A major part of Jalpaiguri district is covered by forests.   Even today this area remains one of the most     prominent wildlife areas of the  country and bears the     best Sal forest in India. The main forest cover    comprises of Semi-Moist-Deceduous vegetation. Apart  from these high   rise forests there are floodplains of  rivers like Murti, Jaldhaka,   torsa etc.covered with  grasslands which nourishes a wide spectrum  of   wildlife.

The forests of Jalpaiguri is home to many rare and  endangered species of mammals and birds. The Indian One Horned  Rhinocerous is found in both Gorumara National Park and Jaldapara   Wildlife Sanctuary. Near extinct species like the Hispid Hare and   Pygmy   Hog have been reported from the Gorumara National Park. Bengal   Florican  an endangered bird had been photographed in Jaldapara   wildlife  sanctuary. Apart from this species like Tiger, Leopard,   Asian  Elephant, Gaur, Wild Boar, Sambar, Cheetal, Hog deer, Barking   Deer are also found  in the various forest tracts of Jalpaiguri.

A   number of divisions of forest department of Govt. of West Bengal are   working over this area. Forests like Gorumara, Chapramari, Jaldapara   and Buxa are declared as sanctuaries and national park to protect  wildlife.