The Flora of Nabarangpur and even of Koraput is northern in character, though some of these have affinity with southern India.  Sal and bamboo are the two species commonly seen in the whole region. The Paddy cultivation has systematically depleted the green patches and upset the scenic beauty of the district. Still the reserved forests and the protected hills, afford some pleasure of living in the lap to nature.

Among the wild animals there were the Panther, Leopard, Tiger, Hyena, Jackals, wild dogs that are now scarce due to human intrusion into their habitat. Buffalo, black bear, even bison were found in Umerkote region. The blank bucks so common in Chandahandi area are nowhere seen now. Spotted deer, Sambar, Barking deer were common sight in the Pre-Independence Nabarangpur locality. Common crocodile is occasionally spotted in the Indravati River. Pea fowl, red and grey jungle fowl are fairly found. So also the green pegion and duck . Over the years, these feathered friends are slaughtered by human greed and not surprisingly some of these species have become totally extinct.