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Let the forests grow our economy

Jun 02, 2025 2 mins read
Let the forests grow our economy

Our forests have long stood as icons of our environmental philosophy and guardians of our national identity. With nearly 70 percent of the country under forest cover, we have earned international praise for our conservation record. But this strength is not mirrored in our economy. The forestry sector contributes only 2.48 percent to the national gross domestic product (GDP)—a figure shockingly low

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