Montane Temperate Forest
1. Himalayan Moist Temperate Forests
Altitudinal Range
4500-10000 ft (1365-3030m)
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.
Rain Fall.
55-65 inches (914-1650mm) – (More than 50% as snow)
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)
Distribution
The forests of Upper Neelum valley and Leepa valley having sparse xerophytic growth with coniferous vegetation come under this type.
Rain Fall.
40-50 inches (1015-1270mm) – (More than 60% as snow)
Common Species
Conifers:-Deodar (Cedrusdeodara), Fir (Abiespindrow), Spruce (Piceasmithiana), and Kail (Pinuswallichiana).Broad leaved:- Oak (Quercus ilex). Ash (Fraxinusexcelior), Horse-chest-nut (Aesculusindica), Walunt (Juglansregia) Pasair (Parrotiajacquemontiana) Maple (Acer caesium), Perth (Prunuspadus)
