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ID: 66600
Title: Host plant diversity of red weaver ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) and their ecological link to the Indian Pangolin in Sundargarh ,Odisha
Author: Subhalakshmi Rout, Sakti Kanta Rath, Mukta Mayee Kumbhar and Sanjeet Kumar.
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (10) Oct 25 Pg No. 1005-1009 (2025)
Subject: Host plant diversity of red weaver ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) and their ecological link to the Indian Pangolin in Sundargarh ,Odisha
Keywords: None
Abstract: Insects are vital to forest ecosystems but often overlooked in Indian reserch, which has largely focussed on larger animals (Mitra et al.,2020). One such insect is the Red Weaver Ant (Oecophylla smaragdina). known for its role in pest control, food supply, and ecological balance (Rout and Kumar,2023, Dehar et al., 2024). Despite their importance, they remain under studied. This study documents the host plants of O.Smaragdina in Bonai and Rourkela Forest Divisions, Sundaragarh district, Odisha (Kumar et al.,2022).
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Aswathi P., Gayathri P. and Thomas S.K. (2015).Nesting trees of weaver ants in a rural agroecosystem in South Malabar. Hexapoda (Insecta indica), 22 (1&2):31-35. Bhagat M., Ganguli J. and Gauraha R. (2020).Predatory behaviour of red ant (Oecophylla smaragdina F) on various insect pests of different crops. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 8 (4):1396-1400.
Literature cited 2: Deepak S., Rashmi M.A. and Varghese A. (2022).A multidimensional view of weaver ant, Oecophylla smaragdina, Insect Environment, 25 (1):109-111. Dehar P.S., Saradar B., Kumar N., Rout S., Kumar S. and Dhal A. (2024). Red weaver ants and Shorea robusta, a relationship between a tribal food and tree. Animal-Plant interaction, Volume 5. Ambika Prasad Research Foundation, Odisha, India.

ID: 66599
Title: Host plant diversity of red weaver ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) and their ecological link to the Indian Pangolin in Sundargarh ,Odisha
Author: Rangjalu Basumatary ,Sunit KR, Das ,Didom Basumatary,Jitul Kalita and Anupam Sarmah
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (10) Oct 25 Pg No. 1002-1004 (2025)
Subject: Host plant diversity of red weaver ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) and their ecological link to the Indian Pangolin in Sundargarh ,Odisha
Keywords: None
Abstract: Locally known as 'Ulumora' in Assamese, Bengal Florican is one of the critically endangered grassland bird species, with a global population of around 250-999 adult individuals only along with a declining trend (Birdlife International,2024).Globally, it is found in the Indian Subcontinent, Cambodia, and Vietnam, India, It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and has histrorically been widely ditributed from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal to the foothills of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in India.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Bird Life international (2024).Houbaropsis bengalensis. The IUCN Red list of Threatened Species 2022.https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/bengal-floricanhoubaropsis bengalensis on 15/08/2024 Birdlife international (2001). Threatened Birds of Asia-Part A.Birdlife International, Cambridge,516pp.
Literature cited 2: Brahma N. Choudhury K., Sharma R.K. and Basumatary M. (2009). Bengal Florican Conservation and Research Initiative in BTAD,India Aaranyak report,63 pp. Das J.K (2016).J.F.M.C plantation Centre, Bhairabkunda, R.F. Assam Times.

ID: 66598
Title: Conservation challenges in the Eastern Buffer zone of Manas National Park: A case study of Dihira proposed Reserve forest
Author: Nehar Sabnam Sarkar, Mausumi Ganguly,Rita Mahanta,Deba Kumar Dutta and Pragyan Gautam
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (10) Oct 25 Pg No. 991-1001 (2025)
Subject: Conservation challenges in the Eastern Buffer zone of Manas National Park: A case study of Dihira proposed Reserve forest
Keywords: Dhira proposed reserve forest ,Manas Natonal Park,Human-elephant conflict, Elephant corridors,GIS mapping, Sustainable livelihoods, Community participation, Conservation strategies, Income diversification
Abstract: This study addresses the conservation challenges in the Dhira proposed Reserve Forest (PRF), part of Eastern Buffer Zone of Manas National Park, focusing on human-elephant conflicts and the degradation of elephant corridors.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ahmed E. Brahma N., Lahkar B.P and Das B. (2022) Community perceptions on human wildlife coexistence around Manas National Park. In Managing human wildlife conflict. An approach to mitigation & co-existence (163-173).Indian Institute of Foret Management ,Bhopal ,India. Bezbarua A. Sarma Gand Kallis S.(2016)Status of soil properties in different buffer forest of Manas Biosphere Reserve. International Journal of Advanced Research, 5:462-471.
