Is the future of oak (Quercus spp.) forests safe in the Western Himalayas?
The article offers information on oak trees which grow naturally in the Himalayan region. It states that there about 600 species of oak trees worldwide, which is also considered a large group of hardwood trees. It says that oak trees are significant in the ecosystem and provide lifeline for local communities in the region. However, human population, over-exploitation of natural resources, and widespread logging caused the extinction of oak trees.
