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AN ASSESSMENT OF FOREST TYPES AND DISTRIBUTION OFTAMIL NADU, INDIA.
D. Rajasugunasekar, Anup Chandra and R. Santhi devi
Abstract:
The present study explains the forest cover, protected areas of forest, and distribution of the state forest of Tamil Nadu. The geographical application tools were used for the analysis. Emodis data was used to prepare a map algebra in the background of the programming language to compile the protected areas in alocation-based manner, other mapswere prepared in GIS for the analysis of results. The Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats meet to form a large uplandregion the Nilgiris, its approximate extent is about 37,350 sq. km. The forest area of the state is classified asvery dense forest, moderately dense forest open forest,scrub, and protectedforests (PF). The manuscript highlights the ecological and socio-economic relevance of Tamil Nadu, India's forest kinds and distribution, offering a thorough appraisal of them. In an effort to advance sustainable practices in the state and foster a better understanding of forest resources, it offers insights on the prospects, problems, and current state of sustainable forest management. The study highlights the importance of monitoring and managing forest resources in a region rich in biodiversity by examining changes in tree and forest cover over a specified timeframe.