Abstract:
The present stduy is aimed to study the phytosociological attributes of the Sheikh Buddin National Park, situated in district Dera Ismail Khan. For this study, various field tours were conducted in March, 2013-August, 2015. A total of 26 plant species belonging to 22 generas and 19 families were identified. The data was collected, using quadrate method. The park was divided in 29 stands and 25 quadrates sized (10×10 m) were examined in each stand. Vegetation parameters such as Diameter at Breast Height (DBH), density, frequency and Important Value Index (IVI) of the woody species were recorded. The communities generated on the basis of IVI values resulted in the isolation of seven tree communities. Acacia modesta followed by Olea ferruginea were the dominant communities of the study area. Acacia modesta, Olea ferruginea, Acacia nilotiea, Caperis decidua, Tamarix aphylla, Prosopis cineraria and Ailanthus altissima were common species of the study area, while species such as Acacia nilotica, Tecomella undulate, Ziziphus jujube were randomly distributed. The results revealed that generally the park was dominated by small sized tree species indicating a secondary generation stage and it needs proper management, protection and care.
Page(s):
67-74
DOI:
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Published:
Journal: Science, Technology and Development, Volume: 35, Issue: 2, Year: 2016