WOOD SPECIES DIVERSITY AND POPULATION STRUCTURE ALONG THE ALTITUDINAL GRADIENT IN JHAJJAR WATERSHED IN NORTHWESTERN HIMALAYA: AN EMPHASIS ON THEIR ETHNO-BOTANICAL USES
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| contents | <p><span>The study focused on cataloging and investigating the woody flora of the Jhajjar watershed in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, an area previously under-researched in terms of forest ecology and woody plant diversity. A total of 80 woody species were recorded, with 56% being shrubs and 44% trees. The plants were used in 36 different ways, primarily for medicinal, edible, and timber purposes, with various preparations (e.g., powders, decoctions, extracts). Parts commonly used included bark, leaves, and roots. 39 species were exclusively medicinal, 8 species were both medicinal and edible, and 5 species were used for medicine and timber. The study found that the watershed is rich in species diversity, with 63 genera and 36 families, dominated by Moraceae, Rosaceae and the genus </span><span>Ficus</span><span>. The distribution pattern of species was mostly random, indicating varying availability across the watershed. People’s in the region rely on these plants for medicinal, timber, fodder, and fuel needs, highlighting the importance of sustainable plant use. Recommendations included further ethno-botanical studies in nearby areas, sustainable utilization of the plants, and assessing the populations of rare species to guide conservation efforts.</span> </p> |
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| spellingShingle | WOOD SPECIES DIVERSITY AND POPULATION STRUCTURE ALONG THE ALTITUDINAL GRADIENT IN JHAJJAR WATERSHED IN NORTHWESTERN HIMALAYA: AN EMPHASIS ON THEIR ETHNO-BOTANICAL USES Nitan Kumar Katoch Ajendra Singh Bagri <p><span>The study focused on cataloging and investigating the woody flora of the Jhajjar watershed in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, an area previously under-researched in terms of forest ecology and woody plant diversity. A total of 80 woody species were recorded, with 56% being shrubs and 44% trees. The plants were used in 36 different ways, primarily for medicinal, edible, and timber purposes, with various preparations (e.g., powders, decoctions, extracts). Parts commonly used included bark, leaves, and roots. 39 species were exclusively medicinal, 8 species were both medicinal and edible, and 5 species were used for medicine and timber. The study found that the watershed is rich in species diversity, with 63 genera and 36 families, dominated by Moraceae, Rosaceae and the genus </span><span>Ficus</span><span>. The distribution pattern of species was mostly random, indicating varying availability across the watershed. People’s in the region rely on these plants for medicinal, timber, fodder, and fuel needs, highlighting the importance of sustainable plant use. Recommendations included further ethno-botanical studies in nearby areas, sustainable utilization of the plants, and assessing the populations of rare species to guide conservation efforts.</span> </p> |
| title | WOOD SPECIES DIVERSITY AND POPULATION STRUCTURE ALONG THE ALTITUDINAL GRADIENT IN JHAJJAR WATERSHED IN NORTHWESTERN HIMALAYA: AN EMPHASIS ON THEIR ETHNO-BOTANICAL USES |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18360129 |