Density and distribution pattern of seven gum yielding trees in Sakoli forest region of Bhandara district in Maharashtra, India

Abstract

This research paper aims to investigate a comparative study on the population density of seven selected gum-yielding plants. The objective of the study was to assess the population density and distribution patterns of these plants in Sakoli Forest region with their ecological and economic significance. The selected gum-yielding plants include Anogeissus latifolia, Buchanania cochinchinensis, Chloroxylon swietenia, Lannea coromandelica, Pterocarpus marsupium, Soymida febrifuga and Terminalia elliptica. The study involved field surveys, data collection, and statistical analysis to quantify the population density and explore the relationship between geographical variables and plant distribution. The findings of this research contribute to our understanding of gum-yielding plant populations and provide valuable insights for their sustainable management and utilization.