Centre issues model rules to make tree felling on farms easier and legal timber exports

Published on 24 April 2026

Permissions get streamlined as traceability becomes mandatory

The Centre has rolled out model rules for agroforestry that simplify permissions for farmers seeking to fell trees on farmland. The framework is designed to expand tree cover, support climate targets, and help double farmer incomes by integrating trees into regular farming while boosting traceability. It also aims to create a legal, export-ready timber supply chain.

Model rules streamline tree felling permissions for farmers
Traceability and compliance are strengthened to curb illegal timber
Agroforestry is positioned to expand tree cover and climate benefits
The plan targets a legal timber ecosystem suited for exports

#farmer incomes #timber trade #climate goals #agroforestry #regulation

Read the full story at The Economic Times

This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic Times

Centre issues model rules to make tree felling on farms easier and legal timber exports

The full experience is on mobile.