Multivariate Analysis Of Vegetation In Wet Temperate Forests Of Pakistan

Raja, R.; Bokhari, Tasveer Zahra; Younis, Uzma; Dasti, Altaf Ahmad

doi:10.9790/3008-09165459

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“…These families were also reported to be dominant in the Subtropical Karst Forests in South-West China (Zhang et al, 2002). The dominance of plants under Rosaceae, Pteridaceae, Lamiaceae, Pinaceae and Asteraceae families was also reported from the temperate forests of Pakistan (Raja et al, 2014). The findings of the present study was also supported by many reports, where plants belonging to Asteraceae, Poaceae, Ericaceae, Lauraceae and Rosaceae families showed dominating character in temperate forests of Arunachal Pradesh (Bharali et al, 2011).…”

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Assessment of Plant Biodiversity at 3 Different Elevation of Protected Forest of Subtropical Pine Forest of Meghalaya

Wani¹

2021

Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci

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The study and survey which was carried out to identify and assess diversity of plant species of sub tropical pine forest of Meghalaya was conducted during 2020-2021 at three different elevation stands located at 982 m (low-elevation stand), 1485 m (mid-elevation stand) and at 1816 m (high-elevation stand). Pinus kesiya was found to be the most dominant from all the three stand. A total of 34species of trees belonging to 19 families were recorded which consisted a total number of 857 individuals of trees, 14 species of shrubs belonging to 10 families recorded a total number of 866 individuals, and an overall occurrence of 20 species of herbaceous species belonging to 13 families recorded a total number of 670 individuals. Elaeagnus conferta was maximum for IVI in both high and mid elevation stand while Lantana camara showed maximum IVI in the low elevation. The herbaceous species diversity, richness and evenness indices was highest in high elevation and lowest in the low elevation, while herbaceous species of dominance showed a reverse trend. Tree and shrub species of the three elevation stand were quite similar in the mid and low elevation stand. The diversity richness of indigenous forest shows considerable variation in occurrence of species between different altitudes. Most of the species in the study area have medicinal value and socio-economic importance. Therefore, there is a need for necessary action towards sustainability of forest and conservation of species at large.

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Assessment of Plant Biodiversity at 3 Different Elevation of Protected Forest of Subtropical Pine Forest of Meghalaya

Wani¹

2021

Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci

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“…Thus, the altitudinal floristic differences may partially be attributed to soil EC. The decrease in EC with increased altitude is largely due to the downward movement of nutrients, which affects spatial distribution along the altitudinal transect (Pendry and Proctor, 1996;Dasti and Malik, 1998;Raja et al, 2014). The correlation of soil pH with the distribution and association of plant species is not surprising but has already been reported in several studies (Pendry and Proctor, 1996).…”

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Exploration of species diversity and vegetation pattern in temperate conifer forests along altitudinal gradients in the Western Himalayas

Hashim

Bushra

Dasti

et al. 2023

Front. For. Glob. Change

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The moist temperate forests extend along the whole length of outer ranges of Himalaya between the subtropical pine forests and sub-alpine timberline formation with a rainfall from 400 mm to 800 mm. The altitudinal range is from 1500 m to 3000 m. The floristic variation in these Himalayan forests is poorly understood especially in the study area. Species composition may be either unpredictable or it may correspond to environmental heterogeneity. Vegetation from 144 stands in between 2000 – 2700 m altitude was sampled. Soil samples were collected to document edaphic conditions. Soils were physically and chemically analyzed. Ordination (DECORANA) and classificatory techniques were used to analyze the vegetation data. No clear disjunct vegetation patterns emerged from these analyses. The major axes brought out by the ordination were related to altitude and although it is possible to relate the units of classification to broad soil types. Soil chemical properties, litter cover and rockiness were significantly associated with the vegetation variation along an altitudinal gradient. The application of classification to the ordination allowed the interpretations of the vegetation variation in terms of topography and predictable climatic factors such as rainfall, wind speed and extent of snow accumulation. The vegetation patterns revealed have been discussed in relation to the general problem of plant community definition in continuous forest type. Our results demonstrate the overlapping rather than clearly discrete boundaries between the vegetation types and species distributions. This overlapping nature of the vegetation types are discussed in terms of overlapping environmental preferences of the species. Our results are consistent with notion that species separate edaphically and landscape scale within the uniform looking forest. This view maintains that differences in soil within the forest are distinct enough to favor different species, and thus create numerous floristically differentiated forest patches along the altitudinal gradients. The findings that non obvious but distinct floristic and edaphic variation exist within the Himalayan moist temperate forests at the landscape scale have important practical implications for forest management. In biodiversity conservation a high degree of habitat heterogeneity implies an increased need for wide-scale information on species distribution and endemism patterns to better assess where the different habitats are, which species they harbor, and where conservation efforts should be concentrated. The overlapping nature of vegetation types and hazy boundaries of the plant communities implies that plant ecologists must continue to attempt the difficult definition of hazy boundaries.

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“…Ayubia was named upon Pakistan's 2nd President, Muhammad Ayub Khan (1958Khan ( -1969. The elevation of this area is 8000 feet above sea level [26]. Ayubia National Park is located in Gallies Forest division of Abbotabad.…”

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Collection of Non Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) and their contribution to sustainable rural livelihoods in selected areas around Ayubia National Park, Pakistan

Zaman,

Jabeen,

Shabbir

2023

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This study shows the Collection of Non Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) and their contribution to sustainable rural livelihoods in selected areas around Ayubia National Park, Pakistan. Forests are an important component for daily life of rural residents living near forested areas. A protected area is a geographically designated area for the purpose of biological conservation. Ayubia National Park (ANP) is a protected area in KPK, Pakistan that was designated with the purpose of management and preservation of nature. Non Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) have been defined as “All biological materials, excluding timber, which are extracted from forests for human use”. NTFPs play an important role in income generation for indigenous people. Malaach Village, Pasala Village and Khanuspur Town present around ANP were selected study areas. Purposive sampling was used for selection of study areas. Quantitative research was done. Field visits were done for Questionnaire survey. 50 questionnaires were filled from each selected village/town and results were analysed using SPSS. Cross tabulation was done and Chi Square test was applied. It was found that Wild Vegetables, Wild Fruits, Medicinal Plants and Mushrooms are collected from forests in and around ANP by indigenous people. Chi square results showed significant relationship between gender and collection of NTFPs. Poverty is found to be the main reason for collecting NTFPs. Contribution of NTFPs to annual income of people is mostly less than 20% but this contribution is also 21%-40% and even 41%-60% for few people. ANP should be managed properly to inhibit the collection of NTFPs within the park. Indigenous people should cooperate in sustainable collection and use of NTFPs. The role of NTFPs to livelihoods in and around ANP are clearly understood by study and will be useful in the awareness and implementation of the conservation practices in the Ayubia National Park.

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Multivariate Analysis Of Vegetation In Wet Temperate Forests Of Pakistan

Cited by 4 publications

References 5 publications

Assessment of Plant Biodiversity at 3 Different Elevation of Protected Forest of Subtropical Pine Forest of Meghalaya

Assessment of Plant Biodiversity at 3 Different Elevation of Protected Forest of Subtropical Pine Forest of Meghalaya

Exploration of species diversity and vegetation pattern in temperate conifer forests along altitudinal gradients in the Western Himalayas

Collection of Non Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) and their contribution to sustainable rural livelihoods in selected areas around Ayubia National Park, Pakistan

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