Phytosociological Studies of Tree Vegetation of Moraghat Forest Range ,India

Abstract

In order to better understand and manage forest ecosystems, it is important to study the diversity of plants in these ecosystems. Ecological studies are the measure of biodiversity status of any vegetation.This study was carried out at Moraghat forest of Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal, to investigate the composition of trees and the status of biodiversity of these tree species.A total of 19 established tree species were recorded in the forest.The present studies were made to evaluate the Frequency,Density,Basal Area and Importance Value Index (IVI). The IVI values have helped to understand the ecological significance of the tree species in community structure.

Keywords: Basal Area; Codominance; Dominance; IVI; Quadrate; Territorial Forest