Flora and fauna of Jammu and Kashmir UT
— Flora and Fauna of J&K UT Jammu Division — Natural Vegetation( Green Gold ) : The term natural vegetation is used loosely to describe any plant life that is not organized or influenced by mankind. — Flora: latin word; godess of plants, flowers and fertility. — Natural Vegetation Depends upon : ( i ) Climate ,( ii) Physiographic,( iii) Edephic conditions ,( iv) Biotic setting, ( v) Human interaction with nature . — — — Forest types in Jammu — Sub-Tropical (Shivaliks) — Temperate (Southern Lesser Himalayas) ¡ Forest cover of Jammu is 45%(12066 sq. km) — Flora in Jammu Division — Dry Savanna and Thick undergrowth of bushes and scrubs. — The dominant species: teak , sal , Shisham , Pipal ( ficus religiosa ), Banyan, kekar Ber , Mango, Palm, Bamboo — Tun , silver-pine, Mohowa , Khair (Acacia- catehu ), tall grasses( Khar ). — Deciduous Trees Shed their leaves between Jan- Mar . — Flora in Jammu Division — Chir is the most valuable tre