Forest Types of India

Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests are characterized by tall trees, dense vegetation, and high rainfall. They are found in the Western Ghats, Northeast India, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests are characterized by trees that shed their leaves during the dry season. They are found in Central and Southern India.

Temperate Deciduous Forests are characterized by trees that shed their leaves during the winter season. They are found in the Himalayas and the Khasi and Jaintia Hills.

Subtropical Pine Forests are characterized by the presence of pine trees. They are found in the Himalayas and the Khasi and Jaintia Hills.

The Sundarbans Mangrove Forest is the largest mangrove forest in the world. It is located in the Ganges Delta, which is shared by India and Bangladesh.

Tropical Thorn Forests are characterized by the presence of thorny trees and shrubs. They are found in the arid and semi-arid regions of India.

Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests are characterized by the presence of trees that shed their leaves during the dry season. They are also known as savanna forests.