ECOLOGICAL STATUS AND IMPACT OF DISTURBANCE IN AN ALPINE PASTURE OF GARHWAL HIMALAYA, INDIA

The alpine area in Garhwal Himalaya is highly fragile and is known for its beautiful flora and fauna. The study area was located just below the Gangotri glacier which is the origin of Bhagirathi, a holy river of India. Pilgrimage, tourism, adventure activities and mules are the factors responsible f...

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Main Authors: MANOJ DHAULAKHANDI, GOVIND S. RAJWAR, MUNESH KUMAR
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi 2010-12-01
Series:Journal of Plant Development
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Online Access:http://www.plant-journal.uaic.ro/docs/2010/11.pdf