Research Article | Published: 01 December 2010

Impact of exotic tree species on the native vegetation of Vetal Hill, Pune

Suvarna Punalekar, D. M. Mahajan and D. K. Kulkarni

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 33 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 549-554 | 2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2010-RH552C | Cite this article

Abstract

the study reveals the impact of three exotic tree species namely Dalbergia melanoxylon, Guill. and Per., Gliricidia sepium, Kunth ex Steud. and Leucaena leucocephala de Wit. on the indigenous tree and shrub species through a phytosociological study and statistical analysis on Vetal hill in Pune. It reveals the declining status of native woody species due to rapid growth and spreading of these exotic species.

Keywords

Indigenous tree, Phytosociological, Native woody species, Rapid growth, Random quadrate method, Conservation measures, Important value index (IVI)

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Punalekar, S., Mahajan, D.M. and Kulkarni, D.K., 2010. Impact of exotic tree species on the native vegetation of Vetal Hill, Pune. Indian Journal of Forestry, 33(4), pp.549-554. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2010-RH552C

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