Forests are considered as the lifeline of human civilization. It is the principle natural resource that serves the basis of human development. And provide the raw material for many industries. Forests also enrich the biological diversity and regulate the weathering conditions. They reduce the pollution by consuming carbon di oxide and liberating oxygen. Life can’t be imagined without forests on this planet. The Yamuna basin region of Garhwal Himalaya is well known for its physiographic and cultural beauty. It is spread over an area of about 6885 sq. km between 30°18'N to 31°20' N longitude and 77°49' E to 78°31' E latitude from greater Himalaya up to foot hills of Shivalik. The region comprises several Taals, bugyals, landscapes and a unique wealth of flora and fauna. It is full of natural resources. Peoples depend on forest for the basic needs like food, fodder, fuel (3F), agricultural needs and for construction of houses. Rhododendron orberium, Cedrus deodara, pines, kharsu, moru, Banj etc. are the main timber providing trees of the forest this region. Thus the forest serves the basis for the rural economy. It also conserves the valuable biodiversity of the region.