How forest plantations have shaped Karnataka’s green cover over 75 years

In this opinion piece published in Deccan Herald, Dr. Jagmohan Sharma reflects on how forest plantations have shaped Karnataka’s green cover over the past 75 years. He highlights the role of plantations in restoring degraded forests, protecting forest land, reducing pressure on natural forests, and meeting the growing demand for forest resources. The article calls for a broader understanding of plantation forestry and its contribution to forest conservation and resource management.

Dr. Jagmohan Sharma is a retired Indian Forest Service officer on the Board of the Public Affairs Centre

Image source: Deccan Herald (reproduced from the original article).

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