Welcome to Coimbatore forest division...

Kovai or Coimbatore, is surrounded by the mountains on the west, and the reserve forests on the northern side. The entire western and northern part of the district borders the Western Ghats with the Nilgiri biosphere as well as the Anaimalai and Munnar ranges. A western pass to Kerala, popularly referred to as the Palghat Gap provides its boundary.

Because of its close proximity to the Western Ghats, the district is rich in fauna. Coimbatore is situated on the banks of river Noyyal. Many lakes and ponds were constructed near the river during ancient periods.

The Coimbatore Urban wetlands harbours more than 125 species of Resident and migratory birds, August - October being the peak season. Spot-billed Pelican, Painted Stork, Open Billed Stork, Ibis, Spot-billed Duck, Teal, Black Winged Stilt are some of the migratory birds that visit Coimbatore wetlands regularly.

The Coimbatore city alone has Nine lakes (wetlands). In most of the urban ecosystems, these wetlands are the major life supporting component. They support high concentrations of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrate species.

Kovai or Coimbatore, apart from being the second largest city in the state of Tamilnadu, India, is also known as the a major industrial city in India. Local Goddess Koniyamman, was the inspiration for the name Coimbatore. It is situated on the banks of the Noyyal river, to the extreme west of Tamilnadu, near the state of Kerala.

About Coimbatore Forest Division ...

The Coimbatore Forest Division covers an area of 694 km² and is situated in the South-east of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR). This forest division also falls under the Project Elephant Reserve No.8.
This division consists of six administrative sub-divisions known as  six territorial Ranges namely     1.Bolampatty 2.Coimbatore 3.Perianaickenpalayam, 4.Karamadai, 5.Mettupalayam, and 6.Sirumugai  division

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