• SHEEJA P PARAYIL
• DR E S ABHILASH

Abstract :Biodiversity destruction is a big threat to our natural ecosystem which causes an imbalance in our ecosystem. To understand the diversity and structure of a population phytosociological studies are very helpful. This study deals with the tree species diversity of Sholayar, Southern Western Ghats of India. Trees in one hectare area of Pathadippalam was studied. Typical Cullenia exarillata-Palaquiumelipticum-Agrostistachysborneensis-Drypetesvenusta-Mesuaferea association is seen in Pathadipalam area.The low stand density of (544 trees/ha), of this Pathadippalam area is mainly due to past anthropogenic interactions like selection felling operations prevailed up to 1987 and subsequent biotic pressures. The area is still rich with Endemics, RET’ s etc. Further periodic studies and conservation measures to be taken to ensure the recovery of this Tropical Rain Forest.

Tropical Rain Forest, Phytosociology, Vegetation analysis

"STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF PATHADIPPALAM AREA OF SHOLAYAR RESERVE FOREST, SOUTHERN WESTERN GHATS OF INDIA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 1, page no.e1-e4, January-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2201401.pdf

"STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF PATHADIPPALAM AREA OF SHOLAYAR RESERVE FOREST, SOUTHERN WESTERN GHATS OF INDIA", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 1, page no. ppe1-e4, January-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2201401.pdf