Phytosociological studies of Suleiman mountains in Balochistan
Phytosociological studies of Suleiman mountains in Balochistan
Mirza Hakim Khan Dr.
ABSTRACT
Vegetation surveys were carried out in November, 1989 in
Suleiman Mountains in the habitat of markhor. A study of
communities was carried out according to the method of
Braun Bkanquet. Two major plant communities were
identified, namely Olea cuspidate, Pistacia cabulica
community at the lower elevation and Pinus gerardiana,
Ephedra nebrodensis, Cotoneaster nummularia community at higher elevation of the habitat. T he first community
was found to be the best habitat for Suleiman markhor
because it possessed ample number of food plants,
shelter and spring water for the animal. Improvement of
this habitat is, therefore, essential for the protection
of the animal against biotic interference.
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March 1991
Vol. 41, Iss. 1
