Phytosociological Analysis of Forest Vegetation of Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand

Abstract

Present study was carried out in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand during the period 2006-2007 Phytosociologcal study of the vegetation was conducted on the basis of floristic and structural variations. The diversity of trees, shrubs and herbs varied with Beats and Compartments. For example in South Binsar Block maximum tree diversity was recorded in Binsar Beat and minimum in Patanainail Beat. In North Binsar maximum diversity was recorded in Dhaulchina Beat and minimum in Satri Beat. In Rithagar Block the diversity was Zero. The maximum value of concentration of dominance for tree layer was observed in Patnainail Beat and minimum in Badaur Beat (in South Binsar). This value also varied with Beats and Compartments of Sanctuary.