AMBUJA VIDYA

NIKETAN
UPPARWAHI
CLASS :- 7TH B
SUBJECT :- SCIENCE NAME :-
ROLL NO :- 729 PARTH S. KSHIRSAGAR
Forest Areas & Wildlife
Of
Maharashtra & Odisha
Forest Area Of
Odisha
Odisha's forests are vast. Out of the total geographical area
of 155,707 km2, the State records 52,472 km2 (~33%) as
some version of forest. The actual forest cover may be less,
according to the Forest Survey of India, rosewood, sal,
piasal, teak and haldi. The forest's naturally vigorous growth
accounts for a tremendous wealth of biodiversity, filling
many catalogues of the wild plant and animal species
dwelling within.

The state has declared large parcels of land as protected

areas with the purpose being to allow animals and plants
who are sensitive to cohabitation with humans places of
relative freedom from interference and habitat loss. These
protected areas constitute 10.37% of the total forest area and
4.1% of the total geographical area of the state.
 Forest Area Of
Maharashtra
Maharashtra, the third largest state with a geographical
area of 3,07,713 square kilometer has a total recorded
forest area of 61,952 square kilometers. This includes
50,865 sq.km of Reserved Forest, 6,433 sq.km of Protected
Forest and 4,654 sq.km of Unclassed Forests area.
Unclassed Forest includes all forest other than Reserve
Forest and Protected Forest as reported by State/UTs Forest
Departments.
Wildlife Of Odisha
One of the greatest benefits of Odisha‘s vast expanses of the
unspoiled natural landscape has been its ability to offer a
protected yet natural habitat to the state’s incredible wildlife.
Apart from the Nandankanan Zoo and sanctuary and
Similipal National Park, there are at least eighteen smaller
sanctuaries that are home to a wide variety of flora and
fauna, birdlife reptiles and water creatures. Some of the most
important experiments of wildlife conservation are taking
place in this natural habitat, giving the tourists an excellent
opportunity to see nature’s bounty, propagated in an
environment that is as healthy as it is beautiful.
Wildlife Sanctuaries
 Simlipal National Park
 Bhitarkanika National Park
National Parks
 Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary
 Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary
 Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary
 Kotagarh Wildlife Sanctuary
 Hadagarh Wildlife Sanctuary
 Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary
 Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary
 Ushakothi (Badrama) Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife Of
Maharashtra
Bewitching biodiversity, varied climate, and vivid
topography, all these best
elements of nature come together to form the jungles of
Maharashtra. Also, the state
receives a regular downpour, which means there is
greenery all around; thus
attracting an impressive range of animals, including Tigers,
Crocodiles, Bisons,
Gawas, Neelgais, and numerous other avian species.
Maharashtra is rich in its flora
and fauna count, and that's why here one can see some of
the largest eco hotspots,
wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and bird sanctuaries,
which has been attracting
nature lovers and wildlife aficionado from the different
corners of India and abroad.
Wildlife Sanctuaries
 Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary,
 Radhanagari Bison Sanctuary,
 Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary,
 Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary,
 Bhima Shankar Wildlife sanctuary,
 Karnala Bird Sanctuary,
 Great Indian Bustard wildlife sanctuary,
 Phansad bird sanctuary,  
 Gautala wildlife sanctuary
National Parks
 Chandoli National Park,
 Gugamal National Park,
 Tadoba Andhari tiger Reserve,
 Navegaon National Park,
 Pench National Park
 Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
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