What are the classification of natural vegetation. Write about the threats and how we can prevent the threats from occurring. (250 words) 15 marks
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The natural vegetation is the endowments of nature. They grow naturally by following the climatic variables. The types of natural vegetation differ according to precipitation, soil, climate, and topography. The cultivated crops and fruits, orchards form part of vegetation, but not natural vegetation.
Natural Vegetation of India
India is bestowed with a wide range of flora and fauna. Due to a diverse geographical and climatic condition, an extensive range of natural vegetation grows in India.
The natural vegetation of India and types of vegetation in India are important topics covered under both geography and ecology and environment for the IAS Exam.
Types of Natural Vegetation in India
(Vegetation Types of India)
Tropical Evergreen Rain Forests
Deciduous or Monsoon Type of Forests
Dry Deciduous Forests
Mountain Forests
Tidal or Mangrove Forests
Semi-Desert and Desert Vegetations
Tropical Evergreen Rain forests
The Tropical Evergreen rain forests are found in the areas where precipitation is more than 200 cm. They are largely found in the Northeastern regions of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Assam, Nagaland, the Western Ghats, the Tarai areas of the Himalayas, and the Andaman groups of Islands. They are also found in the hills of Khasi and Jaintia. The trees in this area have intense growth. The major trees found in this area are Sandal Wood, Rosewood, Garjan, Mahogany, and bamboo. It has copious vegetation of all kinds – trees, shrubs, and creepers giving it a multilayered structure. The elephants, monkey, lemur are the common animals found in these areas.