It has rather been a sad news for all 23rd forestry student unlike the block week news in September. Not because we did not want just because of our own financial problem and moreover we thought its a great challenge to face the climate this winter. we were confirmed to move towards Bumthang even though we weren't happy but things were different when we reach there. The climate was favorable enough though the water seems to be hard. The winter night was cool rather than cold and the days were suitable for us creating conducive environment to study.
Moreover, It was a great experience for us to stay in forest with our own camp because we could really know how people feel when they live in such environment.
the study of cable crane survey was really interesting though it seems to be hard and physically challenging. Beside survey class I was really happy to have got good opportunity to explore the flora of Bumthang as my interest on flowers and plants increases when i saw many beautiful beauty of nature. I therefore would like to share some of photos that i did snap during my block week at Bumthang.
Malva is a herbaceous plant which can be annual,biennial and perennial and it falls under family Malvaceae. The genus Malva is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa and Europe and Bumthang is one of the region where the species is found. The species is grown as flowers in garden as i did see at Bumthang but its also said that its sometimes found as weed in American countries. The leaves are alternate and palmately lobed with pink or white petals.
Reference: Malva- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia