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 inEnvironment conservation journal Vol. 18; no. 1&2; pp. 239 - 246
Main Authors Mamgain, Sonali, Joshi, S.P.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Rishikesh Action for Sustainable, Efficacious 22.06.2017
Action for Sustainable Efficacious Development and Awareness
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