describe vegetation zone of himalayas region in points
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followed by wet forest at height 1000-2000
after coniferous tree at height 1500-3000
after alpine forest at height of 3600or above
At higher altitude tundra vegetation of lichens and moses
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Q. 17
Describe the major vegetation zones of the Himalayan region.
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The vegetation differs according to the height in the Himalayan region.
(i) There are tropical deciduous forests in the foothills that is th Shiwaliks . ‘Sal’ is the most important species of economic significance.
(ii) The zone with altitude 1000 m – 2000 m consists of evergreen forests. Examples include Beech, chestnut, oak, ash, etc. These at a higher altitude are replaced by ‘chir’ and ‘chil’.
(iii) The zone between 1500m – 3000 m includes pine, cedar, silver fir and spruce. They are the famous coniferous trees, typical of the dry temperate region found in the inner Himalayan region.
(iv) At the height of 3600 m or more, shrubs, scrubs, and grasses of alpine variety are found.
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