Exotic species diversity in a famous picnic spot of Doon valley

The present study was carried out in Sahastradhara, a famous picnic spot of Doon Valley. During the tourist season, more than 5 lakh tourists visit the site for their recreation. The tourist activities has declined the native species diversity an d promoted the introduction of 96 exotic species. Tro...

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Published in:Environment conservation journal 2017-06, Vol.18 (1&2), p.239-246
Main Authors: Mamgain, Sonali, Joshi, S.P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodiversity
Disturbed Sites
Diversity
Exotic
Indigenous species
Introduced species
Invasive species
Native organisms
Picnic Spots
Sahastradhara
Species diversity
tourism
Tourist activities
Tourists
Tropical climate
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Summary:The present study was carried out in Sahastradhara, a famous picnic spot of Doon Valley. During the tourist season, more than 5 lakh tourists visit the site for their recreation. The tourist activities has declined the native species diversity an d promoted the introduction of 96 exotic species. Tropical America and Tropical South American plants have contributed to 45% and 2% of the total invasive diversity respectively. Asteraceae with 13 species is the most dominant family of the site.
ISSN:0972-3099
2278-5124
DOI:10.36953/ECJ.2017.181232