GENERAL20 Sept 2026
Industry seeks wider use of degraded forests for compensatory afforestation
Industry bodies are asking for a change in the rules. They want private projects in forest-heavy states to plant trees on degraded forest land when non-forest land is not available. Their suggestion is to do this on twice the area. It affects companies setting up projects in these states. If accepted, such firms would have a new, easier route to meet their tree-planting duty. Watch for official word.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Industry bodies want private projects in forest-rich states to use degraded forest land for compensatory afforestation.
- They propose this only when non-forest land is not available for the plantation.
- The suggestion is to plant on twice the area of degraded forest.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your project may need compensatory afforestation, speak to your environmental consultant about how this proposal could affect your plan. It is only a demand from industry bodies right now, so do not treat it as an approved rule or final outcome.
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