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Konni Forest Division
Forest division in Kerala, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Konni Forest Division is located in Kerala, India, and covers an area of about 331.66 square kilometres (128.05 sq mi).[1] It is the first reserve forest in Kerala, which was declared on 9 October 1888 under the Travancore Forest Act of 1887.[2] The division is part of the Western Ghats, which were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1 July 2012.[3] The forest area is a repository of many endemic species of the Western Ghats.[4]
Quick Facts Malayalam: കോന്നി വനം ഡിവിഷൻ, Map ...
Konni Forest Division Malayalam: കോന്നി വനം ഡിവിഷൻ | |
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![]() Kallar river at Adavi, an eco-tourism destination under the Konni range of Konni Forest Division | |
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Geography | |
Location | Kerala, India |
Coordinates | 9°13′50″N 76°51′07″E |
Elevation | Highest: 997 m (3,271 ft) |
Area | 331.66 km2 (128.05 sq mi) |
Administration | |
Status | Reserve forest |
Established | 9 October 1888 |
Governing body | Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department |
Website | forest |
Ecology | |
Disturbance | Plantation, poaching |
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