2.4   Natural Vegetation · Part 2

Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Eastern Maharashtra, Telangana, West Karnataka and East Tamil Nadu. The important species are mahua, banyan, amaltas, palas, haldu, kikar, bamboo, babool, khair, etc. Desert and Semi-desert Vegetation: These are also called as ‘Tropical thorn forests’. These are found in the areas having annual rainfall of less than cm. They have low humidity and high temperature. These forests are found in Northwest India, which includes West Rajasthan, Southwest Haryana, North Gujarat and Southwest Punjab. They are also found in the very dry parts of the Deccan plateau in Mawsynram, the place which receives the highest rainfall ( cm) in the world. It is located in Meghalaya. Climate and Natural Vegetation of India Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Babul, kikar and wild palms are common trees found here. Alpine/Himalayan Forest These forests are classified on the basis of altitude and amount of rainfall. i. These are found on the slopes of the mountains in northeast states. These forests found in the altitude of -2400m. Sal, Oak, Laurel, Amura, Chestnut, Cinnamon are the main trees found here. Oak, birch, silver, fir, fine, spruce and juniper are the major trees found at the altitude of to 3600m. ii. The rainfall of this region is moderate. These forests are found in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Up to m altitude semi-desert vegetation is found and it is known for bushes and Tropical Evergreen Forests Tropical Deciduous Forests Tropical Dry Forests Mountain Forests Mangrove Forests S E W N