Govt Chhattisgarh State Medicinal Plant Board (CGSMPB) Jobs 2024 - Sarkari Naukri

The Herbal state of Chhattisgarh is situated in Deccan bio-geographical area, houses an important part of the rich and unique biological diversity. What is more conspicuous is that the state is significantly rich in endemism with respect to many plants having medicinal importance. The forests of the state fall under two major forest types, i.e., Tropical Moist Deciduous forest and the Tropical Dry Deciduous forest. The state of Chhattisgarh is endowed with about 22 varied forest sub-types existing in the state.

Sal (Shorea robusta) and Teak (Tectona grandis) are the two major tree species in the state. Other notable overwood species are Bija (Pterocarpus marsupium), Saja (Terminalia tomentosa), Dhawra (Anogeissus latifolia), Mahua (Madhuca indica), Tendu (Diospyros melanoxylon) etc. Amla (Embilica officinalis), Karra (Cleistanthus collinus) and bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus) constitute a significant chunk of middle canopy of the state's forests. From the management point of view, there are four types of forests in the state of Chhattisgarh. These are Teak, Sal , Miscellaneous and Bamboo forests.