WebApr 14, 2024 · Cumbum Grapes. Image source: krishijagran.com. Tamil Nadu’s famous Cumbum Panneer Thratchai, also known as Cumbum grapes, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The Cumbum valley in Tamil Nadu is known as the ‘Grapes City of South India’ and cultivates the Panneer Thratchai, a variety also known … the mariner newcastle co down
Survey shows how Tamil Nadu is missing wood for trees
WebJul 18, 2024 · As per the latest ISFR-2024, the total forest cover of the country is 7,13,78,903 hectare which is 21.71% of the geographical area of the country. The State and Union Territories wise details of forest cover as per ISFR 2024is given at Annexure. Various schemes are being implemented by the Central and State Government/Union … WebFeb 9, 2024 · Today, the Government of Tamil Nadu’s Forest Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced in Chennai the launch of the “Trees Outside Forests in India (TOFI)” program in Tamil Nadu, which will bring together farmers, companies, and other private institutions to rapidly expand tree coverage … WebSep 25, 2024 · CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday launched Green Tamil Nadu Mission with an ambitious target of planting 265 crore seedlings of native trees in an area of about 13,500 sq.km in 10... the mariner newcastle