J O U R N A L O F S O C I A L S C I E N C E & H U M A N I T I E S VARIATION STUDIES IN TREE MORPHOLOGICAL PARAMETERS IN ANOGEISSUS LATIFOLIA WALL IN HIMACHAL PRADESH

Variation studies in tree morphological parameters of Anogeissus latifolia Wall in Himachal Pradesh was undertaken in four district, viz., Solan, Sirmour, Kangra and Una considering three different diameter classes (10-20 cm, 20-30 cm and 30-40 cm) in eight sites with three replication. Site S7 (Jaach-Kangra) followed by Site 1 (Jaach-Solan) and S2 (Majru-Solan) were found best over other all sites. Diameter class 30-40 cm excelled over other classes in major tree morphological parameters in determing growth and development of trees as well as direct indicator of productivity and fodder quality value. Plus tree are recommended from the sites having 30-40 cm dbh class.