India’s tree cover is disappearing. Scientists say the country needs a plan.

A new report in the journal Science warns that India lacks a national strategy to protect its trees. The study, published in October 2026, calls for a conservation plan to safeguard the country’s tree cover. Researchers point to growing pressure on forests and urban trees. Without a clear plan, they say, India risks losing valuable environmental and economic benefits. The report urges policymakers to act before the damage becomes irreversible.