Himachal is considering using pine forest residue as bio fuel.

According to government statistics, the state reports 1,200 to 2,500 forest fires each year. The worst-affected districts are those in Shimla, Solan, Bilaspur, Una, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, and Sirmaur, which have mid- and low-hill terrain. To reduce reliance on fossil fuels through conservation, scientific management, and sustainable use of pine forest residue that can be converted to biofuel.