March 21st
Preserving forests is our responsibility
Make a difference while you live
A world your children deserve to see
No one else but only you can give.
Plant a tree today
Make a difference while you live
A world your children deserve to see
No one else but only you can give.
Plant a tree today
World Forestry Day or International Day of Forests is celebrated worldwide every year on 21st of March at the international level in order to increase the public awareness among communities about the values, significance and contributions of the forests to balance the life cycle on the earth.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns.
Did you know that:
Forests cover about one third of the world’s land mass. Roughly 1.6 billion people, including more than 2000 indigenous cultures, depend on forests for their livelihood. Forests are vital to the planet for many reasons, including:
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns.
Did you know that:
- Approximately 883 million people in developing countries are employed in the wood energy sector on a full or part-time basis.
- Wood provides the world with more energy than solar, hydroelectric or wind power, accounting for roughly 40% of current global renewable energy supply.
- About 50 percent of global wood production is used as energy for cooking, heating, and electricity generation.
- For 2.4 billion people, wood fuel means a cooked and more nutritious meal, boiled water, and a warm dwelling.
Forests cover about one third of the world’s land mass. Roughly 1.6 billion people, including more than 2000 indigenous cultures, depend on forests for their livelihood. Forests are vital to the planet for many reasons, including:
- Providing shelter for more than half of the terrestrial species of animals, plants and insects.
- Contributing to the balance of oxygen, carbon dioxide and humidity in the air.
- Protecting watersheds, which supply fresh water to rivers.
INDIAN FOREST AND FACTS
Forest is a important natural resource of any country. India is very lucky in this matter as its large part is covered with natural dense forests.
- It is estimated that about 20 percent of India’s area is covered by the forest. That is about 65 million hectare area.
- India ranks first in consuming fuel wood. But most of the fuel wood comes from the agricultural waste. Otherwise no forests would have remained.
- India is among the top ten countries which are forest rich. These top ten countries are host of the 6o% of forest of world.
- Besides wood forest, India has large amount of non wood forests. These non wood forests are the source of Latex, gum, aroma chemicals, medicines etc.
- The forests of India are classified into following classes- 1)Tropical evergreen forests, 2)Himalayan Vegetation,3) Mangrove forests of coastal area, 4)Tropical Desiduous Forest or Monsoon forests, 5)Tropical Thorn and Shrubs Forest.
- The top state of India having the largest area under forests is Madhya Pradesh followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha.
- Indian forests are the home of many animals and birds. About 90000 animal spices are found in India and about 1300 spices of birds are living in these forests.
Forest Types
Information
Tropical Evergreen Forest
- This type of forest is found in the regions which have average temperature of 25 degree Centigrade and receives about 200 cm rainfall
- This type of forest is found in Western Ghats, North Eastern Regions and in Andaman and Nicobar
- Rosewood, Gurjan, Mahogany, Ebony are the few species which are found in this forest
- Height of the trees in this forest are very high and they don't shed leaves
Himalayan Vegetation
- This type of forest is found in the high altitude of Himalaya. With the change in the altitude, the features of tress also get change
- At a height of 1000-1500 Meter, Sal, Teak, Bamboo grows
- At an altitude of 3000-3500 Meter, Pine, Oak, Deodar, Cedar grows
- At higher altitude only tundra vegetation - Mosses, Lichens are found
Mangrove Forest
- Mangrove forest is generally grows in the wet coastal areas (Saline and Swampy area)
- This type of forest in found in the mouths of river Ganges, Brahmaputra, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna
- Major species of trees found in this forest are - Sundari, Keora, Garan, Hogla.
- The major feature of these trees is stilt roots which grows to support the trees
- This type of forest is also known as Tidal Forest as their growth is dependent on tides
- In West Bengal, this type of forest is known as Sundarbans
Tropical Deciduous Forest
- This type of forest is found in the area where rainfall is between 100-200 cm and average temperature is 27 degree Centigrade
- This forest is found in Indian sates - West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra etc
- This is the largest type of forest in India. It is also known as Monsoon forest
- The main trees of these forest are - Teak, Sal, Deodar, Sisam, Mahua, Palash, Bamboo, Arjun, Ebony
- The trees of this forest drops their leaves during dry summer or dry winter season
Tropical Thorn and Shrubs Forest
- This type of forest is found in area where average temperature is 25-30 degree Centigrade and average rainfall is 50 cm
- Mostly found in Indian States - Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana
- Major trees found in this forest are - Neem, Date, Cacti, Palm, Acacia
- The trees of this forest have lesser leaves and have features of Xerophyte
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