Natural vegetation is defined as vegetation that has been kept undisturbed for an extended length of time in order for species to adapt to the climate and soil. India’s forests include tropical evergreen forests, deciduous forests, dry deciduous forests, mountain forests, tidal or mangrove forests, and semi-desert or desert vegetation. The tropical deciduous forests are the most common in India. These forests are located across areas with rainfall ranging from 70 to 200 cm. These woodlands are classified as moist or dry based on the presence of water.
Moist deciduous forests are prevalent in places with 100-200cm of rainfall. They can be found on the foothills of the Himalayas, the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, and Orissa. Teak, Sal, mahua, amla, and semul are some examples of trees. Moist deciduous woods are prevalent in places with 100-200cm of rainfall. They can be found on the foothills of the Himalayas, the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, and Orissa. Teak, Sal, mahua, amla, and semul are some examples of trees.
Dry deciduous forests are found in places with rainfall of 70-100 cm. The forests can be found in the rainier sections of the Peninsular region, as well as in the Uttar Pradesh and Bihar plains. Among the trees are Bel, Amaltas, Khair, axelwood, and others. During the dry season, the leaves fall off, leaving the forests bare like a grassland.
