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10 Wildlife in India
Forests and

Types of forests
Uses of forests

Conservation of forests and wildlife

A forest is a large area where different
types of trees, plants, wild shrubs, creepers,

and grasses grow together. It also has
a number of wild animals that may be as

big as an elephant or as small as a squirrel.
Another important fact about a forest is

that it grows naturally. It is different from
a park and an agriculture field where we

plant trees and crops.

Types of Forest in India

The kinds of trees that grow in a forest depend on the type of soil, climate and
physical features of a place. India has diverse landforms, soil and climate. Therefore,

different types of forest are found in India.

Evergreen Forest: The trees found in evergreen

forest remain green throughout the year.
There is no particular season during which the

trees shed their leaves. In India, these forests
are found in the hills of the north-east reason,

on the slopes of the Western Ghat and the
Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Some common

trees found here are ebony, mahogany and
rosewood.

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