Literature cited 2: Das G., Selvan K.,Lahkar B. and Gopi G.V.(2022). Effectiveness of physical barriers in mitigating human-elephant negative interactions in Northeast India. Frontiers in Conservation Science,3 Article 956568. Gilliba R.A.,Kifner C.FGust P. and Loos J. (2023).Modelling elephant corridors over two decades reveals opportunities for conserving connectivity across a large, protected area network. PLoS ONE., 18:Article e0292918.

ID: 66597
Title: The recreational potential and livelihood security offered by parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Kerala, India
Author: Divya Soman and V. Antha
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (10) Oct 25 Pg No. 982-990 (2025)
Subject: The recreational potential and livelihood security offered by parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Kerala, India
Keywords: Ecotourism, Individual travel cost, consumer surplus, recreational demand
Abstract: Tourism, one of the fastest growing sectors, provides economic prosperity through its dynamic employment opportunity. The sector remains robust, ensuring the mounting number of visitors reaching their tourist destinations. Valuing the recreational potential of a protected Area aids in public policy making and decisions on the management of resources by balancing the pertinent costs and benefits. The objective of the study is to bring out the recreational value of Parambikulam Tiger Reserve (PKMTR) in Kerala through individual Travel Cost Method using a structured questionnaire survey covering the socio-economic details, the number of visits and cost per visit, the time spent among the visitors to elicit sustainable management and proper location of resources. The study also highlights the livelihood security offered by the tourism sector to the resident community in PKMTR. The recreational value of PKMTR was found to be Rs 110 million/year playing a strategic role in the livelihood security of the primary stakeholders, as the tribal communities are being employed as part of the participatory Forest Management (PFM) in PKMTR. This mode of employment has aided in reducing the extractive resource dependence on the forest. Improved understanding of the recreational value of the Reserve among the various stakeholders helps in the proper maintenance of the region, which attracts more environments -sensitive visitors.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Adili Z.Y. and Robert N.H. (2016). Economic Valuation of Recreation Use Value of Kilimanjaro National Park.Tanzania.Journal of Ecosystem and Ecography., 6(4):220 Anitha V. and Muraleedharan P.K. (2007).Economic Valuation of Ecotorurism Development of a Recreational site in the Natural Forests of Southern Western Ghats.KeralaForestResearch Institute, Kerala, India. KFRI Research Report No.288-88p.
Literature cited 2: Bekley E.M., Mourkrim A. and Benchakroun F. (2013).An economic Assessment of the Ramsar site of Massa with Travel cost and Contingent Valuation Methods. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 7 (6):441-447,10.5897/AJEST2013.1485. Bockstael N. Strand I.E, McConnel K.E. and Arsanjani F. demand functions: an application to sport fishing. Land Econ., 66:40-49

ID: 66596
Title: New Record of an arboreal snail Rhachistia bengalensis from Sankarpu reserved foret, west Bengal and its implication in small protected areas management
Author: Partha Debnath,Rana Datta and Neera Sena Sarkar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (10) Oct 25 Pg No. 971-981 (2025)
Subject: New Record of an arboreal snail Rhachistia bengalensis from Sankarpu reserved foret, west Bengal and its implication in small protected areas management
Keywords: Arboreal snails, Small reserved forests, PA management, Biodiversity documentation
Abstract: This study documents the first recorded presence of an arboreal small Rhachistia bengalensis in the Sankarpur Reserved Forest, expanding its known geographical distribution. Additionally, its highlights the ecological correlates of this record and discusses its implications in the management of small, reserved forests. Most arguments favour the superiority of large Protected areas (PA over small reserves. These arguments are justified primarily on the basis of island biogeography theory, focusing on importance of sustainaing viable populations of top predators but many times outlook the evidence in favour of the importance of strategically placed smaller species in small, reserved areas which are anthropogenically altered or disturbed. In fact, small, reserved forests though with common features of large geographical expanses, are seldom evaluated for their synergistic contribution to biodiversity conservation. This study shows that small, reserved areas are prevalent features of landscapes and suggests how they should be studied and managed at multiple scales. Applying systematic conservation planning in a spatially hierarchical manner. This approach can help ensure that small. local projects contribute to global goals. With the above consideration, the present study focusses on the sudden appearance of new arboreal small in a small, reserved forest under the Nadia Murshidabad Division in West Bengal.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Aravind N.A.Rajashekhar K.P and Madhayystha N.A. (2005).Species diversity, endemism and distribution of land snails of the Western Ghats, India. Rec West Aust Mus, 68:31-38. Aravind N.A. Patil R.K. and Madhyastha N.A. (2008).Micromolluscs of the Western Ghats, India: diversity, distribution and threats. Zoosymposia,1:281-294.
