Study on Arboreal Floristic Diversity, Phytosociology and Conservation Strategy of Endangered Species in Chandi Beat of Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh, Western Himalaya

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dc.contributor.authorKumari, Krishnaen_US
dc.contributor.authorVerma, R. K.en_US
dc.contributor.authorKumar, Ranjeeten_US
dc.contributor.authorThakur, Ashishen_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-24T07:31:21Z
dc.date.available2024-09-24T07:31:21Z
dc.date.issued2023-10
dc.description.abstractHimachal Pradesh, a land of snow-abode mountains is significant for its natural wealth and unique habitat, flora, and fauna. Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary, the site of the present study was located in Solan and Shimla districts (Wildlife Division, Shimla) of Himachal Pradesh spread over an area of 37.71 sq km. Phytosociological studies for arboreal flora were conducted in the Chandi beat, of the sanctuary by using the quadrate method and quantitative analysis. The altitude of this beat varied from 625m to 1960m amsl. Total number of plant species recorded in the study area was 155, belonging to 46 families and 97 genera. The dominant families included Fabaceae, Moraceae, Asteraceae, Malvaceae, Lamiaceae, and Rosaceae. Pinus roxburghii recorded the highest value of IVI and is the most dominant tree species in the forest followed by Quercus leucotrichophora. Results revealed that the range of Concentration of dominance (C) 0.04-0.06, Index of Diversity (H) 2.55-3.58, Richness index (R) 3.47-7.78 and Evenness Index (E) 0.84-0.93 was for trees and range of Concentration of dominance (C) 0.03-0.04, Index of Diversity (H) 3.37-3.86, Richness index (R) 6.22-6.12 and Evenness Index (E) 0.91-0.93 for shrubs at different elevation in Chandi beat. There were three woody plant species found as threatened category plant according to CAMP, 2013 i.e., Pleurolobus gangeticus, Oroxylum indicum and Zanthoxylum armatum which require conservation efforts suggested except Zanthoxylum armatum which has shown a good population in nature. Phytosocial and floristic diversity study on woody plants was not done before in this sanctuary so it will provide baseline information on the biodiversity status of the woody vegetation of the sanctuary and encourage conservation efforts, sustainable utilization of resources, and bio-perspective.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsPandit Deendayal College of Horticulture and Forestry, Piprakothi, East Champaran, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar, 845429, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsICFRE- Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Panthaghati, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 173213, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsICFRE- Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Panthaghati, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 173213, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsICFRE- Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Panthaghati, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 173213, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationKumari Krishna, Verma R. K., Kumar Ranjeet, Thakur Ashish . Study on Arboreal Floristic Diversity, Phytosociology and Conservation Strategy of Endangered Species in Chandi Beat of Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh, Western Himalaya. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change. 2023 Oct; 13(10): 3263-3280en_US
dc.identifier.issn2581-8627
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/230054
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherMs. M. B. Mondalen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber10en_US
dc.relation.volume13en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i102994en_US
dc.subjectBiodiversityen_US
dc.subjectconservationen_US
dc.subjectdensityen_US
dc.subjectfloristicen_US
dc.subjectfrequencyen_US
dc.subjectthreateneden_US
dc.titleStudy on Arboreal Floristic Diversity, Phytosociology and Conservation Strategy of Endangered Species in Chandi Beat of Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh, Western Himalayaen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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