Chin J Plan Ecolo ›› 1992, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (1): 88-96.

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The Preliminarily Investigation on the Vertical Distribution of the Forest Vegetation on Hualongshan Mountain, Shaanxi Province

Wang Kai-yun   

  • Published:1992-01-10
  • Contact: Tang Ji-lin

Abstract:

In this paper, the characteristics of the vertical distribution of the forest vegetation on Hualongshan Mountain was discussed. According to the altitudinal distribution of main woody-plant communities, using the methods of quantitative classification and the analysis combining the ecological physiognomy and floristic composition of various altitude, three vertical zones of forest vegetation may be identified:

1. The evergreen and deciduous broad-leaf mixed forest zone below 1600m.

2. The deciduous broad-leaf forest zone (1600–2200m).

3. The submountain coniferous forest zone (2200–2917m).