Alappuzha has the lowest forest cover, 79.90 sq km, which occupies 5.65% of the geographical area.
Which is the smallest Forest Division in Kerala?
Ranni Forest Division
| Ranni Forest Division റാന്നി വനം ഡിവിഷൻ ராந்நி வன பிரிவு | |
|---|---|
| Area | 1059.0640 km2 |
| Established | 1958 |
| Governing body | Kerala Forest Department |
| Website | www.forest.kerala.gov.in |
Which is the largest forest in Kerala?
In Kerala, Idukki District has the maximum forest cover of 3930 sq.km and Alappuzha District has the lowest forest cover of 38 sq.km. In terms of percentage of forest cover with total geographical area, Wayanad has the highest forest cover of 83.3%, followed by Idukki and Pathanamthitta.
Which district have no forest in Kerala?
Notes. Idukki is the district having more forest land in Kerala while Alappuzha has no forest land.
Which is the first reserve forest in Kerala?
The Travancore Forest Act came into force in 1887. As per this Act, Konni was declared as the first Reserve Forest in 1888 (October 9).
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 forest is found in Kerala?
Idukki and Pathanamthitta districts have the largest area under forest cover. Alappuzha is the only district without any area under forest cover.
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Types of forests found in Kerala.
| # | Forest Type | Area (lakh ha.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest | 3.480 |
| 2 | Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests | 4.100 |
Which is the most dangerous places in Kerala?
Most Haunted places in Kerala: The Scary Side of “Gods Own…
- Lakkidi Gateway – Explore The Haunted History. …
- Bonacaud Bungalow – Real Ghost Stories. …
- Trichur woodland – Witness Paranormal Activity After Sunset. …
- Sabarimala Temple – Mysterious Incidents. …
- Kariavattom – Famous Haunted Place. …
- Perandoor Canal – For An Encounter With Ghost. …
- The Crying Ghost In Kolam – Scary Voice Of Child.
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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.
What is the percentage of forest in Kerala?
| Forest Area | |
|---|---|
| Total Forest Area | 11521.813 Sq.Km |
| Percentage of forest area to the total area of the state | 29.65 % |
| By Legal Status(Area as per records) | |
| Reserved Forests | 9195.735 Sq.Km |
Which animal is not found in Kerala Forest?
Answer. Snow leopards are not found in Kerala forests and tuna fish are rarely found beyond tropical latitude in the ocean”. Study the above two cases and states the possible reasons for the same.
Is there lions in Kerala?
Planning wildlife holiday in Kerala? One of the best place for seeing lions in their natural habitat in India is Neyyar at Thiruvananthapuram.
Are there tigers in Kerala?
Indian Leopards are threatened and protected species. The tiger numbers are of animals aged above 1.5 years. India is home to 75% of the world’s tiger population as well as 55% of Asian elephant population.
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State-wise data.
| State | Kerala |
|---|---|
| Tigers (2018) | 190 |
| Elephants (2017) | 3,054 |
| Leopards (2015) | 472 |
| Asiatic lion (2020) |
Who was the founder of Kerala?
The term Kerala was first epigraphically recorded as Ketalaputo (Cheras) in a 3rd-century BCE rock inscription by emperor Ashoka of Magadha. It was mentioned as one of four independent kingdoms in southern India during Ashoka’s time, the others being the Cholas, Pandyas and Satyaputras.
Which sanctuary in Kerala is known for elephants?
The wildlife sanctuary comes under Protect Elephant and one can spot herd of elephants roaming in the area. Elephant rides are arranged by the Kerala Forest Department. Wayanad district has the largest population of Adivasi in Kerala.
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| Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1973 |
Which is the evergreen forest in Kerala?
Evergreen forests of Muthanga
The Muthanga sanctuary consists of tropical moist dry deciduous, evergreen forests, bamboo thickets, and plantations and is home to many varieties of birds and animals.