Unraveling the Tree Diversity of Torghar District to Provide a Baseline for Future Scientific Studies
Unraveling the Tree Diversity of Torghar District to Provide a Baseline for Future Scientific Studies
Wadood Shah*, Muhammad Ilyas and Sanam Zarif Satti
ABSTRACT
A study on tree diversity was conducted in Torghar District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The study aimed to identify and document the region’s tree diversity, which is essential for providing basis for future scientific research. In August 2024, a research team from the Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar, conducted an extensive field survey, collecting tree specimens from diverse localities across the district. The collected samples and associated data were subsequently analyzed at the institute. The findings revealed a remarkable diversity of 95 tree species, representing 57 genera and 31 plant families. Notably, 8 species were identified from gymnosperms (cone-bearing plants), and 87 species from angiosperms (Flowering plants) representing 51 genera and 28 families. The study highlighted the dominance of families Rosaceae, Fabaceae, Moraceae, and Pinaceae, which collectively contribute to the region’s unique botanical heritage. This initial botanical survey aimed to identify and document the area’s tree species, providing a crucial baseline for future research in forestry, conservation, and ecological studies. The data will support informed decisions for sustainable forest management, trees’ diversity conservation and environmental planning.
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