Geographical Analysis of Forest Distribution, Degradation, and Conservation in Ajara Tehsil, Maharashtra

Forests are mainly useful for the ecological balance of the environment. India has a variety of climates. Forest diversity is found in India. Ajra tehsil is a part of the Sahyadri mountain range. This paper focuses on the forests of Ajra tehsil which covers an area of 17,560.36 hectares, of which 22% is forest area. The region has diverse vegetation such as Ain, Kinjal, Hirda, Behada, Hela, Savar and Pawana, which provide habitat to diverse wildlife such as bison, elephant, peacock and numerous bird species. Conservation efforts are needed to protect the biodiversity of the region and highlight the importance of sustainable forest management practices.