Question

Explain different types of forests, its characteristics and usage​

Answer 1

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There are broadly five categories of forests in India. They are named as Tropical evergreen forests, Tropical deciduous forests, Tropical thorn forests, Montane forests, and Swamp forests.

☞ Tropical Deciduous Forests

These trees have broadleafs. India also has temperate deciduous forests but less in number. These broad leaves are shed in the autumn season.

☞ Tropical Rain Forests (Equatorial rainforests)

Rainforests are those forests which are characterized by heavy rainfall between 1750 mm and 2000 mm. Coffee, bananas and chocolates come from tropical rainforests.

☞ Montane Forests

This type of forest is found in mountain or hilly areas. The forests in the northern region are denser than in the South. At higher altitudes, fir, juniper, deodar, and chilgoza can be found.

☞ Tropical Thorn Forests

They are found in the area with very little rainfall (as little as 50cm).

☞ Swamp Forests

These are also called Wetland forests in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and in Rann of Kutch. The other name of these forests is Littoral forests.