Tree species richness, diversity, and regeneration status in different oak (Quercus spp.) dominated forests of Garhwal Himalaya, India
Himalayan forests are dominated by different species of oaks (Quercus spp.) at different altitudes. These oaks are intimately linked with hill agriculture as they protect soil fertility, watershed, and local biodiversity. They also play an important role in maintaining ecosystem stability. This work...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2287884X16300528 |