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Ulmus wallichiana (elm) - An endangered tree of economic value

Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1997
AuthorsPhartyal, S, S.; Thapliyal, R, C.; Nayal, J, S.
Journal TitleMFP News
Volume7
Pagination18-19
Key Wordsendangered species; forest trees; fodder; non-wood forest products; nature conservation; Ulmus
AbstractUlmus wallichiana subsp. wallichiana has been given the status of endangered species (IUCN 1978). Valued as a fodder for cattle or goats, it is lopped heavily by an increasing population in the hilly regions of the Himalayas from Afghanistan to India and Nepal. This report describes briefly its economic value, distribution, description, cultivation and conservation measures.

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