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State Biodiversity (Flora&Fauna)
Recorded Forest Area
Forest Area : At a glance
Forest Types
Forest Cover
District Wise Forest Cover(Sq. km.): years 2011
Tree Cover
Forest Cover Change
Altitude Zonewise ForestCover
Forest Cover in DifferentForest Types
Growing Stock
Auction (Timber) atKawardha Division (ChilphiDepot) Date 17.11.2014
Introduction
Forest Department is one of the importantdepartments under the government ofChhatisgarh. It is engaged in planning,implementation, monitoring andevaluation of forestry, and environmentalprogrammes in the state. It is the solecustodian of rich forest resource of thestate.
The principal activities undertaken by thedepartment consist of conservation offlora, fauna, sustainable management offorest and wildlife, rehabilitation ofdegraded forests, natural regeneration offorests, management of forest products inthe framework of current policy andlegislative environment. The state has itsown forest policy. The organizational
structure of the department covers different wings at the Headquarter, 8 field circles and 45 territorial, wildlife and other functional divisions.
The state of Chhattisgarh being placed in Deccan biogeographical Area, houses an important part of thatrich and unique biological diversity. What is a more conspicuous is that the state is significantly rich inendemism with respect to many plants having medicinal importance. The forests of the state fall under twomajor forest types, i.e., Tropical Moist Deciduous forest and the Tropical Dry Deciduous forest. The state ofChhattisgarh is endowed with about 22 varied forest subtypes existing in the state.
Sal (Shorea Robusta) and Teak (Tectona grandis) are the two major tree species in the state. Other notableoverwood species are Bija (Pterocarpus marsupium), Saja (Terminalia tomentosa), Dhawra (Anogeissuslatifolia), Mahua (Madhuca indica), Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) etc. Amla (Embilica officinalis), Karra(Cleistanthus collinus) and bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus) constitute a significant chunk of middle canopyof the state forests. From the management point of view, there are four types of forests in the state ofChhattisgarh. These are Teak, Sal, Miscellaneous and Bamboo forests.
Biogeographically, the state falls in Deccan bioregion comprising representative fauna of central India likethe tiger (Panthera tigris), leopard (Panthera pardus), gaur (Bos gaurus), sambhar (Cervus unicolor) , chital(Axis axis), nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) and wild boar (Sus scrofa). The state is a proud possessor ofrare wildlife like the wild buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) and hill myna (Gracula religiosa) which have beendeclared as rare and endangered. Apart from the species diversity, the state is also endowed with richgenetic diversity. The variation in the genetic composition of individuals within or among floristic and faunalspecies is large.
State Biodiversity (Flora& Fauna)
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The recorded forest area in the state is 59,772 km2 which is 44.21 of its geographical area. Reserved,Protected and Unclassed Forests constitute 43.13%, 4021% and 16.65% of the total forest arearespectively
Recorded Forest Area Break up :
Reserved Forests 25782.167 sq.km.
Protected Forests 24036.100 sq.km.
Un demarcated P.F. 9954.122 sq.km.
Total Forests 59772.389 sq.km.
Recorded Forest Area
Forest Area : At a glance
Forest Types
S.No. Types of Forest Forest Area ( in Sq.Km.) Percentage (%)1. Sal 24244.878 40.56
2. Teak 5633.131 9.42
3. Mixed 6484.380 50.02
Total 59772.389 100.00
Forest Cover
The forest cover of state is placed at 55,870 Sq.Km. According to forest survey of India assessment (2007)the extent of very dense forest is 4,162 Sq.Km., dense forest 35,038 Sq.Km. and open forest is 16,670Sq.Km. The legal forest area (as per the legal definition) of the state is 59772 sq. km. This accounts for 44.2 % of geographical area of the state.
Very Dense Forest 4163 Sq.Km
Dense Forest 34911 Sq.Km.
Open Forest 16600 Sq.Km.
Total 55674 Sq.Km.
Of State Geographic Area 41.18 %
Of Country Forest Cover 8.4 %
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District GeographicArea
2011 Assessment
Total Percentof G.A. Change* ScrubVeryDenseForest
Mod.
