Planning and Development Department

Government of Tamil Nadu

15.1.1 - Percentage of total land area covered under forest

Target 15.1 - By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements
Indicator Number 15.1.1
Description Percentage of total land area covered under forest
Indicator Type National Specific
Department Forest Department
Indicator Info None
Unit of Measure Percentage
S. No. Year Value Target year Target Value Source
1 2015 17.59 2030 - Department of Forest
2 2016 17.59 2030 - Department of Forest
3 2017 17.59 2030 - Department of Forest
4 2018 17.59 2030 - Department of Forests (2017 ISFR)
5 2019 17.59 2030 - Department of Forests (2019 ISFR)
6 2020 17.59 2030 - ISFR 2019
7 2021 17.83 2030 - ISFR 2021
8 2022 17.83 2030 - ISFR 2021