Nepal is rich in forest. That's why it is called “Green forests are the wealth of Nepal.” Years ago, most of the land of Nepal was covered with forest but due to population growth people have started to clear the jungle for various purposes like cultivation settlement. Even today 29% of land is covered with jungle.
There are 35 major forest types and 118 ecosystems found in Nepal. In terms of growing stocks Shorea robusta, Quercus spp, Terminalia alata, Pinus roxburghii, Abies spectabilis, Rhododendron spp, Alnus nepalensis, Schima wallichii, Tsuga dumosa are the major tree species.