DenseForest
OpenForest
Bastar 14,974 1,349 4,333 2,329 8,011 53.50 0 11
Bilaspur 8,270 338 1,623 533 2,494 30.16 0 6
Dantewara 17,634 1,082 6,167 4,079 11,328 64,24 0 22
Durg 8,549 44 521 202 767 8.97 0 4
JanjgirChampa 3,852 4 26 125 155 4.02 0 2
Jashpur 5,838 111 1,485 568 2,164 37.07 0 11
Kanker 6,506 215 2,044 835 3,094 47.56 0 2
Kawardha 4,223 70 1,126 389 1,585 37.53 0 4
Korba 6,599 203 2,306 840 3,349 50.75 0 6
Koriya 6,604 79 2,605 1,423 4,107 62.19 0 3
Mahasamund 4,789 4 534 422 960 20.05 1 8
Raigarh 7,086 126 1,697 723 2,546 35.93 2 13
Raipur&Dhamtari 16,468 189 3,837 1,.435 5,461 33.16 0 7
Rajnandgaon 8,068 29 1,771 720 2,520 31.23 1 4
Sarguja 15,731 320 4,836 1,977 7,133 45.34 0 16
Grand Total 135,191 4,163 34,911 16,600 55,674 41.18 4 119
Source: FSI Published report year 2011
*Change figure are based on comparison of 2011 assessment with that of 2009 after incorporatinginterpretational changes
District Wise Forest Cover (Sq. km.): years 2011
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Tree Cover of the state has been estimated using TOF inventory data collected over a period of six years,i.e.200410 The estimated tree cover in the state is 3,866 km2 which is 2.86% of the geographical area of thestate. six districts of the state (Bilaspur,Durg,Jashpur,kawardh,Kanker and Rajnandgaon) have beeninventoried. The forest and tree cover of the state is presented in Table
Table Forest and Tree Cover (Area in km2)
Category Area % of Geographical Area
Tree Cover 3,866 2,86
Forest Cover 55,674 41.18
Forest& Tree Cover 59,540 44.04
Tree Cover
Although there is an actual change of 4 km2 as detected during 2011 assessment there is a net decrease of192 km2 in the forest cover from the reported area in ISFR 2009. This has occurred due to refinement ofinterpretational methodology on the one hand and availability of satellite data of appropriate season withimproved quality as compared to previous years. A quantitative account of the classwise change is given inforest cover change matrix in below table
Forest Cover Change Matrix (Areain km2)
2009 Assessment2011 Assessment
Total 2009VDF MDF OF Scrub NF
Very Dense Forest 4,163 0 0 0 0 4,163
Moderately Dense forest 0 34,911 0 0 0 34,911
Open Forest 0 0 16,600 0 4 16,604
Scrub 0 0 0 119 0 119
NonForest 0 0 0 0 79,394 79,394
Total 2011 4,163 34,911 16.600 119 79,398 135,191
Change 0 0 4 0 4
Forest Cover Change
Forest Cover of the state in different altitude zones is given in Table
Table: Altitude Zonewise Forest Cover Area inkm2
Altitude Zone VDF MDF OF Total
0500 m 1,854 16,845 10,171 28,870
5001000 m 2,297 17,635 6,197 28,129
10002000m 12 431 232 675
Total 4,163 34,911 16,600 55,674
(Based on SRTM Digital Elevation Model)
Altitude Zonewise Forest Cover
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As per Champion &Seth Classification, the state has ten forest type groups, viz.Tropical Moist Deciduousand Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest cover in different forest type groups found in the state on the basis offorest cover assessment s given in the pie diagram.
Forest Cover in Different Forest Types
The growing Stack in the recorded forest area has been estimated on the basis of the current forest covermap, forest type and forest inventory data. For trees outside forests (TOF), the same has been estimatedusing TOF inventory data. The same has been presented in Table
Table: Growing Stack (million cum)
Forest TOF Total
334.381 70.069 404.450
Growing Stock
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Chhattisgarh Wildlife Sanctuaries has made it an important destination on the tourism map of India.Chhattisgarh has 3 National Parks and 11 Wildlife Sanctuaries gifted with their unparalleled naturalbeauty and diverse and rich flora and fauna.
Indravati National Park is the most famous wildlife sanctuary of the state of Chhattisgarh. It has severalwildlife sanctuaries in secure areas such as Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamor Pingla, KangerGhati National Park, Pamed, Sanjay National Park, Semarsot, Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, UdantiWildlife Sanctuary, Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary, Badalkhol, Bhairamgarh, Gomarda wildlifesanctuaries etc.
Chhattisgarh located in central India is among the states which has the maximum land under forest area,encompassing an area of nearly 1,35,133 Sq. km. 44% of the total area of Chhattisgarh comes underforests, which contributes to the 12% of the of India's total forests. The state has immense possibility for
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wildlife and ecotourism because of its rich biodiversity. Chhattisgarh is blessed with some of the mostendangered and rare wildlife species are found here. For wildlife enthusiasts and nature loversChhattisgarh is a perfect destination.
Wildlife Sanctuaries in Chhattisgarh are inhabited by the the endangered Wild Buffalos and Hill Myna,the State Animal and State Bird of Chhattisgarh respectively. The other animals and birds which you cansee in these sanctuaries are the Wild Boar, Indian Gazelle, Chital or Spotted Deer, Nilgai, Sloth Bear,Sambars, Gaurs, Barking Deer, Bison, Chausingha or Fourhorned Antelope, Chinkara, Muntjac, Dholeor Wild Dog, Jackal, Striped Hyena, and Porcupine etc. The birds which you can spot in this region areParrots,Green Pigeons, Storks, Darters, Wood Peckers, Jungle Fowls, Quails, Peacocks, Graypartridges,etc.
