|
Extent | Vegetation
Map | Types
of Forests & Major Species |
| Growing Stock
|
Mangroves
|
EXTENT
| Geographical Area (sq. km.) | : 3702.00 |
| Forest Area (sq. km. ) | : 1424.46 |
| Government Forest (sq. km.) | : 1224.46 |
| Private Forest (sq. km.) | : 200.00, approx. |
FORESTS IN GOA
Out of the total geographical area of 3702 sq km about 1424.46 sq km constitutes the forest. Of this 1224.46 sq km has been classified as government forest and the rest private forests.
Forest Area of Goa- District Wise
|
Name of District
|
Area (sq. km)
|
|
North Goa
|
354.48
|
|
South Goa
|
869.98
|
Source : State Forest Dept. Goa.
Taluka-wise area statement of Goa.
|
Goa Districts
(Taluka) |
Geographical
area
in ha |
Forest Area
in ha. |
|
Tiswadi
|
16,612
|
178.00
|
|
Salcete
|
27,719
|
8.00
|
|
Bardez
|
26,480
|
-
|
|
Marmagoa
|
7,831
|
-
|
|
Ponda
|
25,228
|
5012.46
|
|
Bicholim
|
23,633
|
808.23
|
|
Pernem
|
24,200
|
1343.26
|
|
Quepem
|
43,731
|
11490.73
|
|
Sanguem
|
88,660
|
56924.83
|
|
Canacona
|
34,736
|
18581.79
|
|
Satari
|
51,284
|
28099.15
|
ADMINISRATIVE UNITS IN THE FOREST DEPARTMENT:
| No. of Territorial Divisions | : 2 |
| No. of Wildlife Divisions | : 1 |
| Total No. of Divisions | : 9 |
| No. of Territorial Ranges | : 11 |
| Reserve Forest (sq. km.) u/s 20 of Indian Forest Act 1937 | : 236.82 sq km |
| Proposed Reserved Forest (sq. km.) Under section 4 of Indian Forest Act 1937 | : 722.63 |
| Unclassed forest (sq. km.) declared under section 18 of Wildlife (Protection) Act | : 137.11 |
| Unclassed forest (sq. km.) identified for section 4 notification | : 96.21 |
| Balance Unclassed forest areas (sq. km.) | : 31.69 |
| Total | : 1224.46 |
|
Extent | Vegetation
Map | Types
of Forests & Major Species |
| Growing Stock
|
Mangroves
|