词条 | Ranni Forest Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| name = Ranni Forest Division | native_name = റാന്നി വനം ഡിവിഷൻ | native_lang = | native_name2 = ராந்நி வன பிரிவு | native_lang2 = | photo = Perunthenaruvi Pathanamthitta (8).jpg | photo_caption = Perunthenaruvi Falls | photo_width = | map = | map_caption = Ranni forest division map | map_width = | coords = {{coord|9.3866|N|76.7856|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | county = | region = Ranni, Kerala | country = {{flag|India}} | elevation = | area = 1059.0640 km2 | max_area = | date_max_area = | status = | established = 1958 | visitation = | visitation_year = | events = | authority = Kerala Forest Department | website = www.forest.kerala.gov.in | ecosystem = | classification_WWF = | classification_EPA = | classification_CEC = | disturbance = | forest_cover = | species = | indicator_plants = | lesser_flora = | fauna = }} The Ranni Forest Division in Kerala, India, was constituted on July{{nbsp}}7, 1958, comprising the Ranni, Vadasserikkara, and Goodrical ranges, with its headquarters at Ranni. It covers the parts of Konni reserve forest and the reserves of Ranni, Goodrical, Rajampara, Karimkulam, Kumaramperoor, Valiyakavu, and Schettakkal. With an area of {{convert|1,059|km2}}, the Ranni Forest Division is one of the best{{clarify|date=May 2017}} ecosystems in Kerala state.[1] Types of forests and compositionReserve forests covering {{convert|1,057|km2}} and vested forests covering {{convert|1.5|km2|1}} are the major types of forests in this division. The Ranni Forest Division, with its natural beauty and richness in flora and fauna, is a storehouse of many varieties of plants and animals. The forests in the Ranni range can be classified into the following categories.
Divisions of Ranni forest{{pie chart| label1 = Goodrical | value1 = 61.74955 | color1 = #f3b230 | label2 = Vadasserikkara | value2 = 25.38657 | color2 = #128425 | label3 = Ranni | value3 = 12.86388 | color3 = #1b7953 }} Goodrical rangeThe Goodrical forest range is situated in the eastern side of Pathanamthitta district, with an area of {{convert|654|km2}}. Comparatively, human interference is less in these forests than in others in India. But at times of the Sabarimala pilgrimage, these forests ranges are crowded with devotees. Evergreen and semi-evergreen types of forests are here. There are three forest stations under this range:[2]
Vadasserikkara rangeThe Vadasserikkara range lies to the eastern part of Ranni, with its headquarters at Vadasserikkara. This range covers an area of almost {{convert|268|km2}} of the Ranni Forest Division. Kakkattar and Kallar, tributaries of the Pamba River, flow through this range. Small-scale agriculture is done in the populated regions of the Vadasserikkara range, especially on the gentle slopes. The natural forests of this range are classified into west coast tropical evergreen forests, west coast semi-evergreen forests, southern moist mixed deciduous forests, and grasslands. There are three forest stations under Vadasserikkara:
Ranni rangeThe Ranni range covers an area of {{convert|136.2|km2|0}}, and its headquarters is at Ranni. Evergreen, semi-evergreen, and deciduous types of forests can be seen here. The three forest stations under this range are:
Index of flora and faunaFlora{{main article|Wildlife of Kerala}}Many unique plants and herbs can be seen in these forest ranges. Medical plants such as Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), Solanum anguivi, Desmodium gangeticum, Cissus quadrangularis, Pseudarthria viscida, Strobilanthes ciliatus, and Dysoxylum malabaricum (Vella akil) grow in the deeper parts of the forest. The eco-system of the forests here is suitable for the growth of these plants. A complete list of plants seen in Ranni division is given below.
FaunaFishes and amphibians{{main article|List of fishes of India}}{{main article|List of amphibians of India}}The natural streams and rivers in these ranges are the repository of varied fish species and amphibians. Almost 51{{nbsp}}species of fishes and 43{{nbsp}}species of amphibians were reported from the various streams and water bodies in the forest divisions of Ranni. They are the following.
Reptiles and mammalsKerala's forests are the storehouse of many species of reptiles and mammals. Reptiles of 59{{nbsp}}species and mammals of 34{{nbsp}}species were reported from the forests of Ranni. The rain forests here are the habitat of the venomous King cobra. Many King cobras were caught by Vava Suresh, the snake expert and wildlife conservationist for the Angamoozhy, Chittar, and Moozhiyar regions in the Goodrical range. The mammals are also rich in number, with countless species in these forests.
BirdsThere are abundant species of birds in these forests, including some that face extinction. There are 196 known species of birds reported from the Ranni division. List of birds
Tribal settlementsThe forest ranges of Ranni are inhabited by many tribal communities, mainly the Ulladan, Vettuvan and Malavedan, each having their own traditions and beliefs.
See also
References1. ^{{cite web |url= http://www.forest.kerala.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=348&Itemid=14 |title= Ranni forest division - Kerala forest department}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://117.239.77.10/~forusr/tckollam/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100&Itemid=106|title=Goodrical forest range in Ranni division}} External links{{commons category|Ranni}}
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