OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

Detailed explanation-1: -Tidal forests are the forests that grow in Delta regions of Ganga, Godawari, Mahanadi, Krishna, and Kaveri. These trees have stilt like roots which support the plants during high tide. These forests grow in salt water. Two typical trees found here are Sundri and Hintal.

Detailed explanation-2: -The vegetation found here is – Sundari trees, gorjan, lintal, casuarina, golpata, hogla (elephant grass), Hetal. These forests are also called mangroves.

Detailed explanation-3: -The coastal strip with its greenery is beautified by palm and coconut trees. The mangrove forest is often referred to as the tidal forest, as both salt and fresh water can exist in this forest. In coastal areas, it can thrive as well.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Sundari is the dominant mangrove tree species of the Sundarbans of India and Bangladesh. Scientifically known as Heritiera fomes, it is a species of mangrove in the family Malvaceae. The Sundari tree can grow up to 60 feet in height with a girth of six feet.