Effect of aspect on the structure of some natural stands of Abies pindrow in Himalayan moist temperate forest |
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| Authors: | C M Sharma N P Baduni |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Forestry, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, 246 174, UP, India;(2) Forestry Section, Regional Centre for National Afforestation and Ecodevelopment Board, New Delhi, India |
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| 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. |
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| Keywords: | Abies pindrow Himalayas moist temperate forest slope aspect |
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