Literature cited 2: Aravind N.A. and Patill-Gargely B. (2018).Dicharax (?)bawal n. sp from southern India (Gastropoda:Cyclophoroidea:Alycaedae), Archiv fur Molluskerkunde,147:55-62. Armsworth P.R. Jackson H.B., Cho S.H., Clark M., Fargione J.E., lacona G.D, Kim T.,Larson E.R., Minney T. and Sulton N.A. (2018). Is conservation right to go big? Protected area size and conservation return-on-investment. Biological Conservation,225:229-236.

ID: 66595
Title: Utilization of Terai floodplain grassland communities by the wild mammals in Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Bihar, India
Author: Krishna Murari,Gautam Talukdar,Yadvendradev V, Jhala Bivash Pandav and Gopal singh Rawat
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (10) Oct 25 Pg No. 919-926 (2025)
Subject: Utilization of Terai floodplain grassland communities by the wild mammals in Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Bihar, India
Keywords: Association, Flood plain, Grassland, Habitat, Ivlev,Mammals, Terai, Ungulate
Abstract: Endangered grassland-obligate fauna of the Terai region exhibit strong associations with distinct grassland communities across both managed and unmanaged grasslands. An understanding of grassland-mammal associations is essential for the management of the Terai floodplain grasslands. Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) has the only relic of the Terai grassland remaining in Bihar. A total of 223 belt transects were laid on the already classified grassland communities for investigating the use of grassland communities by mammals. The Pellet groups and dung were counted in these belt transects. Ivlev's Electivity indices were computed to identify the preference of grassland vegetation community by mammals. Grasslands associations were established for Chital, hog deer, nilgai, wild pig, domestic cattle and rufous tailed hare. Chital, hog deer, and domestic cattle preferred communities of S.munja as well as Imperata-Vetiveria -Typha-S.spontaneum, indicating high niche overlap and competition. Nilgai, wild pig, and rufous -tailed hare were found to prefer degraded association of Sclerostachya fusca, the tall wet association of Typha-S.arundinaceum and dry upland association of S.munja respectively. Since grassland management in Terai is necessary for augmenting the prey population, the Protected Area Managers should consider the preference of fauna for grassland communities, while practicing the management interventions such as cutting and burning.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Aryal A. and Yadav H.K. (2010).First cameras trap sighting of critically endangered hispid hare (Caprolagus hispidus) in Shuklapphanta Wildlife Reserve-Nepal. World Applied Sciences Journal, 9 (4):367-371. Aryal A., Brunton D., Ji, W.,Yadav H.K.,Adhikar B. and Raubenheimer D. (2012).Diet and habitat use of hispid hare Caprolgus hispidus in Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve. Nepal Mammal Study,37 (2):147-154.
