The news refers to the recent easing of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, through an amendment.
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Access open: Why easing forest conservation law may not yet translate into wood for paper mills
A recent amendment to India's forest conservation law aims to ease restrictions on forest plantations, potentially boosting wood supply for industries like paper mills. However, the article highlights that the actual success of these plantations hinges critically on active participation and policies from state governments. Factors such as land quality and logistical distances will also significantly influence whether these policy changes translate into tangible wood availability, making it a key issue for environmental policy and industrial development.
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This easing is primarily due to the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023, which came into effect on December 1, 2023.
The amendment aims to exempt certain categories of land, including plantations on non-forest land, from the Act's stringent provisions.
State governments are identified as holding the 'key' to how effectively forest plantations can unfold and expand.
Factors like 'distance' from paper mills and 'land quality' are crucial determinants for the economic viability and uptake of these plantations.
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