Guwahati, April 27 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts in Assam have witnessed extensive environmental degradation over the past few decades, with recent satellite-based studies highlighting a sharp decline in forest cover alongside growing human pressure on land resources.

Data from assessments conducted between 2001 and 2020 show that Karbi Anglong is among the worst-affected regions in the state, losing an estimated 97,400 hectares of tree cover, nearly 12% of its total forest area.

Further analysis between 2013 and 2023 indicates a reduction of about 108.56 sq. km in forest cover. This decline has been accompanied by a rise in agricultural land by 26.69 sq. km and an expansion of built-up area...