Literature cited 2: Bell D. and Oliver W.L. (1992).Northern Indian tall grasslands: management and species conservation with special reference to fire In:Tropical Ecosystems: Ecology and Management. Wiley Eastern, pp.109-123. Birdlife International (2017).Important Bird Areas factsheet:Valmiki Tiger Reserve and Saraiyaman Lake: Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 16/08/2017

ID: 66594
Title: Home gardens as potential roosting sites for Indian flying fox (Pteropus medius) in Assam, North-East India: Status and Distribution
Author: Deepankar Barman,Jayanta Kumar Roy, Manabendra Ray Choudhury,Pinaki Adhikary, Awadhesh Kumar, Tanveer Ahmed, Rupali Thakur and Anukul Nath
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (10) Oct 25 Pg No. 958-963 (2025)
Subject: Home gardens as potential roosting sites for Indian flying fox (Pteropus medius) in Assam, North-East India: Status and Distribution
Keywords: Fruit-bat, Home garden, Roost site, Assam, Human habitation
Abstract: The decline in available roosting sites are one of the major threats to the Indian flying fox in India. Present study investigates the status and diurnal roosting site characteristics of India n lying fox in Assam, north-east India. A total 16,237 (colones ranges: 45-1012) individuals of Indian flying fox were recorded from 47 roosting colonies located mostly in human dominated landscape mostly in home gardens (89%), Majority of roost (90%) ad been occupied for more than ten years. Bombax ceiba (20.54%), was the most used plants for roosting followed by Bambusa tulda and Ficus rumphil. Roosting trees had an average height of 28.8 ± 0.2 m, GBH of 1.63 ± 0.49 m and canopy cover 47.7 ± 2.3 %. Previous research on the status and distribution of the species within Assam was also reviewed. The present study concluded that human dominated landscape such as home gardens have significant contribution in conservation of bat species, if managed and protected properly.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ahmed T., Murugavel ,B. Sharma B. Ul-Hassan, A & Salim, M. (2025).Pterocopus medius. The ICUCN Red List of Threatened Species2024, eT18725A230958344. Ali 2007). Ecology of Indian Flying Fox. medius Brunnich ,1782 of Assam. PhD thesis submitted to Gauhati University, Assam.
Literature cited 2: Ali A. (2007). Population trend and conservation status of Indian Flying Fox P.Medius Brunnich, 1782 (Chiroptera:Pteropodidae 0in western Assam. The Ecoscan, 4.311-312. Almeida F.C., Giannini N.P. De Salie R. and Simmons N.B. (2011). Evolutionary relationships of the old-world fruit bats (Chiroptera, Pteropodidae). Another star phylogeny? BMC Evolutionary Biology.11:281.https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2148-11-281.

ID: 66593
Title: Year-Round avian diversity and seasonal trend at sam higginbottom university of agriculture,technology and sciences (SHUATS) campus
Author: Shivam Tiwari
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (10) Oct 25 Pg No. 953-957 (2025)
Subject: Year-Round avian diversity and seasonal trend at sam higginbottom university of agriculture,technology and sciences (SHUATS) campus
Keywords: Bird diversity,SHAUTS,Avian richnes, Seasonal trends, ebird,urban ecology,citizen science, migratory birds, Pragraj
Abstract: This study analyses the diversity of bird species on the Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences SHAUTS) campus by analysing observation data from the author's e Bird account.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ajimon H.T., David B. Nandi N., Raj S., Jacob S.J. and Bharti P. (2022). Avian biodiversity in spring at SHAUTS campus. Prayagraj, India: A survey. Pharma Innovation Journal 11 (5S): 1911-1915.
Literature cited 2: eBird (2025a). Sam Higginbottom University of Agricultural Pradesh: Species List and Observations. Cornell lab of Ornithology.

