❖ It was titled as the “State of world forest report 2024” by the FAO.

❖ China led the world with the maximum forest area gain of 19,37,000 hectares.

❖ It is followed by Australia with 4,46,000 hectares, and India.

❖ India gained 2,66,000 hectares of forest area annually from 2010 to 2020. 

❖ India securing the third spot among the top 10 countries with the most significant forest area gains during this period.

❖ Other countries in the top 10 include Chile, Vietnam, Turkey, the United States, France, Italy and Romania.

❖ It also said the rate of gross global mangrove loss decreased by 23% during the periods — 2000 to 2010 and 2010 to 2020.