In this stud}', we examined the species composition, distribution pattern and diversity of tree and shrub species along an altitudinal gradient of Garhwal Himalaya. Vegetational analysis was analyzed along four forest stands at an altitude of 750m-1000m a.s.l. The total tree density ranged from 340-610 tree/hac. Pinus roxburghii displayed maximum density and IVI at all four sites. Carissa apaca showed maximum density and IVI amongst shrubs. Trees were distributed randomly while shiubs displayed contagious distribution. Species diversity ranged from 0-1.87 amongst trees while .98-1.36 values are reported for species diversity of shrubs..
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