It is the only forest in the country which is guarded by the jawans of CRPF. This is because of timber mafia who were highly activated there. The forest has lot of sal vegetation along with other species like Piasal, Ficus, Arjun, Ashoka and Kasi. The teak plantation was done by bruisers during their ruling in India.

The forest was given on the name of then British Forest official who lost his wife in the forest due to tiger attack. So as her name the forest named Berbera forest. The forest is 2,500 feet above the sea level and is very cool in summer days. Though Barbara was once historically famous for its tiger, now one can find sambar, deer, bison, most interestingly lots of giant squirrel and many species of birds. Like White rumped shama , Indian Pitta , Hill Myna , Asian Paradise Flycatcher and many more The forest also constitute with many rare medicinal plants.

Apart from teak, sal forests and historical links, Barbara still remains in the heart of the serious wildlife lovers, wildlife activities as a virgin land for further exploration.