3.3.9. Existing Vegetation

3.3.9. Existing Vegetation

chir forest: In both Garhwal and Kumaun, chir pine is abundant. These forests ordinarily extend on the southern aspects from 1,000 m. to 2,150 m. and on the northern aspects from 900 m. to 2,000 m. throughout the district, growing best in the valleys of the Bhillangana river and its tributaries.

Cheedh,Chir Pine (Pinus roxburghii)

Chir pine is a large evergreen tree. This large pine native to the Himalayas is an important forestry tree in Asia. Trees Knowing the Species up to 55 m in height and 3.5 m in girth. The chir is tapped for resin and its wood is used for building purposes. The seed also yields oil and, when baked, it becomes edible. The dry leaves are- utilised for manuring.

Shisham, Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia Sissoo)

Dalbergia sissoo is a medium to large tree of about 10 to 15 m metres high in dry areas, and up to 30 m in wet areas. It is a deciduous tree. Common Uses: Fine furniture, musical instruments, veneer, turned and other specialty wood objects. Tree Size: 100 ft (30 m) tall, 2-4 ft (.6-1.2 m) trunk diameter, 2-3 meter in foilage diameter. Indian Rosewood holds many medicinal properties. Rosewood oil stimulates new cell growth, regenerate tissues, and heps minimize lines and wrinkles. It helps balance both dry and oily skin. It can prove useful against acne.

Banyan tree

The mulberry family (Moraceae) native to the Indian subcontinent. The banyan reaches a height up to 30 metres (100 feet) and spreads laterally indefinitely. Various parts of this plant are considered medicinal. The bark of this therapeutically valuable tree is attributed with tonic, astringent,cooling and diuretic properties in Ayurveda. The banyan tree have religious as well as spiritual imporatnce in Indian culture.