Forests of North Gujarat Region (NGR) have been facing various levels of pressures for the past few decades and as a result habitat degradation and habitat fragmentation have constantly been increased. Numerous plant species are facing direct and indirect and its reducing number naturally. One of the plants is Commiphora wightii. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) mentioned as 'Data deficient' at global level. This paper deals with the status, distribution and

more »

... of habitats of above said plants. Survey was conducted from May 2005 to Dec 2006. A probable list of locations of the species in the study area was prepared based on the literature, reports, thesis and informal interviews with the local people. Using the above information random transects were located and surveyed in two phases. A total of 137 individuals of C. wightii were recorded from NGR. Distributions of this species are restricted into two main habitats; Thorn and Scrub Forest. C. wightii have been facing severe threats in the form of cutting and lopping. Habitats of C. wightii were degraded by cutting of matured trees, soil erosion, encroachment, developmental activities and human inhabitations that lead to viability reduction.