ID: 66592
Title: Preliminary assessment of ecological separation among medium-sized mammals in the cantonment forest of Ranikhet, Kumaon Himalayas, India
Author: Umrah viquar and Orus Ilyas
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (10) Oct 25 Pg No. 946-952 (2025)
Subject: Preliminary assessment of ecological separation among medium-sized mammals in the cantonment forest of Ranikhet, Kumaon Himalayas, India
Keywords: Ecological separation, Niche, Niche breadth, Niche overlap, Ranikhet
Abstract: The study aimed to investigate the ecological separation among the medium-sized mammals in the Ranikhet region of Kumaon Himalayas, focusing on the population abundance, habitat utilization, niche overlap, and food and feeding habits. The study included five target species: yellow-throated marten, red fox, Indian crested porcupine, red giant flying squirrel, and Indian hare. A method was employed to collect data by direct and indirect sightings, plot establishment, and scat/pellet collection. A total of 138 utilized and available plots were established along six selected trails and three random trails. The trails represented two major habitats, oak-mixed and chir pine. For each plot, habitat parameters such as tree density, diversity etc., and other attributes were estimated. The total fieldwork effort was recorded to be 182 hours, covering a distance of 81.4 kilometres across all the trails. The present study provides an insight into the population abundance, habitat utilization, niche overlap and food and feeding pattern of the medium-sized mammals to assess ecological separation in the Ranikhet region. Depicts non-significant and overlapping results between the sympatric species and habitat, giving reference to investigate further.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Abdelghany S. (2019). An INTRODUCTION TO MAMMALS. Abrams P.A. (1998). Implications of dynamically variable traits for identifying, classifying and measuring direct and indirect effects in ecological communities. The American Naturalist, 152(5):595-608. Alkon P.U and Saltz D. (1998). Foraging Time and the Northern Kerr). Journal of Biogeography, 15 (3):403-408.
Literature cited 2: Amori G. Hulterner R., Krystulek B., Yigit N., Mitsainas G. and Palomo L. (2021).Hystrix indica (amended version of 2016 assessment). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.a. T10751A197516522 Bandopadhyay M., Biswas S. and Dasgupta 2022) Patterns of coexistence between two mesocarnivores in the presence of anthropogenic disturbances in the Western Himalayas. PREPRINT (Version 2) available at Research Square. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs-1939883/v2

ID: 66591
Title: Camera trap survey in Mammalian diversity hotspot in Bonai forest division North Western Odisha, India
Author: Lalit Kumar Patra, Susanta Kumar Jena,Nimain Charan Palei, Bhakta Padarbinda Rath,Manoranjan Giri and Arun Kumar Mishra
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (10) Oct 25 Pg No. 935-945 (2025)
Subject: Camera trap survey in Mammalian diversity hotspot in Bonai forest division North Western Odisha, India
Keywords: Mammalian diversity, Camera trap poto,Livestock pressure, Relative abundance index, Bonai, Odisha, India
Abstract: The mammalian diversity and abundance of Bonal forest Division, North-Western Odisha was assessed by using camera traps from 25th April 2023 to 25th December, 2023 covering an area of 404 sq.km.A total of 207 camera traps were stationed with a total sampling effort of 5150 trap days,4126 photographs of mammals belong to 20 families including 28 species, of mammals, seven species, of mammals ,seven species of birds photographs were captured in the study area.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Abade L., Cusack J., Moll R.J., Strampelli P., Dickman A.J., Macdonald D.W. and Montgomery R.A. (2018). Spatial variation in leopard (Panthera pardus) site use across a gradient of anthropogenic pressure in Tanzania's Ruah landscape PLoS ONE, 13 (10):1-17; https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0204370 Augugliaro C. ,Chrisyte P.Janchivlamdan C., Baymanday H. and Zimmermann F. (2020).Patterns of human interaction with snow leopard and co-predators in the Mongolian western Atal: Current Issues and perspectives. Global Ecology and perspectives. Global Ecology and Conservation, 24:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2020e01378.
