Delhi's green cover increased marginally to 25% in 2023, with tree cover improving but forest cover slightly decreasing. The Forest Survey of India report, however, sparked debate due to its revised methodology, with experts raising concerns about the inclusion of invasive species and the accuracy of satellite imagery-based calculations.
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