Thandiani Forest represents one of the best moist temperate forests of northern Pakistan. The Forest is situated in the Gallies Forest Division of Hazara Forest Circle and can be traced in between 3329 to 3421 N and 7255 to 7329 E. The area has preserved typical features Sino-Japanese Region with relatively intact natural flora and geomorphological characteristics. The Forest is located on the range of hills running south to eastern proximity of Abbottabad city towards River Kunhar in the north. The altitudinal range of area is 1191meter to 2626 meters. Highest peaks of the Forest are known as Sikher and Sattu peaks.. Fifteen plant communities recognized during this studySoil profile of the area shows that it was loamy clay with pH ranging from 6.5 to 8.75. It was recorded that variation in altitude and soil composition play significant role in establishing plant communities. Soil erosion, human disturbance, livestock herding, overgrazing, trampling and uprooting of medicinal plants disturb the plant communities. As regard usage; 90 plants species were used for various purposes like fuel wood, medicinal, timber, fodders

The present study reveals 106 trees species of Disrict Abbottabd. 53 Trees species were found to be of medicinal importance, used to treat various ailments. These are used either alone or in combination with other plants. The study explores several new recipes, not reported in literature. The present study shows that District Abbottabad is home to a vast diversity of medicinal trees. Despite a gradual sociocultural transformation, local communities still possess substantial knowledge of plants and their uses. The reliance on folk medicines for healthcare is associated with the lack of modern medicines and medication, poverty and traditional belief in their effectiveness. Since there is a complete lack of phytotherapeutic evidence for many of the species, it is recommended that phytochemical and pharmacological studies be carried out in order to confirm the validity of properties attributed to these species. The study suggests tree species of economic importance, including fuelwood, timber yielding, erosion control, shade producing, edible fruits, vegetable species, hedging and fencing, making agriculture appliances and other uses.

A plant resource can be defined as a plant or a part of plant that is of actual or potential value to people. There are many types of values, utilitarian and otherwise. It is possible to regard all plant species and all plant genetic diversity as resources. Plants are universally recognized as a vital part of the world's biological diversity and an essential resource for the planet. In addition to the small number of crop plants used for basic food and fibres, many thousands of wild plants have great economic and cultural importance and potential, providing food, medicine, fuel, clothing and shelter for vast numbers of people throughout the world. Plants play a key role in maintaining the planet's basic environmental balance and ecosystem stability and provide an important component of the habitats for the world's animal life. The purpose of the project was to build capacity in applied ethnobotany for the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of plant resources and documentation of traditional knowledge of plants.