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TITLE: BASAL AREA DISTRIBUTION IN TROPICAL RAIN FORESTS OF WESTERN GHATS
Author: Sha AA
Published in The Indian Forester, 116(5),(1990),356-358[13 Ref]. Parvaran Abstract Volume 7, No3 &.4, Sep-Dec, Year 1990, Page No 89
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Abstract: The forest of Pattighat (Western Ghats, Karnataka) were studied to define the distribution pattern of different tree species and their growing stock. There is a significant variation in the composition of tree species and their basal are in different localities. Analysis of BA (Basal Area) from different compartments reveals grouping of certain species in specific localities. Similarly the locality is distinguishable into two groups based on difference in mean yield. The association of tree species and their stocking has also similar trend. Among the 21 species, Vateria indica and Kingidendron pinnatum from a strong group differing totally from another group of species consisting of Ficus bengalensis, Schleichera oleosa, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Mangifera indica, Pterygota alata and Dimocarpus longan. Such information may be useful in choice if species in enrichment planting.