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Model Rules for tree felling on farmland

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: Model Rules for tree felling on farmland (GS3 · Environment, 29 June 2025)

What happened

  • MoEFCC issued Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands [PIB].

Background

  • They simplify registration and transit [PIB].

Why it matters

  • Easier rules let farmers grow timber.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Conservation and EIA

  1. As per PIB (2025-06-29): moEFCC issued Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands.
  2. Easier rules let farmers grow timber.
Quotable data point

MoEFCC issued Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands.

PIB: Agroforestry Model Rules, 29 Jun 2025

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: agroforestry.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Model Rules aim to promote

Answer (a) & explanation

PIB.

Official source: PIB: Agroforestry Model Rules, 29 Jun 2025

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