Research Article | Published: 22 September 2017

Conservation Status of Pittosporum eriocarpum (Cheesewood of Doon) in Uttarakhand

Kapil Joshi, Aishwarya Gobbur and Swati Dumbre

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 24 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 127-130 | 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2017-C5FZ40 | Cite this article

Abstract

The combination of global warming and habitat destruction is the sole reason for the disappearance of many plants from earth’s surface. Pittosporum eriocarpum is also one among many other species which is at the verge of extinction. Based upon an extensive survey during 1997-98 in the state of Uttarakhand, the occurrence of Pittosporum eriocarpum is rated as endangered. This study gives focus on the present status and conservation strategies regarding Pittosporum eriocarpum.

Keywords

Pittosporum eriocarpum, Threatened, Conservation, Status

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Joshi, K., Gobbur, A. and Dumbre, S., 2017. Conservation Status of Pittosporum eriocarpum (Cheesewood of Doon) in Uttarakhand. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 24(3), pp.127-130. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2017-C5FZ40

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Manuscript Published on 22 September 2017

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