Longwood Shola Reserve Forest
Wildlife Sanctuary
Longwood Shola Reserve Forest
The Longwood Shola Reserve Forest is a pristine natural area located in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, near the town of Kotagiri. This reserve forest covers an area of 116 hectares and is one of the few remaining natural shola forests in the region. Shola forests are tropical montane forests found in the valleys separated by rolling grasslands at higher elevations.
The Longwood Shola Reserve Forest is known for its rich biodiversity and high species endemism. It is home to 177 bird species, including several that are endemic to the Western Ghats, such as the Nilgiri Laughingthrush, Nilgiri Blue Robin, and Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon.
The forest also supports a variety of endemic plant species, including the endangered Psychotria nilgiriensis and Actinodaphne bourneae.
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Longwood Shola Reserve Forest is located in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu.
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