Research Article | Published: 01 March 2003

Vegetation analysis in a mixed Oak-conifer forest of central Himalaya

Jagdish Chandra Pandey

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 26 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 66-74 | 2003
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2003-O72SC1 | Cite this article

Abstract

The tree and shrub layer analysis was carried out in a Central Himalayan forest area between 1500-2000 m elevation. Except pine, the density of seedling and sapling in almost all species was very low. Pine shows its gradual spread, over Oak and other species, in the whole study area. Biotic factors also cause the poor regeneration and less survival of seedlings.

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Pandey, J.C., 2003. Vegetation analysis in a mixed Oak-conifer forest of central Himalaya. Indian Journal of Forestry, 26(1), pp.66-74. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2003-O72SC1

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