What is Karnataka's forest cover percentage as per ISFR 2023?

Q. What is Karnataka's forest cover percentage as per ISFR 2023?
Answer: 20.44%
Notes: According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, Karnataka's forest cover is 20.47% of its geographical area, covering 39,254.27 sq km. The report noted a decrease in forest cover compared to previous assessments. Mangrove cover in Karnataka is 14.20 sq km, which increased by 2.54 sq km.

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