Research Article | Published: 01 December 1996

Effect of Aspect on the Structure of Some Natural Stands of Quercus semecarpifolia in Himalayan Moist Temperate Forest

N. P. Baduni and C. M. Sharma

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 19 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 335-341 | 1996
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1996-3YY2H9 | Cite this article

Abstract

The impact of aspect, altitude and slope have been observed on the moist temperate forest of Quercus semecarpifolia Sm. In Garhwal Himalaya. In total four faces namely, North East, North West, South East and South West, have been studied to understand the growth behavior of Q. semecarpifolia with varying altitudes. The total basal cover was found highest (5733.48 cm2/100 m2) on the North East facing slope. The Q. semecarpifolia was found associate with Rhododendron arboreum as a main companion species on the all faces except South East.

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Baduni, N.P. and Sharma, C.M., 1996. Effect of Aspect on the Structure of Some Natural Stands of Quercus semecarpifolia in Himalayan Moist Temperate Forest. Indian Journal of Forestry, 19(4), pp.335-341. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1996-3YY2H9

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