India's central government has released a fact sheet listing 36 species suitable for agroforestry, following the enactment of a law exempting agroforestry and plantations from regulatory oversight. The species include bamboo, subabul (considered invasive) and various varieties of eucalyptus (known for high water consumption). Agroforestry practices offer financial and environmental advantages such as increased farm profitability and carbon sequestration. The move aims to increase India's green cover and reduce reliance on wood imports. However, there are concerns about promoting invasive species and managing the environmental trade-offs of fast-growing species.