Research Article | Published: 01 December 2002

Seasonal floristic composition under Eucalytpus tereticornis Smith plantation in upper Gangetic plain

Nawa Bahar and A. K. Jain

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 25 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 428-442 | 2002
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2002-427AL0 | Cite this article

Abstract

Eucalyptus tereticornis Smith, an Australian species, introduced in India is widely used in social forestry due to fast-growing nature. Three plantation stands at Site I (Hardwar), Site II (Deo- Band) and Site III (Shukratal) have been studied for morphological parameters of plant diversity and seasonal changes in phytosociology. Site I was found richer in diversity throughout the year with higher frequency and better density and abundance values. Seasonal trends show best performance during the rainy season, followed by winter and least in summer.

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Bahar, N. and Jain, A.K., 2002. Seasonal floristic composition under Eucalytpus tereticornis Smith plantation in upper Gangetic plain. Indian Journal of Forestry, 25(4), pp.428-442. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2002-427AL0

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