Diversity of Threatened Plants and Conservation Efforts in Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh, Western Himalaya

A comprehensive survey of the Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Himachal Pradesh, identifies 37 threatened medicinal plant species across 24 families. These plants, assessed using CAMP (2003) and IUCN (2021) criteria, include valuable economic and medicinal resources at risk of extinction. The study underscores the urgency of conservation efforts, advocating for both in-situ protection within the park and ex-situ cultivation to preserve these biodiversity hotspots. An updated taxonomic list with current threat statuses is provided, offering critical data for global heritage site management.

Kumar, A., Kant, R., Dogra, K. S., Sekar, K. C., Kharkwal, K., & Dash, S. S. (2022). Diversity of Threatened Plants and Conservation Efforts in Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh, Western Himalaya. Indian Forester, 147(12), 1172. https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2021/v147i12/166614