Indian Forester

Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Subscription Access
Open Access Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Restricted Access Subscription Access

Taxonomy and Ecology of Mothronwala Swamp, a Reassessment


     

   Subscribe/Renew Journal


1. Swamp in the Dehra Dun Valley have come up as result of special topography where water oozes out in perennial streams. 2. Original forest of Mothronwala has been completely replaced by Pyrus pashia, Lantana camara, Xylosma longifolia scrubs in all the three vegetational zones. Remnant of old forests are present as stumps. 3. Succession on a limited scale of primary herbaceous and bush-fem stage is still perceptible. 4. A provisional scheme leading to the development of swamp forest through Bischofia javanica as a pioneer tree community is provided.
Font Size

User
About The Author

Som Deva


Subscription Login to verify subscription
Notifications

Abstract Views: 307

PDF Views: 0




  • Taxonomy and Ecology of Mothronwala Swamp, a Reassessment

Abstract Views: 307  |  PDF Views: 0

Authors

Abstract


1. Swamp in the Dehra Dun Valley have come up as result of special topography where water oozes out in perennial streams. 2. Original forest of Mothronwala has been completely replaced by Pyrus pashia, Lantana camara, Xylosma longifolia scrubs in all the three vegetational zones. Remnant of old forests are present as stumps. 3. Succession on a limited scale of primary herbaceous and bush-fem stage is still perceptible. 4. A provisional scheme leading to the development of swamp forest through Bischofia javanica as a pioneer tree community is provided.