Forest Services 2025 key predictions revealed

With ISFR 2023 delays fueling speculation of a 2-3% forest cover drop (particularly in unclassified areas under the Godavarman judgment), professionals predict MoEFCC-led audits by Q1 2026. Whispers recommend IFoS promotions tied to carbon credit pilots, with 50+ officers eyed for international postings. Privatization rumors in Maharashtra forests (sanitizing wildlife for markets) spark backlash, predicting policy reversals.