5. In to the woods – Gir Forest

    INTO THE WOODS – GIR FOREST – the largest compact tract of dry deciduous forests in the semi-arid western part of India. 

Flora in Gir National Park consists of a mixed deciduous forest interspersed with semi-evergreen and evergreen trees, scrub jungle, large patches of grasslands and rocky hills. It is the largest dry deciduous forest in Western India. The forest remains dry for most part of the year with scrub trees like babul and a few flowering trees. The trees on the hills are sparse and short.

You will find a distinct belt of vegetation along the main rivers and streams. The trees you can see in the deciduous forest are Teak, flame of the forest, Acacia, Banyan, Zizyphas, Jamun, Tendu and Dhak. The Teak bearing areas constitute nearly half of the total vegetation area.

 

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