Garhwal Himalaya represents one of the richest zones of vegetational w
ealth in India. Pteridophytic flora is also interesting in its diversi
ty and distribution, however, little is worked out on the economic asp
ects of these plants. Therefore, present communication pertains to the
folk utilization of ferns and fern-allies by the inhabitants of Deopr
ayag Tehsil in Garhwal Himalaya. The studies are based on frequent fie
ld trips to various remote localities and collecting the information f
rom the local inhabitants. The perusal of literature indicated several
little known plants of folk utilization, and a large number of these
could prove an important source of wider economic utility after phytoc
hemical analysis.