Forests in Odisha

The forests of Odisha spread across 5.72 million hectares, containing tropical semi-evergreen, moist deciduous, dry deciduous, and swamp forest varieties throughout the state.

Records of Odisha forest management date to 1999, when systematic documentation began to track the changes in forest coverage and conservation practices.

The forest areas support numerous tribal communities who maintain traditional practices while depending on sustainable forest resources for their livelihood.

Forest reserves in Odisha remain accessible through a network of roads and railways, with Bhubaneswar airport serving as the main entry point.

These forests function as the primary nesting location for olive ridley sea turtles, with millions gathering annually between October and March.

Location: Odisha

GPS coordinates: 20.53742,84.52871

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:10