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    Abstract - Issue Sep 2024, 45 (5)                                     Back


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Phyto-sociological changes in the Goima Forest, Gujarat due to human disturbances and their implications for conservation

 

S.S. Malek1*, M.H. Patel2, K.R. Rathod3, S.K. Jha3, B.S. Desai4 and M.B. Tandel5

1Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Forest College and Research Institute (FCRI), Hyderabad-502 279, India

2Department of Forest Products and Utilization, College of Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari-396 450, India

3Department of Forest Biology and Tree Improvement, College of Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari-396 450, India

4Department of Basic Science, College of Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari-396450, India

5Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, College of Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari-396450, India

 

Received: 20 February 2024                   Revised: 05 May 2024                   Accepted: 05 July 2024

*Corresponding Author Email : soufilmalek1373@gmail.com                 *ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2597-5106

 

 

 

Abstract

 

Aim: The study aimed to understand the phytosociological changes by the impact of forest fringe human disturbance on the Goima forest of Valsad district in Gujarat.

Methodology: The study area was classified into different tree canopy density and disturbance classes, and ecological indices were calculated for each class following the quadrate survey method.

Results: A total of 772 individual plants of 141 species from 53 families were recorded during quadrate sampling, with variations in aspects being especially important predictors of biotic diversity. The study found that the maximum taxa of trees (30), herbs (24), and grasses (7) were reported in the high-disturbance class, while for shrubs (16) and climbers (10), it was in the middle-disturbance class. Dominance (D)was higher in the moderately dense forest as well as in the moderate disturbance class for trees (0.11, 0.13), shrubs (0.24, 0.21), herbs (0.13, 0.12), but for climbers, D was higher in dense forest (0.40) and in moderate disturbance class (0.22), and for grasses, it was higher in the moderately dense forest (0.69) and less disturbed class (0.58). Shannon's index (H) for trees (2.93), herbs (2.85), and grasses (1.68) was maximum in the higher disturbance class, while for shrubs (2.23) and climbers (2.10), it was highest in the low disturbance class.

Interpretation: The study highlights that the phytosociology of the Goima forest changes due to human disturbances. The importance of understanding and conserving biodiversity in the Goima forest, especially given its unique flora and its critical role in supporting local communities. The research provides valuable scientific information that can aid in the better management and protection of the forest area.

Key words: Canopy class, Goima forest, Human disturbance, Phytodiversity, Species distribution

 

 

 

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