Vegetation Analysis and Regeneration Pattern of Dominant Tree Species in Timberline Zone of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Western Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India

A comprehensive analysis of the timberline zone in Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Western Himalaya, reveals distinct regeneration patterns and distribution characteristics among dominant tree species. The study identified 278 plant species across 66 families, with tree density ranging from 20 to 724 trees per hectare. At Ghangaria, 56% of tree species showed fair regeneration, while at Tolma, 100% exhibited fair or good regeneration. Distribution patterns were predominantly contagious at both sites, with no regular distribution observed. These findings provide critical baseline data for understanding ecological dynamics in timberline ecotones under changing climatic conditions and offer actionable insights for sustainable conservation strategies.

Maletha, A., Maikhuri, R. K., & Bargali, S. S. (2021). Vegetation Analysis and Regeneration Pattern of Dominant Tree Species in Timberline Zone of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Western Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India. Diversity and Dynamics in Forest Ecosystems, 99–115. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003145318-5