| Rank | State, district or territory | Percent forest (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 89.46% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 84.32% |
| 3 | American Samoa | 80.84% |
| 4 | Northern Mariana Islands | 80.37% |
Which state has the largest area of forest land?
Top 5 states having highest forest cover area-wise:
- Madhya Pradesh.
- Arunachal Pradesh.
- Chhattisgarh.
- Odisha.
- Maharashtra.
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Which state has lowest forest area in India?
In 2017, Haryana had the lowest forest cover with respect to total geographical area in India at 6.79 percent.
Which state of India has 90% area under the forest?
Mizoram has nearly 90% area of state under forest, followed by Arunachal Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh has largest area under forest.
Which state is rich in forest?
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.
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Distribution of forest by States/Union Territories.
| State | Area (in square kilometres) |
|---|---|
| Odisha | 51,619 |
| Maharashtra | 50,778 |
Which is the largest forest in world?
The Amazon is the world’s largest rainforest. It’s home to more than 30 million people and one in ten known species on Earth.
Which is India’s largest forest?
Hemis National Park, Jammu and Kashmir. Topping the list of the largest forests in India is the Hemis National Park. Situated in Ladakh, this national park is the largest one in India! Covering about 4,400 sq.
How many states are there in India in 2020?
There are 28 states and 8 Union territories in the country. Union Territories are administered by the President through an Administrator appointed by him/her. From the largest to the smallest, each State/ UT of India has a unique demography, history and culture, dress, festivals, language etc.
Which is the greenest state in India?
The Greenest State Of India Is Actually Chhattisgarh.
Which state is highest forest in India?
Amongst the States, Mizoram has the highest area under forest cover in terms of percentage of geographical area covering 85.41%.
How much of India is Jungle?
Almost 25% of India is forested, with much of that area forming many different large jungles.
How much area of India is under forest?
Forest Cover in States/UTs in India in 2019
| Class | Area (sq km) | Percentage of Geographical Area |
|---|---|---|
| Very Dense Forest | 99,278 | 3.02 |
| Moderately Dense Forest | 3,08,472 | 9.39 |
| Open Forest | 3,04,499 | 9.26 |
| Total Forest Cover | 7,12,249 | 21.67 |
How much land in India is under forest today?
According to the 2019 report, the total forest cover of the country is 712,249 square kilometres (21.67 percent of India’s total geographical area) slightly up from 708,273 sq. km (21.54 percent) in 2017.
What country has no trees?
There are no trees
There are four countries with no forest whatsoever, according to the World Bank’s definition: San Marino, Qatar, Greenland and Oman.
Which is the smallest state in India?
Area of India : 3,287,240 Sq km.*
| Largest State | Rajasthan | 342,239 Sq km |
|---|---|---|
| Smallest State | Goa | 3,702 Sq km |
| Largest Union Territory | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 8,249 Sq km |
| Smallest Union Territory | Lakshadweep | 32 Sq km |
| Largest District | Kachchh (Gujarat) | 45,652 Sq km |
Who is the Forest Man of India?
65-year-old Jadav Payeng was conferred the title ‘The Forest Man’ in Delhi by the Government of India on World Earth Day in 2010, for turning a barren land of 550 hectares (over 1300 acres) into a lush green forest all by himself.