Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Forests & Their Species


1. Tropical Evergreen -Teak, Rosewood, Ebony, Ironwood, Bamboo, Canes, Champa, Sal, Mahua, Sandal & Sheesham

2. Tropical Dry Evergreen- Khirni, Jamun, Khokko, Ritha, Tamarind, Neem, Toddy Palm, Cane.

3. Tropical Dry Deciduous -Teak, Tendu, Sal, Amaltas, Palas, Rose-wood, Axlewood, Bijsal, Khair, Satinwood, Ghant, Pepal & Semal

4. Swamp Forests- Sundari tree, Nipa Friticans (a Palm), Epiphytes.

5. Himalaya Temperate- Oak, Deodar, Celtis, Maple, Chestnut.

6. Alpine -Rhododendron, Birch, Fir, Spruce, Plum