In a shocking disclosure it has been revealed that the country’s forest cover is decreasing and the maximum loss is being reported from the Northeastern states including Meghalaya once considered to be the last vestige of hope as far as tree cover is concerned.

India’s forest cover has declined by 367 sq km between 2007 and 2009, the yet to be released biannual Forest Survey of India Report, 2011 said. The largest dip in forest cover was evident in the Northeast which has lost 550 sq km.