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Kerala has been ranked third among the top five States in terms of increase in forest cover, according to the India State of Forest Report, 2019, prepared by the Forest Survey of India of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, that was released in New Delhi on Monday.
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What is the position of Kerala in forest cover?
Based on the interpretation of IRS Resourcesat-2 LISS III satellite data of the period Dec 2017 to March 2018, the Forest Cover in the State is 21,144.29 sq km which is 54.42% of the State’s geographical area.
What is the forest percentage in Kerala?
1. The recorded forest area in the state is 11,265 km which constitutes 28.99% of state’s geographical area. Reserved Forests constitute 98.74% and Protected Forests 1.26% of the recorded forest areas. 2,379 km² which constitutes 6.12% of the state’s geographical area.
Which state has highest forest in India?
Map of States having largest forest cover in India
| Rank | States with Highest Forest Cover 2013 | Total Forest Cover in Sq kms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madhya Pradesh | 77,482 |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | 66,688 |
| 3 | Chhattisgarh | 55,611 |
| 4 | Odisha | 51,619 |
Which Indian state has highest forest area in 2020?
Top 5 states having highest forest cover as a percentage of total geographical area: Mizoram (85.41%)
Top 5 states having highest forest cover area-wise:
- Madhya Pradesh.
- Arunachal Pradesh.
- Chhattisgarh.
- Odisha.
- Maharashtra.
Which is the biggest forest in Kerala?
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 district have no forest in Kerala?
district Alappuzha
But the district Alappuzha situated in Kerala is the only district of Kerala which have no forests.
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 |
Which is 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.
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 the smallest forest Division in Kerala?
Ranni Forest Division
| Ranni Forest Division റാന്നി വനം ഡിവിഷൻ ராந்நி வன பிரிவு | |
|---|---|
| Area | 1059.0640 km2 |
| Administration | |
| Established | 1958 |
| Governing body | Kerala Forest Department |
Which state in India has no forest?
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.
Which state has most forest?
List by state, district, or territory
| Rank | State, district or territory | Percent forest (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 89.46% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 84.32% |
| 3 | American Samoa | 80.84% |
| 4 | Northern Mariana Islands | 80.37% |
Which is the best forest in India?
India’s best forest vacations
- Kaziranga National Park, Assam.
- Mawphlang Sacred Grove, Shillong.
- Sunderbans, West Bengal.
- Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim.
- Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand.
- Wayanad, Kerala.
- Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan.
- Mizoram.
Which state has largest mangrove forest?
Among the states and UTs, West Bengal has the highest percentage of area under total Mangrove cover followed by Gujarat and Andaman Nicobar Islands.
Which is the largest forest in world?
Amazon
#1 Amazon. The undisputed number 1 is probably the most famous forest on earth, the South American Amazon. The forest of all forests, with its fabulous 5,500,000 km2 , not only has the largest area, but is also home to one in ten species existing on earth.
Which is the deepest forest in Kerala?
Munnar Deep Forests
Munnar forest ranges located amidst the hill folds of Western Ghats is one of the dense and largest forest places in Kerala.
What is the name of Kerala Forest?
National Parks
| Serial No | Name of Reserve | Year of Formation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eravikulam National Park | 1978 |
| 2 | Silent Valley National Park | 1984 |
| 3 | Pampadum Shola National Park | 2003 |
| 4 | Mathikettan Shola National Park | 2003 |
Where is the Kerala Forest?
It conserves 10,336 km2 (3,991 sq mi) of forests forming 29.101% of the total geographic area of the state. The headquarters of department is in Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department.
| Kerala Forest Department | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Vazhuthacaud, Kerala, India |
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.
Which is the first Forest Academy in Kerala?
The Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) is an organisation based in Peechi, in Thrissur.
