Biovolume index, which is a non-destructive quick method to calculate the above-ground portion of the tree seedlings was calculated using the formula suggested by Hatchell (1985) i.e., Biovolume index = plant height (cm) x stem diameter (mm). Quality index, which is a measure to assess the quality of seedling based on the height, stem diameter and dry biomass was also calculated using the standard formula (Hatchell, 1985). Above and below biomass were calculated and the ratio of above: below biomass were also calculated.