Among the various wildlife sanctuaries in Chhattisgarh, some of the important ones need specialmention, click on the following links to know about them in detail:
Barnawapara Sanctuary
Chhattisgarh wildlife sanctuaries attract many tourists to this Indian state. Barnawapara Sanctuary is apopular wildlife sanctuary situated in the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh. The sanctuary has a totalarea of 245 sq km.
Though this wildlife sanctuary of Chhattisgarh does not occupy a huge area like the other ChhattisgarhWildlife Sanctuaries yet it is an important tourist spot in Chhattisgarh. After the passing of the WildlifeProtection Act of 1972, Barnawapara Sanctuary was established in 1976. The altitude of this regionranges from 265 to 400 m. The wildlife species in the Barnawapara Sanctuary is varied. The animallovers can see Tigers, Leopards, Hyenas, Antelopes, Porcupine, Bison, Python and many other species.There are a variety of bird species in this wildlife sanctuary. One can see the Herons, Bulbul, Parrots,Egrets and several rare species. The forest of Barnawapara Sanctuary consists of the trees like Sal, Teak,Bamboo and other Tropical Dry Deciduous trees. There are several other varieties of trees growing inthis forest. They include Mahua, Tendu, Ber and Seemal trees. The Chhattisgarh tourism encouragestours to the wildlife sanctuaries in the state. The most suitable time to go on a safari in the BarnawaparaSanctuary is from November to June. The tourists visiting Chhattisgarh, can avail airway, railway androadway to reach Barnawapara Sanctuary. The airport of Raipur is the nearest one from this sanctuary.The tourists can access the railway service from Mahasamund railway station. The developed roadwayslink the sanctuary with the state capital of Raipur.
Sita Nadi Sanctuary
Sita Nadi Sanctuary is situated in the district of Dhamtari in Chhattisgarh. After the passing of WildlifeProtection Act of 1972, Sita Nadi Sanctuary was established in 1974. The average altitude of this place is327 m to 736 m. The sanctuary has a total area of about 556 sq km. River Sitanadi flows across thesanctuary and thus this sanctuary of Dhamtari has derived its name. The river Sitanadi flows to meetriver Mahanadi in Deokhut. The tourists on a tour to the Chhattisgarh wildlife sanctuaries, should not
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miss a visit to Sita Nadi Sanctuary. November to June are the ideal time to visit Sita Nadi Sanctuary inChhattisgarh. The sanctuary is known for its rich vegetation. The forest consists of trees like Mahua,Tendu, Harra and the moist peninsular trees like Sal, Bamboo and Teak. Besides supporting a rich varietyof flora, the sanctuary is also a haven for the different species of animals and birds. The nature lovers inSita Nadi Sanctuary can not afford to miss to see the animals like Leopards, Antelopes, Black Buck,Monkey, Nilgai and many other rare species of animals. A tourist will also be able to see Egrets, Parrots,Bulbul, Tree Pie birds in the sanctuary. A project has been undertaken to develop Sita Nadi Sanctuaryinto a sanctuary for preservation of Tigers. Sita Nadi Sanctuary is one of the most popular touristattraction of Chhattisgarh tourism. The tourists from outside Chhattisgarh can access the Raipur airport toreach Sita Nadi Sanctuary. They can also access train service from Dhamtari railway station.
Udanti Sanctuary
Udanti Sanctuary was established in 1983 after the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 was passed. Thesanctuary is a major tourist attraction of Raipur in Chhattisgarh.
The total area covered by the wildlife sanctuary is about 232 sq km. The name Udanti has derived fromthe river Udanti that flows through this region. The topography of the region is mainly hilly and someparts are plain land. The Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its efforts to preserve the endangeredspecies of wild buffalo. Chhattisgarh tourism is never complete without taking a day out to theChhattisgarh wildlife sanctuaries. The tourists can see the wild buffaloes which are the most importantspecies of animal in Udanti Sanctuary. The other animals that are conserved in this sanctuary ofChhattisgarh are Tigers, Antelopes, Black Buck, Jackals, fox, Bison, Barking Deer, Wild Dog, Hyena,and Cobras. The birds that are found in this wildlife sanctuary are Magpie Robin, Heron, Parrots, Egrets,Pea fowl etc. Udanti Sanctuary is a favorite haunt of the nature lovers. They love to spend their time inthe natural surroundings among the wild animal and birds. The trees that grow in the Udanti Sanctuaryare primarily of Tropical Dry Peninsular type of which Sal is the most common variety and Tropical DryDeciduous Mixed type. The mostly found trees in this region are Teak, Mahua, Salai, Mahul, Herra,Tendu and other varieties. The hilly terrain and the plain land of the sanctuary adds to the scenic beautyof the sanctuary. This sanctuary is visited by tourists from all over India and abroad. From the statecapital of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Udanti Sanctuary is at a distance of 160 km. The tourists from outsideChhattisgarh can avail the facility of the Raipur airport. The sanctuary can be reached through theweather roads in the district. Rail and bus service can also be availed from Rajim.
