Contents: Foreword. List of participants in Alpine expedition. Executive Summary. 1. An introduction to the Alpine vegetation and the Bugyals. 2. The ecological expedition. 3. Status of alpine meadows (Bugyals) and landuse practices. 4. Status of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants. 5. Wildlife and their habitats. 6. The alpine grass cover of Uttaranchal. 7. Conclusions and suggestions. References. Appendices: 1. Major Bugyals in Uttaranchal their approximate size, number of livestock and landuse. 2. Location and general layout of transects used for Rapid Mapping Exercise (RME) in Alpine Region of Uttaranchal during ecological expedition. 3. List of MAPs recorded in the alpine region of Uttaranchal, altitudinal range and local uses. 4. Global and regional status of selected medicinal and aromatic plants found in the alpine region of Uttaranchal, their current local and commercial use and ranking according to distribution and use criteria. 5. List of local resource persons contacted for information on the MAP status and use. 6. The alpine expedition: reflections from the participants.