FOREST DEVELOPMENT

Forests of the State shelters more than 3500 flowering plants, 352 orchids, 40 bamboo species and about 800 medicinal plants resources. The state is part of the Indo Burma Biodiversity Hotspot of the world. There are about 40 endemic plant species and 75 Threatened plant species found in Meghalaya. Amongst its rare species are the insect eating Pitcher plant (Nepenthes khasiana), Wild citrus (Citrus indica) and Pygmy Lily (Nymphaea tetragona). The Rhododendron Forest at Shillong Peak is a major attraction for tourist during blooming period

Also known as: Forest Development Corporation, Forests & Environment Department