ABSTRACT
Tropical deciduous forests are ecologically important ecosystems, yet they remain highly vulnerable to escalating anthropogenic pressures. The current study appraises the tree regeneration status of tropical deciduous forests in the Narmada district of southeastern Gujarat, India. A total of seventy-two quadrats (0.1 ha each) and 288 regeneration subplots (3 × 3 m) were systematically sampled across an elevational gradient of 100–850 m. In total, 71 tree species belonging to 59 genera and 32 families were verified, with Fabaceae contributing the highest species richness. The regeneration assessment showed that 43 species were able to regenerate well, but 11 species like Acacia catechu, Bombax ceiba, and Terminalia arjuna, were not able to regenerate at all. This means that their populations could drop in the future. Generally, the forests exhibit healthy regeneration patterns and structural stability however, species with poor or absent recruitment demand immediate conservation concern. The results of this study offer a consistent baseline for biodiversity conservation planning and the development of sustainable forest management strategies in southeastern Gujarat
AUTHOR AFFILIATIONS
School of Environment and Sustainable Development, Central University of Gujarat
CITATION
Sheikh MA and Kumari R (2025) Regeneration Dynamics and Structural Recovery of South-Eastern Tropical Deciduous Forest in Gujarat, India. Environmental Science Archives 4(2): 951-960.
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