India State of Forest Report 2013-14: Types of Vegetation

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Where are Tropical Evergreen Forests restricted to in India?

Heavy rainfall areas of the Western Ghats, Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar islands, upper parts of Assam, and Tamil Nadu coast

What is the typical height of trees in Tropical Evergreen Forests?

Up to 60 metres or even above

What is the characteristic vegetation structure of Tropical Evergreen Forests?

Multilayered structure with trees, shrubs, and creepers

Why do Tropical Evergreen Forests appear green all year round?

There is no definite time for trees to shed their leaves

In which regions of India do Tropical Evergreen Forests have their best growth?

Areas with more than 200 cm of rainfall and a short dry season

Explore the major types of vegetation identified in India according to the India State of Forest Report 2013-14. Learn about tropical evergreen forests, tropical deciduous forests, tropical thorn forests and scrubs, montane forests, and mangrove forests.

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