The natural vegetation is
classed as Northern Desert Thorn Forest (Champion 1936). These occur in
small clumps scattered in a more or less open forms. Density and size
of patches increase from West to East following the increase in rainfall.
Natural vegetation of Thar Desert is composed of following tree, shrub
and herb species.
Tree species
Acacia leucophloea, Acacia Senegal, Anogeissus rotundifolia, Prosopis
cineraria, Salvadora oleodes, Tecomella undulata
Small trees and shrubs
Calligonum polygonoides, Acacia jacquemontii, Balanites roxburghii, Ziziphus
nummularia, Calotropis procera, Suaeda fruticosa, Crotolaria burhia, Aerva
tomentosa, Clerodendrum multiflrum, Leptadenia pyrotechnica, Lycium barbarum,
Grewia populifolia, Commiphora mukul, Euphorbia nerifolia, Cordia rothii,
Maytenus emorginata
Herbs
Eleusine compressa, Dactyloctenium scindicum, Cenchrus biflorus, Cenchrus
setigerus, Lasiurus hirsutus, Cynodon dactylon, Panicum turgidum, Panicum
antidotale, Dichanthium annulatum, Sporobolus marginatus, Saccharum spontaneum,
Cenchrus ciliaris, Desmostachya bipinnata, Cyperus arenarius, Erogrostis
species, Ergamopagan species, Phragmitis species, Typha species
The people of desert
The people of Thar Desret are simple and brave. The main occupation of
the people in desert is Agriculture and animal husbandry. In past years
there has been a tremendous increase in human population as well as animal
population. This has led to improper control of grazing and extensive
cultivation resulting into the deterioration of vegetation resources.
The increase of human and livestock population in the desert has lead
to deterioration in the ecosystem resulting in degradation of soil fertility
also. The living standard of the people in the desert is low.
A large irrigation and power project has reclaimed areas of the northern
and western desert for agriculture. The small population is mostly pastoral,
and hide and wool industries are prominent.
There are around 50% Muslims and 50% Hindus in the Pakistani part of
the Thar Desert. The desert turns into a green meadow after rain and is
worth a visit. A colorful culture rich in tradition prevails in the desert.
The people have a great passion for music and poetry.
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