Forest Cover Classification

Classification scheme for the purpose of Forest Cover assessment is described as follows:

Class	Description
Very Dense Forest	All lands with tree canopy density of 70% and above.
Moderately Dense Forest	All lands with tree canopy density of 40% and more but less than 70%.
Open Forest	All lands with tree canopy density of 10% and more but less than 40%.
Scrub	Degraded forest lands with canopy density less than 10%.
Non-forest	Lands not included in any of the above classes.

Forest Cover Classification

Different Forest Density Classes and Scrub

Source: Forest Survey of India, Dehradun. State of Forest Report (2013)