Phytosociology OfPinus-Qurecus Forest Vegetation Of Nikyal Hills, District Kotli, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan

ABSTRACT: Thirteen plant communities were recognized from Nikyal valley on the basis of importance value vizMyrsine -Pinus- Rhus community, Olea-Punica-Berberis community, Olea-Themeda-Pinus community, Myrsine-Rhus-Pinus community, Quercus community, Rubus-Quercus-Oxalis community, Olea-Themeda-Pinus community, Myrsine community, Qurecus-Oxalis- Justica community, Quercus-Myrsine-Berberis community, Quercus-Rabdopsia-Themeda community, Pinus-Quercus- Indigofera community, Pinus-Quercus-Oxalis community. The altitude of the area differs from 1535 – 1860m. The soil texture differs from loam to clay loam type, with slight basic pH. Saturation varies from 42-57, E.C. from 0.52-0.72, organic matter from 0.57-1.40, Phosphorus from 2.80-6.60 mgkg-1, Potassium from 60-160 mgkg-1.