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Forest cover is the total geographical area declared as forest by the government. As of 2021, the total forest cover in India is 80.9 million hectares, which is 21.71 per cent of the total geographical area. [2] There is a 1,540 sq.km increase in forest cover over 2019. Madhya Pradesh has the highest forest cover by area followed by Arunachal ...
Biosphere reserves of Madhya Pradesh [4] Year Name Location Type Key fauna Area (km 2) 1 1999: Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve: Parts of Betul District, Narmadapuram District and Chhindwara District: Semi-arid: Giant squirrel, flying squirrel: 4981.72 2 2005: Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve
According to the 2019 Forest Survey, the State of Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country. In terms of percentage of forest cover Mizoram (85.41 percent) is the most forest rich state. In Lakshadweep, around 90.33% of forest can be found. [9]
Forest in Madhya Pradesh Hinglaj Fort surrounded by deep mixed forests in Mandsaur. Madhya Pradesh, often called the "Heart of India", is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal. Madhya Pradesh was the largest state in India until 1 November 2000 when the state of Chhattisgarh was carved out.
Madhya Pradesh is the state with the largest area of forest cover and Mizoram has the highest forest cover as a percentage of the total area of the state. [38] The Indian Forest Service is repsosible for conservation and biodiversity protection in India's forests. [39] The country's forests are governed by the National Forest Policy,1988. [40]
The flora of Madhya Pradesh province in India, is very rich and diverse. Central, eastern and southern parts of the state are forested, whereas northern and western parts are deficient in forest . Variability in climatic and edaphic conditions brings about significant difference in the forest types and flora of the state.
Madhya Pradesh ranks 23rd among Indian states in human development index. [11] Rich in mineral resources, Madhya Pradesh has the largest reserves of diamond and copper in India. 25.14% of its area is under forest cover. [12] Madhya Pradesh has posted country’s highest agricultural growth rate which had averaged above 20 per cent over last ...
The road that goes through Ratapani. The Ratapani Tiger Reserve is located in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. It encompasses a total area of 1,271.465 square kilometres (490.915 sq mi), which includes a core area of 763.812 km 2 (294.909 sq mi) and a buffer zone of 507.653 km 2 (196.006 sq mi). [2]