Diversity and population structure of tree species in a protected area on the southeastern coast of Bangladesh

Inani National Park (INP) is a protected area supporting a variety of threatened and endangered species. However, anthropogenic pressures, including of Rohingya refugees’ influx into the Cox’s Bazar, have imposed significant stress on its forest ecosystems. This study assessed the composition, structure, and diversity of INP’s forests to provide a scientific foundation for conservation and sustainable management. Stratified random sampling was conducted across four forest strata: Shrub with Scat