Research Article | Published: 01 March 2015

A Note on Distribution of Juniperus semiglobosa in Uttarakhand, India

K. Chandrasekar, Lalit Giri, Aseesh  Pandey and S. K. Srivastava

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 38 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 79-80 | 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2015-0XY6MS | Cite this article

Abstract

Distribution of Juniperus semiglobosa in India have been examined through literature, available herbarium specimens and with field observations. The density of individuals are found in decreasing trend in India due to fuel wood extraction coupled with natural calamity in high altitude regions, especially in Trans Himalaya. Available population status, brief description, field observations and photographs are provided in the communication, for conservation of Juniperus in natural habitats.

Keywords

Juniperus semiglobosa, Distribution, Uttarakhand

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Chandrasekar, K., Giri, L., Pandey, A. and Srivastava, S.K., 2015. A Note on Distribution of Juniperus semiglobosa in Uttarakhand, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 38(1), pp.79-80. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2015-0XY6MS

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 2015

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