Present state of Juniper in Rodhmallazi Forests of Balochistan, Pakistan
Present state of Juniper in Rodhmallazi Forests of Balochistan, Pakistan
*Moinuddin Ahmad, **Ehsan Elahi Nagi and **Eugene Liang Min Wang
ABSTRACT
A quantitative Survey was conducted in 32 stands of
juniper (Juniperus exselsa M. Bieb) in four adjacent
districts of Balochistan. No other tree species was
recorded in the study area. Vegetation composition of
the juniper was described. Mean density of juniper was
105 individual ha-1 with a basal area of 18.4m2 ha-1.
Juniper density and basal area were significantly
correlated (r =.35, P< .05). Density of female trees was
higher than male. Healthy trees produced only 21% of
heavy (embryonic) seeds. Healthy trees produced only 21%
of heavy (embryonic) seeds. Trees were slow growing (18 years/cm radial growth rate). Leaves and soil
analysis were also performed. Sandy clay loam with a
calcareous nature was the dominant soil of the area.
No correlation was observed between tree density; basal
area. And soil characteristics. Regeneration was absent.
It is concluded that these forests are rapidly degrading
due to human disturbance.
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September 1990
Vol. 40, Iss. 3
