SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION
NATURAL VEGETATION INDIA
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500, Mango
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5000, Banana
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1500, Banyan
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5000, Timber
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Detailed explanation-1: -There are over 150 species of timber which are produced in India. Following are the chief varieties of timber trees which are used for the engineering purposes in India: (1) Aini: Its colour is yellowish brown.
Detailed explanation-2: -India has 2, 603 tree species, of which 650 are endemic or native to certain parts of the country; and 469 of them are threatened.
Detailed explanation-3: -Deodar is the most important timber tree providing soft wood. It can be easily worked and it is moderately strong. It possesses distinct annual rings. It is used for making cheap furniture, railway carriages, railway sleepers, packing boxes, and structural work.
Detailed explanation-4: -In 2021, the total forest and tree cover in India is 80.9 million hectares, which is 24.62% of the geographical area of the country.