Utilization and conservation status of plant resources of mountanious range of Pir Punjal of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan

Authors

  • Abu Al Hassan Faiz Department of Zoology, Women University Bagh Ajk, Pakistan
  • Fakhar I-Abas Department of Zoology, Women University Bagh Ajk, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v48i3.47723

Keywords:

Plant Resources, Endangered ecosystem, Anthropogenic stressors, Mountainous range

Abstract

The utilization patern of plant resources of Pin Punjal Mountanious range of Azad Kashmir and anthropogenic stress of the ecosystem was documented. A total of 150 species were recorded by the local people for various needs, such as, 19 species used as fruit and vegetables, 47 as medicinal, 26 as fuel wood, 12 as timber for furniture making, 32 as fodder for grazing of livestock, 4 as ornamental and 10 as aesthetic for cultural and religious activities. The anthropogenic pressure on the ecosystem was analysed by using principal components analysis (PCA) which resulted significant anthropogenic stressors on the natural resources of the area.

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Published

2019-09-30

How to Cite

Faiz, A. A. H., & I-Abas, F. (2019). Utilization and conservation status of plant resources of mountanious range of Pir Punjal of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 48(3), 437–447. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v48i3.47723

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