Indravati National Park
Indravati National Park has been named after the Indravati river that drains in the northern part of thenational park. The national park is situated in the district of Dantewada in the Chhattisgarh state of India.Indravati National Park is one of the most popular national park in India. It extends for an area of about2799.08 sq km. In 1981, the wildlife reserve was recognized as a National Park. From 1983 it came to beknown as a Tiger Reserve. The authorities have undertaken measure to conserve this species of animal.Indravati National Park can be reached by the tourists from outside Chhattisgarh by availing the airplanesfrom other metropolis of India. They can reach Raipur, which is the nearby airport from the national
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park. From the district of Bastar, the park can be reached at ease. The park can be reached from Kutruewhich serves as the entry point to the Indravati National Park. The park is linked with other parts of thedistrict by link roads. The tourists on a Chhattisgarh tourism can visit the national park and theChhattisgarh wildlife sanctuaries during the months of December to June. The major attraction ofIndravati National Park is the different species of animals, birds and varieties of vegetation. There arevast stretches of lush green grasslands in the national parks. The tourists can see the wild herbivorescoming to graze in this grasslands. One can spot the Wild Buffaloes, Barking Deer and herds of Nilgaisin this grasslands. The other animals that are conserved in the national park of Dantewada district areBarasinghas, Gaurs, Sambars, Wild Dogs, Sloth Bear, Hyenas and many other species. The IndravatiNational Park is mainly known for the reptiles. One can see the crocodiles basking in the sun or IndianChameleons, Cobra, Indian Rock Pythons in the park. The national park is also a shelter to a number ofbirds.
Kanger Valley National Park
Kanger Valley National Park adds to the scenic beauty of the Kanger valley in Chhattisgarh. The Kangervalley stretches for a distance of about 34 km. This national park of India is one of the popular touristdestination. The name Kanger has derived from the river of the same name that flows along the stretch ofthe park. Kanger Valley National Park is set along the bank of river Kholaba. The average area occupiedby the national park is about 200 sq km. The terrain of the region is mainly hilly. The suitable time to goon a tour to Chhattisgarh wildlife sanctuaries and national parks is from November to June. From theBastar district in Chhattisgarh, the national park can be easily accessed. The airport that can be accessedis located in Raipur, the state capital. The railhead and nearby bus stand from the Kanger Valley NationalPark is located at Jagdalpur, the Bastar's district headquarter. This park of Kanger valley was recognizedas a national park of Kanger in 1982. The biodiversity of this park is diverse. Besides seeing the wildanimals and birds in the national park, there are a number of tourist spots that are located in the park. Thetourists can also arrange picnics at the two parks of Bhaimsa Dhara and Kanger Dhara. Bhaimsa Dhara isa Crocodile Park that attracts tourists to this national park. Many tribal communities reside in the reserveareas of Kanger Valley National Park.
Sanjay National Park
Sanjay National Park is one of the most visited Chhattisgarh wildlife sanctuaries. This national park isalso known by the name of Ghasi Das National Park. The national park is situated in the Chhattisgarhdistrict in central part of India. The area through which the national park extends is about 2303 sq km.There is ample supply of water in the national park as many rivers drain this region. One will get to seemany rare species in the Sanjay National Park, Chhattisgarh. Sanjay National Park was set up in 1982.The Chhatisgarh tourism includes a tour to the district of Bastar. The most important tourist destinationin Bastar is the Sanjay National Park. The tourists can reach this park by airway from any major cities ofIndia. The entry point to the national park is located at Sidhi, a district in Madhya Pradesh. The park canalso be availed by rail. The months of November to June are the best period to visit Sanjay National Parkin Chhattisgarh. In the Sanjay National Park, the tourists can see the different species of animals. Theforests are frequented by Tigers, Chitals, Jackals, Four horned Antelopes, Bison, Monkeys, Porcupines,
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Barking Deer, Wild Pigs and other animals. There are a number of reptile species like lizards, Cobras andPythons. There are a number of bird species in the national park as well. The bird watchers can spendtheir time among the Parrots, Munias, Blue Kingfishers, Wagtails and many other species. The nationalpark has a rich vegetation. The forest mainly consist of trees of mixed varieties. The most common treeof this region is Sal. Other trees are Bamboo, Palas and Gurajan.
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