1. Himalayan Moist Temperate Forests | |
Altitudinal Range | 4500-10000 ft (1365-3030m) |
Rain Fall | 55-65 inches (914-1650mm) - (More than 50% as snow) |
Distribution |
Evergreen forests comprising of Oak, deciduous broad leaved and coniferous species with dense undergrowth of both evergreen and deciduous species. These types occur in Neelum Valley and Jhelum Valley of Muzaffarabad district and Rawalakot, Bagh and Haveli areas of Poonch district. |
Common Species |
Conifers:- Deodar (Cedrusdeodara) Kail (Pinuswallichina), Fir ( Abiespindrow), Spruce ( Piceasmithiana). Broad leaved:- Oak (Quercusspp) Horse-chestnut (Aesculusindica), Walunt (Juglansregia), Maple (Acer caesium) Jasmine (Jasminniumspp) Guchh (Vibernumnervosum) Pasair (Parrotiajacquemontiana), Ash (Fraxinus excelsior). |
2. Dry Temperate Forests | |
Altitudinal Range | 4500-9500 ft. (1365-2880m) |
Rain Fall | 40-50 inches (1015-1270mm) - (More than 60% as snow) |
Distribution | The forests of Upper Neelum valley and Leepa valley having sparse xerophytic growth with coniferous vegetation come under this type. |
Common Species |
Conifers:-Deodar (Cedrusdeodara), Fir (Abiespindrow), Spruce (Piceasmithiana), and Kail (Pinuswallichiana). |