Forests in kozhikode

The total area under forests in Kozhikode district is estimated at 291.23 sq.kms. ie., Reserve Forests 86.14 sq.kms.

The forests spread over the north eastern portion of the district.
The Kozhikode Territorial Division comprises of three forest ranges, viz; Thamarassery, Peruvannamuzhy and Kuttiady. Kozhikode taluk comes under the Range Officer, Thamarassery, whereas Koyilandy and Vadakara come under Range Officers, Peruvannamuzhy and Kuttiady respectively. One timber depot is also functioning at Chaliyam of Kadalundy Panchayat. Rosewood and teak brought from Wayanad, Nilambur, Palakkad etc. are the main timber available at this depot.
Forest Complex
There is a Forest Complex, by name Vanasree, at Mathottom in Beypore panchayat just five kms. Away from the city which accommodates the Regional Conservator of forests and three other conservators i.e., territorial, social forestry and Vigilance.
Crocodile Farm
The Forest Department is maintaining a crocodile farm at Peruvannamuzhy near the dam site.
Bird Sanctuary
There is also a proposal for a bird sanctuary at Kadalundy. The State Wild Life Board has approved the scheme. The proposed site is the Kadalundy river mouth which is being visited by many migratory birds in summer.