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India - Forest Resources

Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Social Science

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Forest Definition and Current Status

  • Forest is the total plant life growing naturally in an area, also called natural vegetation
  • Influenced by ecological factors: temperature, rainfall, landforms, soil
  • India's forest area: 713,789 sq km (according to ISFR 2021)
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Types of Forests in India

  • India has 6 main types of forests based on natural environment
  • Evergreen forests: >250cm rainfall, <900m altitude, always green
  • Deciduous monsoon forests: 75-250cm rainfall, 65.5% of total forest area
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Forest Distribution and Location

  • Evergreen forests: Western Ghats, NE states (Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland), Andaman-Nicobar
  • Deciduous forests: Central India, parts of Peninsular plateau
  • Tropical grasslands: Central Peninsular plateau, border areas of Thar desert
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Importance of Forests

  • Environmental benefits: Pure air, good rainfall, soil erosion control
  • Ecological benefits: Shelter for animals and birds, ecological balance
  • Economic benefits: Employment opportunities, tourism

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Natural vegetation refers to plant lifeFound in regions below 900 metersThe most widespread forest typeUnique tidal forests found in deltasProtection of forests from human activities

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