Forests and Non-Timber Produce
| Indicator | Figure |
|---|---|
| Forest cover | 20,194 sq km = 47.8% of geographical area |
| By division | Kashmir 50.97%, Jammu 45.89% |
| Type | 50.1% coniferous, 49.9% non-coniferous |
| Density | Very dense 19.42%, moderately dense 38%, open 43% |
| Protected Area Network | 4,861 sq km: 4 National Parks, 14 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 30 Conservation Reserves |
| Forest Rights Act titles | 6,172 (individual and community) |
| Non-timber forest produce | 171 depots traded Rs 12.05 crore in three years |
| Plantation | Over 1.94 crore plants raised in 2024-26; plan to plant one crore saplings |
Economic importance
- Timber (deodar, kail, fir, spruce), resin, fuelwood and grazing for nomadic Gujjars and Bakarwals.
- NTFP: guchhi (morel), medicinal herbs, honey, walnuts, chilgoza, kuth and others.
- Eco-tourism in national parks and wetlands supports livelihoods.
- Ban and enforcement: over 1.27 lakh kg of polythene and single-use plastic seized between 2020 and November 2025.
Keep practising
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Prepared for exam revision from the J&K Economic Survey 2025-26, J&K Budget 2026-27, PRS Legislative Research, NITI Aayog and replies in Parliament and the Legislative Assembly. Figures are advance estimates or latest available and official replies sometimes differ, so check the latest Economic Survey and Budget before relying on them. Found a mistake? Tell us.