Research Article | Published: 01 September 2009

Structural parameters of woody elements in Sangla Valley of Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh

Rajan Bawa, Hari Paul Sankhyan and H. S. Negi

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 32 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 505-509 | 2009
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2009-25JM1L | Cite this article

Abstract

The present investigation was undertaken to study the structural parameters of woody elements in Sangla valley of district Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. Dominant, Co-dominant and associated species in each transect (12) were worked out in accordance to their IVI values. Study concluded that the occurrence of overall dominating species were Cedrus deodara, with Betula utilis as the co-dominating and Juniperus recurva as the associated species. The study is helpful in developing a strong data base for estimating the present status of woody element diversity.

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Bawa, R., Sankhyan, H.P. and Negi, H.S., 2009. Structural parameters of woody elements in Sangla Valley of Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Forestry, 32(3), pp.505-509. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2009-25JM1L

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Manuscript Published on 01 September 2009

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