Wildlife & Flora
Alder
Alder (Alnus Nepalensis Alder) is a wildlife & flora sighting recorded around Tolka, Landruk, Kimrong Khola.

- Scientific name
- Alnus Nepalensis Alder
- Local name
- Utis
- Category
- Wildlife & Flora
Utis trees can be considered as saviour of landslides and erosions in Nepal because these trees are planted in large numbers especially in eroded gullies to contain landslides. The wood is soft and is used for making food boxes. The fruits are small, woody and resembles small fir cones. These trees are quite big and can grow upto 30 m under favourable circumstances. The barks are used for dyeing and tanning.
































































































































