Research Article | Published: 01 March 2013

Ecological Status of Woody Elements in Wildlife Sanctuary Tirthan (GHNP-CA) Kullu Himachal Pradesh

Sunil Kumar, P. Kaushal and Anita  Kumari

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 36 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 119-123 | 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2013-3E75C7 | Cite this article

Abstract

Ecological status of the flora of Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary was undertaken to evaluate the biodiversity of this area. During the vegetation survey of Wildlife Sanctuary Tirthan in the different altitudinal zone, 23 species of trees and 18 species of shrubs were recorded. In the various altitudinal zone, the altitude 2500-3000m shows highest concentration of dominance, highest species diversity and also shows the highest evenness. The altitude 2000-2500m shows the highest richness of the trees. The species Celtis tetrandra and Taxus baccata are the dominant species whereas the species Abies pindrow, Cornus macrophylla and Cedrus deodara are sparsely present in altitude from 1500 to 3000m.

Keywords

Relative frequency, Importance value index, Faunal assemblages, Long term ecological monitoring, Concentration of dominance

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Kumar, S., Kaushal, P. and Kumari, A., 2013. Ecological Status of Woody Elements in Wildlife Sanctuary Tirthan (GHNP-CA) Kullu Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Forestry, 36(1), pp.119-123. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2013-3E75C7

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 2013

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