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Yaspal Sundriyal

Professor of geology, Doon University.

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Yaspal Sundriyal

As per Global Forest Watch, Himachal Pradesh, in 2020 had 1.59 Mha of natural forest, extending over 29% of its land area. In 2024, it lost 572 ha of natural forest, equivalent to 181 kt of CO₂ emissions

Lean on science to save the Himalayas

Yaspal Sundriyal

16 Sep 2025

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