The study reveals the structure of chir pine community along two aspects and four elevational zones in Garhwal Himalaya. The findings indicated that chir pine prefers sunny slopes with xeric conditions and is dominated in the drier south facing slopes. Therefore it should be recommended for the naked and drier slopes of Garhwal Himalaya as a pioneer species for vegetation cover.
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Manuscript Published on 01 June 1999
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