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Deciduous Forest: The trees found in the

deciduous forests shed their leaves once a
year. In India, these forest are found along the

foothills of the Himalayas and some parts of
the Peninsular Plateau. These forests are also

found in some states that received enough
rainfall. Deciduous forest cover the largest

area of forest in India. Teak, sal and mahua are common trees of these forest.

Thorne Forest: Thorne forest have thorny shrubs and bushes and a few short, thorny

trees. These forests are mostly found in the desert area of Rajasthan.

Keekar, cactus and date palms are the common plants found in these forest.

Tidal Forest: Tidal forests also known as mangrove

forests, are found in coastal areas where rivers
meet the sea. The Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta

in West Bengal is covered with tidal forest
called the Sundarbans. The Sundari tree is very

common in this region.

Mountain Forest: Mountain forests mostly have coniferous trees–tall trees with

needle-shaped leaves. These forests are found in higher regions of the Himalayas.
Pine, deodar, spruce and fir are common trees of these forest.

Forests are useful to us in many ways. The trees in the

forests provide us with timber for making houses and

furniture, firewood for cooking, wood pulp for paper,
rubber, gum, resins for paints, medicines and many other
things for our various needs. Forest also give us clean air

to breathe, and keep the surrounding areas cool.

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