Manipur's forest and tree cover stands at 77.20 per cent of its area
Background
The forest and tree cover of Manipur is 77.20 % of the State's total geographical area.
Around 8.42 % of the total forest area is under Reserved Forests, including the Wildlife Protected Area Network.
23.95 % is Protected Forests and the rest belong to the category of Un-classed Forests.
About 82 % of the State's forest cover is in the Manipur hills.
Manipur has a valley located at the centre surrounded by hills on all sides, and many rivers and streams originate in those hills.
The State also falls in Seismic Zone V.
Forest and tree cover:
77.20 %
Reserved Forests:
8.42 %
Protected Forests:
23.95 %
Seismic zone:
Zone V
Why it matters for exams: Manipur's forest cover percentage and its hill-valley topography are standard statistics questions.
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