Literature cited 2: Blake J.G,Mosquera D.,Loiselle B.A., Swing K. and Romo D. (2017).Long-erm variation in abundance of terrestrial mammals and birds in eastern Ecuador as measured by photographic rates and occupancy estimates. Journal of Mammalogy, 98 (4):1168-1178; https://doi.org/10.1093/jmammal/gyx046 Boitani Land Powell R.A. (2012). Carnivore ecology and conservation: a handbook of techniques.Oxford University Press

ID: 66590
Title: Ecological and Behavioural drivers of human-Sloth Bear Coexistence in and around Jessore Wild life Sanctuary, Gujarat
Author: Kanakba Rathod ,Devendrasingh Jhala and Sandeep Munjapara
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (10) Oct 25 Pg No. 927-934 (2025)
Subject: Ecological and Behavioural drivers of human-Sloth Bear Coexistence in and around Jessore Wild life Sanctuary, Gujarat
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict, Sloth bear, Habitat management, Anthropogenic attractants, Conflict mitigation
Abstract: This study is about human-sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) interactions in Banaskantha district, Gujarat, India, within and around Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary (JWS) from January 2023 to December 2024.Conducted in four villages (Kapasiya, Vara, Balundra, Vavdhara), the study employed transect sampling (20 transects, 29 km effort), camera trapping (30 cameras, 30 days/site), structured interviews (n=181), and focus group discussions to assess Sloth ear presence and Human-Sloth Bear dynamics. Of 211 defections,63% (n=133) near human food sources, 19.9% (n=42) near water sources, and 1.4 % (n=3) near human food sources, indicating a strong forest preference. Human sightings (n=147) were higher in anthropogenic areas (e.g., 17.0% in settlement peripheries), differing significantly from ecological detections (X2 =42.58, p < 0.00001).Sloth Bear showed crepuscular/nocturnal activity (83% defections from 18.00-06.00), with 60% in summer due to water scarcity. Conflicts, often involving females with cubs in summer (x2=16.28,p=0.012), decreased due to artificial water sources, fruit-tree plantations, and community deterrents.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Bargali H.S, Akhtar N. and Chauhan N.P.S (2012).The sloth bear activity and movement in highly fragmented and disturbed habitat in Central India. World Journal of Zoology, 7 (40:312-319. Champion, Harry G. and Seth S.K. (1968). A revised survey of the forest types of Inida. New Delhi: Manager of Publications, Government of Indi a.
Literature cited 2: Densai P.Shalu Mesaria,Vishal Patel, Nishith Dharaiya (2025) Insights on human-sloth bear conflict in and around eco-sensitive zone: Chhota Udepur ,Gujarat, India. Journal of Wildlife and Biodiversity, Vol.9 No.1. Dharaiya N. (2009). Evaluating Habitat & Human -Bear Conflicts in North Gujarat, Inida, to seek Solutions for Human Bear Coexistence. Research Project Report 1-submitted to the Small Grants Division, Rufford Foundation. London, England, UK

ID: 66589
Title: Local community's perception towards a protected area in the Shivalik landscape, India
Author: Sakshi Rana,Priti Kumari,Ruchi Badola and Syed Ainul Hussain
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (10) Oct 25 Pg No. 919-926 (2025)
Subject: Local community's perception towards a protected area in the Shivalik landscape, India
Keywords: Perception, Altitude, Local communities, Park-people relationship, Management of protected area
Abstract: In Global South, protected areas (PA) in human-dominated landscapes create unavoidable tradeoffs between biodiversity conservation and local livelihoods. The authors surveyed 157 respondents adjacent to Kalesar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (KNPWLS) in Shivalik Landscape, India to assess perceived benefits and costs of living near the PA and perception towards it. Overall, 81.5% of respondents recognized Kalesar Forests as a PA, while about 78 % of them supported the continued existence of the PA. Perceived benefits centered on access to fuelwood, fodder and other forest products. The principal costs were crop and livestock losses attributable to wild animals. Despite these recurrent losses, most respondents maintained positive attitudes towards conservation, suggesting that support can be sustained when livelihood needs are acknowledged and addressed. These findings highlight the need for locally tailored co management strategies that extend tangible benefits, such a equitable tourism revenue, alternative fodder sources and rapid compensation for wildlife damage to the most vulnerable groups. By shifting from top-down enforcement to participatory governance and targeted benefit sharing, managers can foster durable community support and reconcile conservation goals with human wellbeing across densely settled PA landscapes in South Asia.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Allendorf T.D. (2020). A global summary of local resident's attitudes toward protected areas. Human ecology, 48 (1) :111-118. Allendorf T.D. (2022). A global summary of local residents perceptions of benefits and problems of protected areas. Biodiversity and Conservation,31 (2),379-396.
