The Department of Forestry
The Department of Forestry,Dolphin Institute representing Prof. Sas Biswas with Front-line Forestry staff of Mussoorie Forest Division under Ms Kahakasan IFS, DFO carried out reconnaissance field study in different micro habitats of Mussoorie and Benog ranges.The main objective was to do in future detail biodiversity & climate change impact assessment to develop a strategy to improve and enhance the micro habitats of sources of river Rispana, Ringaligad, Sahastradhara and other artisans of downhill streams. Impact of climate change on flora was observed through manifestation of phenology of certain species such as Daphnae, Wikstroemia, Daphniphyllum, Sarcococca etc.