8 States In India With Largest Forest Cover

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 23, 2024

Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh has the most forests in India, covering over 30% of its land, with a rich variety of forests, from tropical moist deciduous to tropical dry deciduous and subtropical hill forests.

Arunachal Pradesh

Has the second-largest forest cover, with dense green forests covering over 25% of its land. The state is home to approximately 20% of India's fauna.

Maharashtra

Maharashtra has a large forest area, covering over 17% of its land, with many national parks and sanctuaries. Sahyadris, also known as the Western Ghats, is a major contributor in this forest cover.

Odisha

Has a significant forest cover, with over 20% of its land dedicated to forests and wildlife. The state has some diverse ecosystems such as tropical moist deciduous forests, dry deciduous forests, and coastal mangrove forests.

Chhattisgarh

The state has a large forest area, covering around 60000 sq km area, with many rare plants and animals.

Karnataka

Karnataka is home to five Tiger Reserves, 30 Wildlife Sanctuaries, 15 Conservation Reserves and 1 Community Reserve.

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is a notable forest area, including tropical dry deciduous forests, moist deciduous forests, and mangrove forests along its coastline.

Assam

Assam has a large forest area covering over 34% of the state. Assam features famous wildlife reserves like Kaziranga and Manas, as well as the remarkable Molai forest.

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