Research Article | Published: 01 June 2015

Floristic Diversity in Gorumara National Park, West Bengal

Vinay Ranjan and Anant Kumar

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 22 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 97-102 | 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2015-RS58A7 | Cite this article

Abstract

To ascertain the floristic (angiosperms) diversity in Gorumara National Park,Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, field surveys (with GPS) were undertaken between 2008 to 2012. Study revealed the occurrence of 343 species, 3 subspecies and 4 varieties under 260 genera belonging to 90 families of angiosperms.RET & CITES plants, plants animals interactions and factors affecting management of protected area are also discussed.

Keywords

Floristic Diversity, Gorumara National Park, West Bengal, CITES, RET

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Ranjan, V. and Kumar, A., 2015. Floristic Diversity in Gorumara National Park, West Bengal. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 22(2), pp.97-102. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2015-RS58A7

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