Abstract:
Vegetational analysis of degraded, regenerating and natural forests in Riyale at Kavrepalanchok, Nepal was done in 1994-1995. At these sites, 66 species of vascular plants belonging to 35 families were recorded. Total density of plant species ranged between 6466.02 to 12073.37 per hectare, total basal area between 7.91 to 19.23 m2/ha, total volume between 4.46 to 18.69 m3/ha and total leaf litter between 427.78 to 1175.10 kg/ha. Herbaceous biomass ranged from 231.41 ± 78.33 kg/ha at natural site to 1359.70 ± 107.87 kg/ha at degraded site (but now under protection). Total tree biomass varied from 0.75 to 16.27 t/ha. Species loss were 68% and 52% at degraded and regenerating sites, respectively. It showed that degradation resulted in habitat destruction and species loss.
Page(s):
13-28
DOI:
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Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Plant Sciences, Volume: 4, Issue: 1, Year: 1998