PINE (PINUS ROXBURGHII) CAN BOOST GREEN ECONOMY POST COVID-19 IN THE HIMALAYAN STATES

This article describes how Pine (Pinus roxburghii) tree products can create opportunities for a green and inclusive economic recovery in Himalayan states hit by COVID - 19 pandemic, where Pine trees grow in abundance. A Pine based green economy can enhance the livelihood opportunities of the poor people and enhance the resilience of state economies and societies in the face of severe recession and bring about reduction in degradation of forests and prevent forest fires.