Trees and Shrubs of Kashmir: A Phenology Field Guide. 2025. 100 col. fgs. XII, 126 p. Hardcover.

Contents: Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. Part-I. Introduction: 1. Relevance of the Guide. 2. Study Region. 3. Methods Used. Part-II. How to use the Guide?. 4. Terminology and Definitions. Part-III. Phenological Calendar of Plant Species: 5. Trees. 6. Shrubs. 7. Bibliography. 8. Index to Species.

Trees and Shrubs of Kashmir: A Phenology Field Guide is a pioneering publication that provides a comprehensive introduction to the phenology of common trees and shrubs found in the Kashmir Himalaya. This field guide presents pictorial phenological calendars of 100 species, making it a first-of-its-kind practical tool for assessing and monitoring phenology in the region.

The book is divided into three parts: Part-I introduces plant phenology, its importance, and relevance in the present world, as well as the study region and methods used. Part-II guides readers on how to use the book and explains the terminology and definitions used. Part-III presents the phenological calendar of each species, including brief botanical characters, duration of different phenophases, illustrated phenological calendars, and photographs of phenophases.

This field guide is a significant contribution to the study of plant phenology, particularly in the context of climate change. By providing a standardized framework for monitoring phenology, the authors aim to stimulate a new phenological monitoring program in Kashmir and inspire similar initiatives in other states of India and neighbouring Himalayan countries.