Abstract
Phytosociological parameters, soil and temperature conditions, importance values of species, life form, leaf size, and biomass were investigated at the village Tabai during autumn 2006. There was very little difference in air and soil temperature due to similar elevation. There was a great difference in biomass production for various stands. The original vegetation structure has been altered due to deforestation and overgrazing. There is a need for restoration of the habitat.
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Badshah, L., Hussain, F. & Akhtar, N. Vegetation structure of subtropical forest of Tabai, South Waziristan, Pakistan. Front. Agric. China 4, 232–236 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11703-010-0108-9
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