Trees Outside Forest Resources in India

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This Forest Survey of India (FSI) report (2020) details the extent, distribution, and ecological-economic significance of Trees Outside Forests (TOF) across India. It describes the evolution of TOF assessment methodologies and presents spatial data on TOF types (block, linear, scattered) and species. The report highlights TOF’s contributions to livelihoods, carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture.