Vegetation and climate in Garhwal Himalaya during last 4,000 years

Chhaya Sharma; M.S. Chauhan; G. Rajagopalan

doi:10.54991/jop.2000.163

Authors

Chhaya Sharma Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53 University Road, Lucknow 226007, India
M.S. Chauhan Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53 University Road, Lucknow 226007, India
G. Rajagopalan Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53 University Road, Lucknow 226007, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54991/jop.2000.163

Keywords:

Late-Quaternary, Palynostratigraphy, Palaeovegetation, Palaeoclimate, Garhwal Himalaya

Abstract

Pollen analysis of 3 metre dug out trench (Profile-I) from Deoria Tal, situated at an altitude of 2.727 m a.s.1. in Garhwal Himalaya has revealed that 4,000 yrs ago the vegetation was dominated by Oak forests, associated with other broad-leaved elements such as Alnus, Rhododendron, Betula and Ulmus. Together with shrubby elements- Viburnum, Rosaceae and Oleaceae. It reflects to the warm temperate and humid climate prevailing in the region.