Natural Vegetation of India and ISFR report: Which state has the largest forest cover in terms of area according to ISFR 2021?

According to ISFR 2021, Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in absolute terms, covering approximately 77,493 square kilometers. This accounts for about 25.11% of the state's geographical area. The state's extensive forest cover includes significant areas of tropical deciduous forests, which support diverse wildlife including tigers, leopards, and various bird species. Madhya Pradesh's forests play a crucial role in carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, and providing livelihoods to forest-dependent communities.