Forests and Vegetation
- Timber Trees: Find sal, teak, gamhar, khokon, and champa in Garo Hills forests.
- Forest Types: Includes tropical wet evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist and dry deciduous, and bamboo forests.
- High Altitude Forests: Sub-tropical pine forests cover higher areas.
- Vegetation Variety: Features bamboo, canes, orchids, and medicinal plants.
- Endemic Plants: Unique plants like pygmy lily, sundew, and wild citrus are found here.
- Forest Composition: Dense tropical and subtropical forests with bamboo and grassland patches.
- Unique Flora: Home to a variety of medicinal plants, orchids, and unique vegetation important for the ecosystem and locals.
Garo Hills
The Garo Hills in northeastern India are a stunning natural area with lush forests and high rainfall, part of the Shillong Plateau reaching up to 4,600 feet. The region has an agricultural economy, with rice, cotton, sal (genus Shorea), bamboo, and lac as the principal products.
This area is not just about its natural wealth; it’s a blend of vibrant culture, traditional livelihoods, and conservation efforts, attracting tourists and highlighting environmental concerns. Let us discuss more!