Ranni Forest Division.
Ranni Forest Division
| Ranni Forest Division റാന്നി വനം ഡിവിഷൻ ராந்நி வன பிரிவு | |
|---|---|
| Area | 1059.0640 km2 |
| Administration | |
| Established | 1958 |
| Governing body | Kerala Forest Department |
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Which is the smallest area forest Division in Kerala?
Alappuzha District
In Kerala, Idukki District has the maximum forest cover of 3930 sq.km and Alappuzha District has the lowest forest cover of 38 sq.km. In terms of percentage of forest cover with total geographical area, Wayanad has the highest forest cover of 83.3%, followed by Idukki and Pathanamthitta.
Which is the first forest Division in Kerala?
The Travancore Forest Act came into force in 1887. As per this Act, Konni was declared as the first Reserve Forest in 1888 (October 9). More areas were declared as Reserve forests in 1889.
How many forests are there in Kerala?
Apart from this, there are 11 Wild life Sanctuaries, 2 Bird Sanctuary and a Tiger Reserve – Periyar Tiger Reserve, in the state.
Types of forests found in Kerala.
| # | Forest Type | Area (lakh ha.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests | 0.094 |
| 4 | Mountain Sub Tropical Forests | 0.188 |
| 5 | Plantations | 1.538 |
| Total | 9.400 |
What is the forest area of Kerala?
The State has reported extent of recorded forest area (RFA) 11,309 sq km which is 29.11% of its geographical area.
Which is the biggest forest division in Kerala?
Ranni Forest Division
Ranni Forest Division
| Ranni Forest Division റാന്നി വനം ഡിവിഷൻ ராந்நி வன பிரிவு | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ranni, Kerala, India |
| Coordinates | 9°23′12″N 76°47′08″ECoordinates: 9°23′12″N 76°47′08″E |
| Area | 1059.0640 km2 |
| Administration |
Which is the dense forest in Kerala?
Munnar forest ranges located amidst the hill folds of Western Ghats is one of the dense and largest forest places in Kerala. It is home to Eravikulam National Park which is Kerala’s first National Park. It was established to protect the rare species of Nilgiri Tahr and Neelakurinji.
Which is the smallest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala?
Pampadum Shola National Park
Pampadum Shola National Park is the smallest national park in Kerala state, South India.
Which district has more forest in Kerala?
Idukki
Idukki is the district having more forest land in Kerala while Alappuzha has no forest land.
Which is the best district of Kerala?
Top 10 District of Kerala For Mountain and Backwater Tourism
- Palakkad-The Gateway To Kerala.
- Idukki-High Wavy Mountains.
- Wayanad-Five Ghat Roads.
- Thrissur-The Elephants Festival.
- Kollam-Gateway To BackWaters.
- Kasargod-Land of Lords and Forts.
- Ernakulam-The Commercial Capital.
- Kozhikode-The City of Spices.
Which district has no forest in Kerala?
Alappuzha have no forest land.
Which state has lowest forest cover?
Haryana
In 2017, Haryana had the lowest forest cover with respect to total geographical area in India at 6.79 percent. Trailing closely behind was the state of Punjab with 6.87 percent tree cover. Both Haryana and Punjab are located in the northern part of India.
Which is the evergreen forest in Kerala?
Evergreen forests of Muthanga
The Muthanga sanctuary consists of tropical moist dry deciduous, evergreen forests, bamboo thickets, and plantations and is home to many varieties of birds and animals.
Which is India’s largest forest?
Above is the protected forest in Van Vihar National Park. Chhatthisgarh and Odisha are other major forest covered states of India. Above elephants in Chandaka forest, Odisha.
Forest Types and assessment.
| Type of forest | Area (in square kilometres) | Percentage of total forest |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Forest Cover + Scrub) | 7,54,252 | 98.26 |
How many forest circles are there in Kerala?
Land coverage
The total forest area in the state is 10,336 km2 (3,991 sq mi) (1995), forming 27.83% of the total geographic area. There are six national parks with a total area of 558.16 km2 (215.51 sq mi). There are fourteen wildlife sanctuaries with a total area of 1,891.07 km2 (730.15 sq mi).
Where is the biggest forest in India?
In terms of area, Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover of 77,414 square km in the country, followed by Arunachal Pradesh with 66,964 square km and Chhattisgarh with 55,547 square km. However, these states have reported a decline in forest cover.
Which is the official tree of Kerala?
Coconut
Which place is called lungs of Kochi?
The Managalavanam is often regarded as the “green lung of Kochi”, considering its role in keeping the city’s air pollution under check. The area is a roosting place for many kinds of resident and migratory birds.
What is Kerala density?
Density of Population (persons per sq. km.): Density of population of Kerala is 860 persons per sq.km.
Which is the smallest national park in Kerala?
Pampadum Shola National Park
Pampadum Shola National Park is the smallest national park in Idukki district of Kerala in India.
Pampadum Shola National Park.
| Pampadum Shola National Park പാമ്പാടും ഷോല വന്യജീവി സംരക്ഷ്ണ കേന്ദ്രം | |
|---|---|
| IUCN category II (national park) | |
| Pampadum Shola NP | |
| Location | Near Vattavada, Devikulam taluk, Idukki district, Kerala, South India |
| Nearest city | Marayoor |
Which is the largest sanctuary in Kerala?
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is the biggest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala which is Spread over an area of approximately 777 sq km.
