Explanation:

Assam’s forest cover increases by 221.51 square kilometres in last two years • But forest cover in 3 hill districts has declined drastically by 96 % • In northeast, except for Assam and Tripura, all other states showed a decline in forest cover •  Karbi Anglong recorded the deepest plunge with 93.82% decline in forest cover • Officials say aforestation and free distribution of seedlings to the public are on priority • Forest department’s cadre structure has been streamlined for the first time in several years.