Northeastern Himalayan subalpine conifer forests
| Northeastern Himalayan subalpine conifer forests | |
|---|---|
temperate coniferous forests | |
| Borders | |
| Bird species | 430[1] |
| Mammal species | 88[1] |
| Geography | |
| Area | 46,300 km2 (17,900 sq mi) |
| Countries | |
| Conservation | |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable[2] |
| Habitat loss | 4.26%[1] |
| Protected | 16.7%[1] |
The Northeastern Himalayan subalpine conifer forests are a
Setting
Northeastern Himalayan subalpine conifer forests cover 46,300 square kilometres (17,900 sq mi) in the southeast Tibetan Plateau, occurring between 2,500 and 4,200 metres (8,200 and 13,800 ft). The forests are mostly in the
In higher elevations, this ecoregion grades into Eastern Himalayan alpine shrub and meadows and Southeast Tibet shrub and meadows. In lower elevations it grades into Eastern Himalayan broadleaf forests.
Flora
The dominant trees are Tsuga dumosa, Picea brachytyla,
The highest forest in the world is found in this ecoregion, with
Fauna
Important mammals in this ecoregion include the
Significant birds include the
Conservation
This ecoregion tends to be found on steep, inaccessible terrain and thus has avoided significant human settlement.
References
- ^ a b c d
Hoekstra, J. M.; Molnar, J. L.; Jennings, M.; Revenga, C.; Spalding, M. D.; Boucher, T. M.; Robertson, J. C.; Heibel, T. J.; Ellison, K. (2010). Molnar, J. L. (ed.). The Atlas of Global Conservation: Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities to Make a Difference. ISBN 978-0-520-26256-0.
- ^ "Northeastern Himalayan subalpine conifer forests". Terrestrial Ecoregions. World Wildlife Fund.
- ^ "Tallest tree of Asia found in Tibet". China Daily. 27 May 2023.
- hdl:1956/2482. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
External links
- "Northeastern Himalayan subalpine conifer forests". Terrestrial Ecoregions. World Wildlife Fund.