The Jammu and Kashmir government has distributed over 65,490 kanals of forest land to scheduled tribes including Gujjars and ...

A devastating blaze erupted in the Lidder Forest Division on Tuesday evening, rapidly consuming large sections of the forest despite concerted efforts by the Forest Department and local volunteers ...

Over 300 development projects in Jammu & Kashmir received forest clearance, promoting infrastructure and economic growth.

The number of forest fires in Jammu and Kashmir doubled in 2024-25 compared to the previous year, affecting 3,503.70 hectares. Most fires were ground fires, with grass and bushes being burned. J&K's ...

As many as 1,243 forest fires were reported in Jammu and Kashmir in the 2024-25 financial year, more than double than the previous fiscal but almost identical compared to 2022-23, Forest Minister ...