Research Article | Published: 01 December 2013

Phytosociological Analysis of Forest Vegetation of Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand

Kalpna  Mungali and Hema Joshi

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 36 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 487-502 | 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2013-U18DB3 | Cite this article

Abstract

Present study was carried out in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand during the period 2006-2007 Phytosociologcal study of the vegetation was conducted on the basis of floristic and structural variations. The diversity of trees, shrubs and herbs varied with Beats and Compartments. For example in South Binsar Block maximum tree diversity was recorded in Binsar Beat and minimum in Patanainail Beat. In North Binsar maximum diversity was recorded in Dhaulchina Beat and minimum in Satri Beat. In Rithagar Block the diversity was Zero. The maximum value of concentration of dominance for tree layer was observed in Patnainail Beat and minimum in Badaur Beat (in South Binsar). This value also varied with Beats and Compartments of Sanctuary.

Keywords

Shannon-Wienar information function, Simpson’s index, Basal cover, Concentration of dominance, Diversity dominance

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Mungali, K. and Joshi, H., 2013. Phytosociological Analysis of Forest Vegetation of Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand. Indian Journal of Forestry, 36(4), pp.487-502. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2013-U18DB3

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