Research Article | Published: 01 June 2009

Effect of disturbance on standing biomass in a Sal mixed forest of Eastern U.P.

Ruchi Upadhyay, Jaswant Singh and Bajrang Singh

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 32 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 251-256 | 2009
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2009-97WDVI | Cite this article

Abstract

The present study was undertaken in a moist deciduous forest of Indo-Gangetic Plain in Tikri forest of Gonda District to assess the effect of biotic disturbances on standing biomass. Three Sites selected on the basis of the disturbance gradient showed sequential differences in standing biomass. On the basis of different disturbance levels, three forests were categorized as dense, open and scrub forest corresponding to the degree of degradation. It is suggested that extraction of forest resources should be made on selection basis instead of overextraction and a minimum basal area of about 30m2/ha must be maintained to provide the various ecosystem services, which are equally important with the wood supply.

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Upadhyay, R., Singh, J. and Singh, B., 2009. Effect of disturbance on standing biomass in a Sal mixed forest of Eastern U.P.. Indian Journal of Forestry, 32(2), pp.251-256. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2009-97WDVI

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