Planning and Development Department

Government of Tamil Nadu

15.1.2 - Protected areas as percentage of total geographical area (in'000' sq.km)

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 15.1.2
Description Protected areas as percentage of total geographical area (in'000' sq.km)
Indicator Type National Specific
Department Forest Department
Indicator Info None
Unit of Measure Sq.km
S. No. Year Value Target year Target Value Source
1 2015 5.43 2030 33 Department of Forest and Table 9.25.2 of ISFR 2017
2 2016 5.43 2030 33 ISFR 2015
3 2017 5.43 2030 33 Department of Forests (2017 ISFR)
4 2018 5.43 2030 33 ISFR 2017
5 2019 5.43 2030 33 Department of Forests (2019 ISFR)
6 2020 5.43 2030 33 ISFR 2019
7 2021 5.48 2030 33 Forest Department (Wildlife wing)
8 2022 5.48 2030 33 Forest Department (Wildlife Wing)