Research Article | Published: 20 March 2019

Assessment of Invasive Alien species in Col. Sher Jung National Park, Sirmaur District, Himachal Pradesh

Manas R. Debta, Kuldip Singh Dogra, R.K. Bhakal and Kumar Ambrish

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 42 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 39-42 | 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2019-B138YM | Cite this article

Abstract

The present paper is an attempt to document the data on invasive alien species occurring in Col. Sher Jung National Park, Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh along with their implications in conservation perspective. A total of 39 species belonging to 19 angiospermic families are enlisted as invasive alien species from the national park. The purpose of introduction of alien species also discussed along with their nativity. 

Keywords

Alien, Invasive species, Col. Sher Jung National park, Sirmaur District, Himachal Pradesh

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Debta, M.R., Dogra, K.S., Bhakal, R. and Ambrish, K., 2019. Assessment of Invasive Alien species in Col. Sher Jung National Park, Sirmaur District, Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Forestry, 42(1), pp.39-42. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2019-B138YM

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Manuscript Published on 20 March 2019

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