<h1>Government issues model rules to simplify tree felling on agricultural land for agroforestry promotion</h1> The central government issued model rules to simplify tree felling procedures on agricultural land, aiming to promote agroforestry and double farmers' incomes. The rules establish a State Level Committee to oversee the process and require registration on the National Timber Management System portal. For properties with over 10 trees, online applications and field verification are mandatory, while smaller holdings need only photo documentation. The system creates digital documentation proving legal timber harvesting, helping farmers access better market prices and comply with international regulations. Currently, states have varying rules, creating procedural barriers that discourage agroforestry adoption among farmers.