Forests of Udhampur

Forests of Udhampur

Forest

The District Udhampur is rich in forest wealth. The total forest area of the district has been increased from 42.75% to 51.49% Over last ten years. The total forest area of the district in 2000-2001 is about 2,343 Sq. Kms as compared to 1945 Sq. Kms in 1990-1991. 

The main species of timber available are Deodar, Kail, Fir, Chir at higher altitude and Santha, Kher and other thorny bushes in the lower slopes. 

The major out-turn of forest are Timber, Firewood, resin, Anardana, Guchhian (a kind of Mushroom), Banafasha (a wild Flower used in Medicines), Dhoop, Kathas etc.