The low flat central area of a basin of inland drainage. Playas occur in areas of low rainfall. Protected Forest : An area notified under the provisions of Indian Forest Act or the State Forest Acts having limited degree of protection. In Protected Forests, all activities are permitted unless prohibited.
Rapids : A stretch of swift flowing water where a river bed suddenly becomes steeper due to the presence of hard rocks. Reserved Forest : An area notified under the provisions of Indian Forest Act or the State Forest Acts having full degree of protection. In Reserved Forests, all activities are prohibited unless permitted. Sanctuary : A sanctuary is an area, which is reserved for the conservation of animals only and operations such as harvesting of timber, collection of minor forest products are allowed so long as they do not affect the animals adversely.
Soil Profile : It is the vertical section of soil from the ground surface to the parent rock. Subcontinent : A big geographical unit which stands out distinctly from the rest of the continent. Terai : A belt of marshy ground and vegetation on the lower parts of the alluvial fans. Tectonic : Forces originating within the earth and responsible for bringing widespread changes in the landform features.
Unclassed Forest : An area recorded as forest but not included in reserved or protected forest category. Ownership status of such forests varies from state to state.