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1. Overview
Forests in Pakistan cover around 4–5% of the total land area, which is below the
recommended 20–25% for ecological balance.
They play a vital role in Pakistan’s economy, environment, and rural livelihoods.
Forest types vary due to differences in climate, rainfall, altitude, and soil.
2. Types of Forests, Locations, Species, Uses, and
Importance
Uses:
Main Species:
Birch, Juniper, Willow, Dwarf shrubs, and Alpine herbs.
Climate:
Very cold, long snowy winters, and short cool summers.
Precipitation mainly as snow.
Location:
Found in the Northern high mountains — Gilgit-Baltistan, Skardu, Hunza,
upper Kaghan, Chitral, and Neelum Valley.
Found above 3,000 meters altitude.
A. Alpine Forests (Sub-Alpine and Alpine Scrub)
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