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Loss of Farm Trees
Context
A recent study based on satellite observations sheds light on a concerning trend in India's agricultural landscape. Between 2018 and 2022, over five million large farmland trees, vital for agroforestry, were felled to make way for farming.
Key Findings:
- The study revealed a significant loss of mature trees within a decade. It highlights the disappearance of around 11 percent of India’s large trees, particularly in states like Telangana and Maharashtra.
- Agricultural expansion: Several states pointed to agricultural expansion, notably for paddy fields, as the primary reason for tree felling.
- Human-induced factors like changing agricultural practices and infrastructure development were identified as major contributors to this alarming trend.
Concerns and Implications:
- The depletion of large farmland trees poses ecological and socio-economic challenges, including loss of biodiversity, carbon release, and erosion of indigenous knowledge.
- These trees play a crucial role in agroforestry, offering benefits like soil fertilization, crop protection, and provision of fruits and medicine.
- The decline in such trees may exacerbate climate change and threaten the sustainability of agricultural practices.
- India historically practices traditional agroforestry, integrating beneficial trees like neem, coconut, and jackfruit into agricultural areas.
- The loss of these trees signifies a shift in farming practices and land use patterns, with potential repercussions on environmental sustainability and livelihoods.
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