Kondapalli Reserve Forest
| Kondapalli Reserve Forest | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Kondapalli Reserve Forest is a reserved forest in the Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is spread over an area of 30,000 acres (120 km2) and is under the protection of Andhra Pradesh Forest Department.[1]
Fauna[]
The forest is home to several carnivorous animals like, leopards, wild dogs and a few others like, jackals, wolves, civet cats as well. The herbivorous animals in the forest include, wild boars, sambar deer, chital, barking deer, rhesus monkey and four-horned antelopes. Birds such as peacocks and jungle fowl are also found in the forests.[2]
Flora[]
Tella poniki softwood is found in the forest which is useful in making the Kondapalli Toys.[3]
References[]
- ^ http://wiienvis.nic.in
- ^ Ramana Rao, G.V (25 May 2006). "Presence of leopards, wild dogs detected in Krishna forests". Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- ^ Ameen, MD (21 January 2013). "50% Kondapalli artisans quit". Retrieved 2 February 2016.
Categories:
- Reserved forests of India
- Krishna district
- Protected areas of Andhra Pradesh