Question
Classify the types of forest found in India.
Solution
Forests are classified under the following categories:
(i) Reserved Forests: More than half of the total forest land has been declared reserved forests. Reserved forests are regarded as the most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife resources are concerned.
(ii) Protected Forests: Almost one-third of the total forest area is protected forest, as declared by the Forest Department. This forest land are protected from any further depletion.
(iii) Unclassed Forests : These are other forests and wastelands belonging to both government and private individuals and communities.
