Research Article | Published: 01 September 2003

Species area richness and economic value of small representative - Landscapes in the eastern Himalaya: Its implications for conservation reserve

Rakesh Chandra Sundriyal and Manju Sundriyal

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 26 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 235-253 | 2003
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2003-206T73 | Cite this article

Abstract

In the Himalaya, the area under conservation network has increased over the years. However the basis of declaring an area under such network has been very poorly documented. Realizing that the study of the entire flora present in a forest stand is difficult, and needs much time, effort and expertise, small representative vegetation types and habitats that provide a replica, in broader sense, of the total vegetation, are to be identified and studied for evaluating the status of the vegetation. The present paper highlights species area relationship, growth form spectra and economic value as the quick measures, based on a study made in the Sikkim Himalaya (Eastern Himalaya). It is expected that the study formulates a useful tool for managers, planners and policy makers to undertake such simple methods for assessing the biodiversity of any potential area for conservation in any region.

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Sundriyal, R.C. and Sundriyal, M., 2003. Species area richness and economic value of small representative - Landscapes in the eastern Himalaya: Its implications for conservation reserve. Indian Journal of Forestry, 26(3), pp.235-253. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2003-206T73

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