| Forest Cover-Classification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| S.No | Classification | Range | Description |
| 1 | Very Dense Forest | >70% | All lands with tree canopy density of 70% and above |
| 2 | Moderately Dense Forest | 40% - 70% | All lands with tree canopy density of 40 % and more but less than 70% |
| 3 | Open Forest (OF) | 10% - 40% | All lands with tree canopy density of 10% and more but less than 40% |
| 4 | Scrub | <10% | Canopy density <10%, generally shrubs interspersed with trees |
| 5 | Non-Forest | Lands not included in any of the above classes ( Includes cropland, settlements, water bodies, grasslands, snow-clad areas, desserts, etc) | |
| S.No | Class | Area (Sq.Km) | % of Geo. Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| i) | Very Dense Forest | 1,02,502 | 3% |
| ii) | Moderately Dense Forest | 3,07,673 | 9% |
| iii) | Open Forest | 3,05,167 | 9% |
| 1 | Total Forest Cover (i+ii+iii) | 7,15,343 | 22% |
| 2 | Tree Cover | 1,12,014 | 3% |
| 3 | Total Forest Cover and Tree Cover (1+2) | 8,27,357 | 25% |
| 4 | Scrub | 43,623 | 1% |
| 5 | Non-Forest | 24,16,489 | 74% |
| Total Geographical Area | 32,87,469 | 100% |
