Abstract:
Regenerating seedlings from 60 mature stands on Juniper track in Baluchistan ranged from zero to 219 ha-' with a mean of 52 ha-'. Seedling density and basal area (P < .001) and tree basal area and seedling density (P < .05) were significantly correlated indicating that seedlings are shade loving. Highest average seedling density and basal area were recorded from West facing slope. Size frequency distribution of seedling showed a wave of recruitment in addition to past and future trends of the seedling populations suggesting that Juniper forests are not deteriorating.
