Research Article | Published: 01 March 2012

Further Analysis of the Forest Vegetation of Central Indian Mountains of Madhya Pradesh

S. S. Bir, Y. S. Bedi, V. K. Singhal and B. S. Gill

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 35 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 9-14 | 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2012-3IXH9W | Cite this article

Abstract

From the academic point of view even today the forests of Central India possess highly valuable tree wealth in spite of the fact that a lot of Teak and Sal plantations have been cut down after Independence. The present studies on the forests were therefore under-taken for two more years in continuation of our early work**. The thick forests occupy even today the ground growth of fuelwood plants and young timber trees of different species constituting highly thick ground vegetation. Abundant amount of water sources are available through the hilly streams which are helpful in the growth of dense forests. Presently, the explored forests consists of Dry Deciduous and Moist Deciduous types categorized mainly under the tropical forests whereas mountain subtropical forests flourish at lower altitudes. Dry Teak (Tectona grandis) and Sal Forests (Shorea robusta) are of common occurrence. Timber trees of Central Indian mountains number more than several dozens and are of high value for future use. Detailed information is provided about the forest tree flora as well as about the ferns, the liverworts and shrubby flowering plants.

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Bir, S.S., Bedi, Y.S., Singhal, V.K. and Gill, B.S., 2012. Further Analysis of the Forest Vegetation of Central Indian Mountains of Madhya Pradesh. Indian Journal of Forestry, 35(1), pp.9-14. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2012-3IXH9W

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 2012

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