Tulimani Hill is a critical site for biodiversity conservation and was gazetted as a forest reserve in 2018. However, floristic composition and diversity of the ecosystem have not been documented. This study aimed at assessing diversity and abundance of woody species on the hill. Sampling was done in plots of 20m x 20m (400m2) laid after every 100 m along 6 transects running from the base of the hill to the top. Distance between the transects was 200 m. In all plots, woody plants were identified and recorded. Their cover was visually estimated and recorded. Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) of trees >10cm was also measured.
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