Question

a model of an ideal forest with natural vegetation

Answer 1

India is situated at tropical latitudes and has diverse temperature and rainfall regimes. The overall climate of India is suitable for the growth of forests. The climax formations of Indian subcontinent have been altered much due to human activities in the last few thousand years. However, the remaining vegetation shows that the natural vegetation of India primarily consists of forests. The grasslands found in the region are not natural plant formations but have originated secondarily due to destruction of natural forests in some places. Therefore, these represent various stages of seral (successional) development due to the influence of a variety of biotic influences.

Answer 2

Natural vegetation refers to the species composition of flora that is present in a specific region. There are many factors that affect the natural vegetation like climate, topography, and soil.

India has 5 types of natural vegetation in the forests - Tropical Evergreen Rain Forests, Deciduous or Monsoon Type of Forests, Dry Deciduous Forests and Scrubs, Semi-Desert and Desert Vegetation, and Tidal or Mangrove Forests. There are 16 forest types in India that have been categorized in the above classes. They also include the alpines, swamps, grasslands, Savannah, Montane forests, etc.