News: A new study has found that climate change is altering the tree line landscape of the central Himalayas, leading to the replacement of Birch trees by Fir Trees.
About Himalayan Birch Tree
- It is a fast growing, medium sized, deciduous tree that dominates the Himalayan region.
- Distribution: It is widely distributed in the upper altitudes of North-West Himalayas.
- It grows well in moist or wet but well drained rocky or sandy soil conditions.
- Key Features:
- Leaves are oval shaped.
- Can be grown as a standard or multi-trunked tree.
- Known for its white, paper-like bark, which was used as writing paper for manuscripts of Sanskrit literature.
