<span style="color: #222222;">Jammu and Kashmir has figured among top five states of the country in terms of increase in its forest cover area over past two years which is a significant achievement in forest conservation.<br />''<br />''As per biennial report of Forest Survey of India, Dehradun, J&K has figured among the top five states that have registered a maximum increase in forest cover during the last two years.<br />''<br />''Dr. Mohit Gera, Pr. Chief Conservator of Forests, J&K informed that as per the report, J&K has tree growing stock of 144.16 cubic meter per hectare which is the highest among all the States and UT's of the country.<br />''<br />''Commissioner Secretary Forest, Ecology & Environment, Manoj K. Dwivedi appreciated the efforts of officers and frontline staff of the Forest Department in protecting and managing the forest effectively.<br />''<br />''which has resulted in the increase of 371 sq km in forest cover. He impressed upon the need for best utilization of funds from CAMPA, State Sector & various Centrally Sponsored Schemes for improving the quality of forests.</span><br />