Literature cited 2: Ananya F.C. and Espiritio-Santo M.M (2018). Protected areas and territorial exclusion of traditional communities, Ecology and Soiety,23 (1). Aridrade G.S. and Rhodes J.R. (2012). Protected areas and local communities: an inevitable partnership toward successful conservation strategies?. Ecology and Society

ID: 66588
Title: Anna Mani – The Uncut Diamond
Author: Radhika Ramachandran
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 129 (12) 25 Dec . 2025 1115-1116 (2025)
Subject: Anna Mani – The Uncut Diamond
Keywords: None
Abstract: Anna Mani was a physicist and meteorologist par excellence. She was born in Peermede, Kerala, India, in a family where education was given top priority. After schooling in Kerala, Anna passed her honours course in chemistry, physics, and mathematics from the Presidency College, Chennai. Although she began her doctoral work under the legendary Sir C. V. Raman on the spectroscopy of rubies and diamonds, upon completing her doctoral work, she obtained a scholarship for postdoctoral studies in the UK, focusing on meteorological instrumentation. After returning to India, her research focused on weather and climate science, particularly on solar radiation and atmospheric ozone. Her pioneering effort in the country to develop meteorological instrumentation for accurate measurements of atmospheric parameters won her laurels far and wide. Today, much of India’s foundation for weather and climate research is based on the pioneering efforts of Anna Mani. She retired as the Deputy Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi, in 1976 and continued as a Visiting Professor at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru, until 1980, where she worked on the meteorological measurements necessary to set up a millimetre-wave radio telescope. While at Bengaluru, she also served as the Editor of Patrika, the newsletter of the Indian Academy of Sciences, and as President of the Current Science Association. After that, she took on the role of Scientist-in-Charge of the Field Research Unit IITM–Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (FRU–IITM) project, based in Bengaluru, to establish wind and solar energy stations. She had an office at RRI but also a factory in Peenya, where many of the instruments were manufactured. She continued in this project till about 1996–97 when severe illness brought her to Thiruvananthapuram, where she spent the rest of her life with her close family members, till her passing away in 2001.
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ID: 66587
Title: Leaf-rolling weevils infesting phalsa (Grewia asiatica L.) in India: new observations on Pseudallapoderus sissus and Henicolabus octomaculatus
Author: Uma Shankar and Yousra Mukhtar
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 129 (12) 25 Dec . 2025 1112-1114 (2025
Subject: Leaf-rolling weevils infesting phalsa (Grewia asiatica L.) in India: new observations on Pseudallapoderus sissus and Henicolabus octomaculatus
Keywords: Attelabidae, Henicolabus, leaf-rolling weevils, phalsa, Pseudallapoderus
Abstract: Phalsa (Grewia asiatica L.) is an underutilised fruit crop valued for its nutritional and therapeutic benefits. In India, around twelve insect pests are known to infest this crop. During surveys in phalsa orchards of the Jammu subtropics, two new leaf-rolling weevils, Pseudallapoderus sissus (Marshall, 1913) and Henicolabus octomaculatus (Jekel, 1860) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Attelabidae), were observed feeding on phalsa foliage and constructing characteristic leaf rolls (nidi). Field data indicated measurable incidence of infestation, leaf damage, and nidus formation, confirming their association with phalsa and suggesting their potential as emerging pests. These findings expand the known host range of both species and provide baseline information for further studies on their biology and economic importance
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ID: 66586
Title: Myanmar Earthquake Mw 7.7 on 28 March 2025: geodynamic and spaceborne DInSAR perspective
Author: R. S. Chatterjee and J. R. Kaya
Editor: S.K.Satheesh
Year: 2025
Publisher: Current Science Association and Indian Academy of Sciences.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Current Science Vol. 129 (12) 25 Dec . 2025 1109-1111 (2025)
Subject: Myanmar Earthquake Mw 7.7 on 28 March 2025: geodynamic and spaceborne DInSAR perspective
Keywords: DInSAR, geodynamic perspectives, Myanmar Earthquake 2025, Sagaing Fault, super shear
Abstract: On 28 March 2025, a devastating earthquake (Mw 7.7) ruptured the central segment of the Sagaing Fault, a major right-lateral strike-slip fault that accommodates the northward motion of the Myanmar Microplate relative to the Sunda Plate. Historical records, GPS measurements, and past seismic activity had already identified this fault segment as a seismic gap which has been accumulating strain since the 1839 great earthquake (M∼8.3). The recent earthquake in 2025 produced an exceptionally long rupture, widespread surface displacements and ground shaking, causing significant casualties and destruction across Myanmar and neighbouring regions. The present study employs spaceborne interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) analysis to map land surface displacements and rupture geometry associated with the event.
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