Research Article | Published: 01 December 2008

Enumeration of floristic composition in JFM managed and adjoining natural forests in Guddada Budihal area of Gadag division, Karnataka

V. Suryanarayana, T. S. Hareesh, K. V. Vasantha Reddy, Vijay Mohan Raj and H. Pradeep Kumar

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 31 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 571-575 | 2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-FS073G | Cite this article

Abstract

The floristic composition of JFM managed forest and adjoining natural scrub forest in Guddada Budihal areas of Gadag Division was studied. The study has inferred the higher species diversity in the JFM managed forests compared to the natural forests. There was 19 species in JFM managed forest, among them Hardwickia binata possessed higher IVI value of 120.41. It was followed by Stereospermum personatum and Anogeissus latifolia. The data on regeneration indicated that, Hardwickia binata was most ecologically success species constituting IVI value of 74.7 of the total regenerating individuals. The data has clearly indicated a high diversity and more species composition among regenerated individuals in JFM managed forests compared to adjoining natural forests. The results indicated that an urgent need for taking enrichment works in many of the patches with indigenous local species and protecting the forests from grazing by involving local people.

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Suryanarayana, V., Hareesh, T.S., Reddy, K.V.V., Raj, V.M. and Kumar, H.P., 2008. Enumeration of floristic composition in JFM managed and adjoining natural forests in Guddada Budihal area of Gadag division, Karnataka. Indian Journal of Forestry, 31(4), pp.571-575. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-FS073G

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2008

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