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With 20,852 hectares of the total geographical area being covered in forests (around 43% land), Dadra & Nagar Haveli is rich in flora. The flora comprises a thick growth of rare species of trees in the forests. The district is also engaged in the rehabilitation of degraded and depleted flora.

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This district is known for its lush green forests and pristine rivers, manmade lakes, and gardens. It is a biodiversity hotspot. To conserve exotic species of flora and fauna, 40 percent of the total geographical area has been declared as reserved forests. Several wildlife parks and sanctuaries have also been established.

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The rich biodiversity of Dadra and Nagar Haveli makes it a habitat for a variety of birds and animals and thus a destination for inland and coastal safari and eco-tourism. Silvassa's hills and wide, forested buffer land attract wildlife enthusiasts.

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The Dadra and Nagar Haveli Wildlife Sanctuary covers 91.39 square kilometers or about 19% of the district's total area. In 2014 an additional eco-sensitive area was designated in the 100-meter buffer zone around the wildlife sanctuary, with an area of 26.57 square kilometers.

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Dadra and Nagar Haveli lies within the North-Western Ghats ecoregion. The district has two major forest types: tropical moist deciduous forest and tropical dry deciduous forest.