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Types of forest in Pakistan :

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Definition of forest: A forest can be defined as a region with a high density of trees. Forest is the habitat for a variety of living beings including plants, animals and was microorganisms. Types of forest: >. Littoral and Swamp Forests. >. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests. >. Tropical Thorn Forests. >. Subtropical Forests. >. Subtropical Pine Forests. >. Alpine Forests. Littoral and Swamp Forests Littoral and Swamp forests: These are more or less gregarious forests of low height which occur in the Arabian sea around the coast of Karachi and Pasni in Balochistan. The main species is Avicennia marina (99%). Other species like Rhizophora have disappeared over a period of time due to heaving cutting. The Tropical dry deciduous forest : The Tropical dry deciduous forest  of Pakistan have rich floral diversity and are located in a narrow belt along the Himalayan and sub-Himalayan foothills, extending to the Hindukush Mountains. Tropical Thorn Forest : Location of Tropic...