4.1. Climate and Natural Vegetation

Natural vegetation is an indicator of the climate. But they are interrelated as one influences the other to a great extent. The knowledge of optimum climatic conditions in different stages of the growth of forest trees is essential for those engaged in the task of afforestation for timber, watershed management. In silvicultural7 practices the interrelationship between forests and

6 Katabatic wind - a wind that carries high density air from a higher elevation down a slope under the force of gravity.

7 Silviculture is the practice of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of

climate must be taken into account. Microclimate of forest is taken into account for getting higher yields.