Forests of Nepal

Nepal is rich in forest resources. People there fore say that ‘green forests are the wealth of Nepal’. The forests of Nepal can be classified into these five  parts -

(1)   sub-tropical evergreen: These are found in the regions up to the height of 1200 metres. The rainfall is heavy and temperature is high in areas such as the Terai and the Chure. Trees are tall and thick, and always look green. This type of forest runs from eastern border to western border of Nepal. This type of forest in which sal, sisau, khayar, etc are found is the most important one from the economic point of view.

(2)   Temperate Deciduous Forest: Such a forest is found at the Mahabharat at the height of 2100 metres. It is not thick. In winter it is very cold and most of the leaves of tress fall off. Important trees of this forest are sallo, katus, etc.

(3)   Temperate Coniferous Forest: It is found at the places lied between 2100 metres and 3300 metres of the Mahabharat. As it is cold all the yeaer round, it snows here. Soft wood, useful for making furniture and match sticks, like  sallo, devadaru dhupi, etc.

(4)   Alpine Vegetation: It is at the Himalayan regions and hilly areas The climate here being always dry no tall trees except short grass are found here.

Tundra Vegetation: Situated above 5000 metres, this area is always covered with snow. For these reasons, no trees and plants can grow here.