Population status of two threatened species viz. Trachycarpus takil (Hook) H. Wendl. and Cyathea spinulosa Wall of Kumaon part of the Uttarakhand was studied. It was observed that these two species occur in localized parts near Thal and Kalamuni, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Per hectare density of Trachycarpus takil and Cyathea spinolosa was estimated to be 1.5 and 0.15 P ha-1 respectively. As population of these two species is very low, suitable should be taken to restore the dwindling population of species. It is suggested that local villagers, researchers, students etc. should be made aware about declining population and conservation strategies for these species through awareness programmes. Suitable micro-propagation techniques should be developed for multiplication and conservation of species.

Density, Threatened species, Conservation, Micro-propagation.

Population status of two threatened species viz. Trachycarpus takil (Hook) H. Wendl. and Cyathea spinulosa Wall of Kumaon part of the Uttarakhand was studied. It was observed that these two species occur in localized parts near Thal and Kalamuni, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Per hectare density of Trachycarpus takil and Cyathea spinolosa was estimated to be 1.5 and 0.15 P ha-1 respectively. As population of these two species is very low, suitable should be taken to restore the dwindling population of species. It is suggested that local villagers, researchers, students etc. should be made aware about declining population and conservation strategies for these species through awareness programmes. Suitable micro-propagation techniques should be developed for multiplication and conservation of species.

Chandra, Anup, Verma, P.K. and Naithani, H.B. (2020). Population Status of Two Threatened species, Trachycarpus takil (Hook) H. Wendl. and Cyathea spinulosa Wall, in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. Biological Forum–An International Journal, 1