Affiliation:
1. Kumaun University, D.S.B Campus
2. Kumaun University, D.S.B. Campus
3. Kumaun University
Abstract
We assessed tree species diversity and regeneration status in the Binsar wildlife sanctuary, Uttarakhand. Six major forest sites were selected for sampling ranging from 1600-2400m asl in north and south aspects. In each forest stand a 100 x 100m plot was laid and trees, saplings and seedlings were recorded following standard ecological methods.The overall tree density ranged from 663 to 1066 individuals ha-1 among the identified forest communities and total basal area from 40.24-71.20 m2 ha-1. Good regeneration was observed in higher altitudinal community.
Publisher
Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
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