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Moist Alpine Scrub

1. This document describes different forest types found in the Himalayas, ranging from dry temperate forests to alpine forests. 2. Subalpine forests located between 2500 to 2900 meters consist of oak, rhododendron, willow, and black juniper. The timberline is higher in this region due to heavy rainfall. 3. Moist alpine forests near the Myanmar border are dense with evergreen species like rhododendron and birch. They receive heavy snowfall.

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Moist Alpine Scrub

1. This document describes different forest types found in the Himalayas, ranging from dry temperate forests to alpine forests. 2. Subalpine forests located between 2500 to 2900 meters consist of oak, rhododendron, willow, and black juniper. The timberline is higher in this region due to heavy rainfall. 3. Moist alpine forests near the Myanmar border are dense with evergreen species like rhododendron and birch. They receive heavy snowfall.

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