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What kinds of forests cover most of Mizoram?

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Map highlighting the northeastern Indian state of Mizoram in orange, with its capital Aizawl marked. Surrounding countries including Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the Maldives are shown in relation to India, with major bodies of water like the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean labeled. — Mizoram Mizoram, India.

More than three-fourths of the land area in Mizoram is covered by thick evergreen forests. These woodlands are characterized by valuable timber trees, including champak (Michelia champaca), ironwood, and various species of gurjun (genus Dipterocarpus). Additionally, the hillside forests are notable for the presence of bamboo.123