Diversity and regeneration status of Sarkot Van Panchyat in Garhwal Himalaya, India

被引：8
作者：
Pala N.A. [1 ]
Negi A.K. [1 ]
Gokhale Y. [2 ]
Bhat J.A. [1 ]
Todaria N.P. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Chauras Campus HNB Garhwal University Srinagar Garhwal Uttarakhand, Srinagar
[2] The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) New Delhi-Darbari Seth Block, New Delhi 110 003, Habitat Place Lodhi Road
来源：
Journal of Forestry Research | 2012年 / 23卷 / 3期
关键词：
composition; dominant; Garhwal Himalaya; regeneration; traditional forests;
D O I：
10.1007/s11676-012-0276-y
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摘要：
We investigated the floristic composition, phytosociological and regeneration status of Sarkot Van Panchyat (community forest) in Chamoli district of Garhwal Himalaya. A total of 52 plant species of 46 genera and 26 families were recorded, which included 12 trees, 18 shrubs and 22 herb species. Quercus leucotrichophora was dominant tree species in sapling and seedling layers, followed by Lyonia ovalifolia and Rhododendron arboreum. Out of 12 tree species, 7 species in seedling stage and 8 species in sapling stage were recorded in the study area. The 44.41% species in the study area showed good regeneration status, 16.66% species were fairly regenerating, and 8.33% species showed poor regeneration status, while 33% species were not regenerating. Number of individuals from lower girth classes (0-10 cm and 10-30 cm) showed decreasing trend with the increase in size of girth class. Shannon index (H) for trees, shrubs and herbs was recorded as 1.82, 2.24 and 2.41 respectively. Simpsons index (CD) was recorded as 0.21, 0.12 and 0.12 for trees, shrubs and herbs respectively. The forest should be divided into compartments for better management purpose and each compartment should be closed for five years to assist regeneration and enrichment planting may also be carried out for sustainable management. © 2012 Northeast Forestry University and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
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