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What is the Forest Area of Kerala?

April 26, 2017area forest kerala

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What is the Forest Area of Kerala?

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Kerala has a total forest area of 10,336 sq.km. The forests of Kerala lie on the Western slope of the Western Ghats at different altitudes rising up to 2,694 meters. The steep and often abrupt topography creates variations in climate and soil, resulting in high levels of biodiversity and local endemism. The state possesses extensive areas of Tropical Rain Forests, Tropical Semi-Evergreen and Tropical and Moist-deciduous Forests. The forest provide opening for adventure activities like Forest trekking, Wilderness camps, Jungle safari etc.