Effect of aspect on the structure of some natural stands of Abies pindrow in Himalayan moist temperate forest

C. M. Sharma and N. P. Baduni
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C. M. Sharma: HNB Garhwal University
N. P. Baduni: Regional Centre for National Afforestation and Ecodevelopment Board

Environment Systems and Decisions, 2000, vol. 20, issue 4, 309-317

Abstract: Abstract The effects of aspect, altitude, and slope have been observed on the moist temperate forests of Abies pindrow Spach in the Garhwal Himalaya, India. Four aspects, namely, north-east, north-west, south-east and south-west, have been studied to understand the growth behaviour of A. pindrow at varying altitudes. The total basal cover was found to be highest (5099.6 cm2/100 m2) on the north-east facing slopes, and lowest (3092.7 cm2/100 m2) on the south-east facing slopes. The A. pindrow was found to be associated with Quercus semecarpifolia as a main companion species on all the faces, whereas, Lyonia ovalifolia, was associated only on the west facing slopes.

Keywords: Abies pindrow; Himalayas; moist temperate forest; slope; aspect (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2000
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