ID: 51307
Title: Leadership in Forestry
Author: Savita
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 11, November 2008
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Leadership, Forestry sector, Paternalistic, Participative, Competent
Abstract: Leadership is the art of influencing others towards accomplishment of goals. The approaches to leadership have been divided into two main types that are universalistic and contingency. Leadership behaviours are also translated into three commonly recognized styles as Authoritarian, Paternalistic and participative. Effectiveness of leadership depends upon the organizational levels too. At the executive level, leadership needs to be transformational; at the managerial level, transactional; at the supervisory level, personal. With different frameworks and the contexts, various organizations have varying concepts and style of leadership.More styles a leader exhibits, the better. Leaders, who master four or more leadership styles, have the very best climate and performance. The most effective leaders switch flexibly among the leadership styles as needed which should commensurate with the aspirations of the changing society. In Forestry the general perception is that the leader should be practical administrator, decisive, technically expert, knowledgeable, consistent, competent, responsible, strong willed, leading by example, good communicator and at the same time, he should also be considerate, compassionate, participative and problem solver.Though a long list of attributes and skills, but all can be acquired or refined and are required to be used as per the need of the hour.
Location: 241
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ID: 51306
Title: Variation in rooting response of shoot cuttings in twenty clones of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb.
Author: R.K.Luna, Vijay Kumar, Suresh Kumar and Ravi Kumar
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 11, November 2008
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Rooting response, Shoot cuttings, Variation, Dalbergia sissoo Roxb., Clones
Abstract: The rooting behaviour is important for selecting clones for multiplication, as hard-to-root clones are likely to increase the cost of production of propagules substantially. In this experiment, rooting ability of nodal shoot cuttings of 20 clones of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. were studied under intermittent mist conditions. Out of twenty clones, clone No. 33 (Tulsipur, Gonda), 24 (C.B.Ganj, Bareilley), 19 (Pathri, Haridwar), 237 (Banketwa, Gonda) and 9 (Chiryapur, Bijnor) produced the maximum shoot diameter, dry weight of root and shoot, number of roots and average root length of resultant plants. Propagules of these clones could be produced of plantable size in less than 121 days.
Location: 241
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ID: 51305
Title: Aquatic flora of some notified Bird Sanctuaries of Uttar Pradesh
Author: Priyanka Agnihotri, Tariq Husain and S.D. Maliya
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 10, October 2008
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 241
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ID: 51304
Title: A note on greater Rann of Kachchh, Kachchh District, Gujarat with special reference to Flamingo City
Author: R.L.Meena, V.T.Korvadia, A.B.Dave and Pankaj N. Joshi
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 10, October 2008
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 241
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ID: 51303
Title: Review of the current diversity and richness of Amphibians of Gujarat, India
Author: Raju Vyas
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 10, October 2008
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Amphibians, Gymnophina (Caecilian). Anura (frogs and toads), Gujarat State, Diversity, Richness
Abstract: Gujarat State is one of the dry states of India. Amphibian fauna of the state has 20 species belonging to 2 orders; 5 families and 13 genera including a species of Caecilian and 19 species of frogs and toads. In overview of amphibian species richness and diversity in sanctuaries and NPs of the state has been discussed in the present paper. Eight species of frogs and toads viz.Duttaphrynus (=Bufo) melanostictus, B. stomaticus, Microhyla ornate, Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis, E.hexadactylus, Hoplobatrachus tigerinus, Fejervarya limnocharis and sphaerotheca breviceps are evenly distributed in the entire state. High diversity of amphibians is recorded at Vansda National Park and Purna Wildlife Sanctuary of South Gujarat with 17 and 18 species respectively while low diversity was recorded at Kachchh Desert Wildlife Sanctuary and Narayan Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary. Various aspects of state amphibian fauna still remain unaddressed which needs to be explored scientifically to assess the importance of amphibian fauna.
Location: 241
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ID: 51302
Title: Use of spiders (Araneae) as indicator for monitoring of habitat conditions in Tarai Conservation Area, India
Author: Upamanyu Hore and V.P.Uniyal
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 10, October 2008
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Spiders, Indicator species, Habitat conditions, Tarai, Conservation
Abstract: The efficacy of spider as indicator of habitat conditions in Tarai Conservation Area was examined. To compare habitat specific spider communities, five vegetation types were sampled from March 2005 to August 2006 by using pitfall traps and other semi-quantitative collection methods along transects. Along with spider sampling 11 habitat variables on sampled transects for each habitat types were measured. Cluster analysis and subsequent indicator value analysis produced substantially different cluster numbers for the five habitat-specific spider communities. Indicator species of each habitat were identified and species found strongly influenced by canopy cover and moistures regime in the habitat.
Location: 241
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ID: 51301
Title: Abundance, Group sizes and Habitat use patterns of Himalayan tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) and goral (Nemorhaedus goral) in Chenab valley, Chamoli District (uttarakhand)
Author: T.Bhattacharya and S. Sathyakumar
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 10, October 2008
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Himalayan tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) ,Goral (Nemorhaedus goral), Abundance, Group size, Habitat use patterns Chenab Valley, Chamoli, Uttarakhand
Abstract: The Chenab Valley in Urgam Reserve Forest of Chamoli District (Uttarakhand), was surveyed during March-April 2005, to estimate abundance and record observations on the group sizes, sex ratios, and habitat utilization patterns of Himalayan tahr and Goral. Encounter rate for tahr was 7.57 + 1.17/hr scan and for goral, it was 0.47 + 0.19/km. Mean group size of Himalayan tahr (n=34), was 7.88+ 5.07 and for goral (n=21), it was 2.71+ 1.90. Himalayan tahr largely used the 2,500-3,500m altitude range, eastern and southern aspects, and steep slope categories. Goral mostly used the 2,000-2,500m altitude range, eastern and southern aspects,and moderate to steep slopes. Habitat utilization patterns of tahr and Goral show clear ecological separation between the two species. As Chenab Valley is located between the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, it has significance and potential for conservation of Himalayan tahr, goral and other large mammals as this area lies outside the Protected Area network, but offers habitat contiguity and consequently movement of animal populations.
Location: 241
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ID: 51300
Title: Status of human- wildlife conflict and mitigation stratergies in Marwahi Forest Division, Bilaspur Chhattisgarh
Author: Naim Akhtar and N.P.S. Chauhan
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 10, October 2008
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict, Mitigation stratergies, Sloth bear, Marwahi Forest Division, Chhattisgarh
Abstract: Marwahi Forest Division is well known for human-sloth bear conflict. Available forest cover is highly degraded, fragmented and interspersed with agricultural crop fields, and small townships. Data since 1990 onwards reveal 28 cases of human death by wild animals, comprising of 13 men and 15 women. Except 2 , all casualties were caused by sloth bear. 801 incidences of human mauling comprised of 591 men and 210 women were registered by Forest Department. A maximum of 528 incidences of mauling were caused by sloth bear followed by 220 and 53 by jackals and other wild animals respectively. Range of incidences per month varied from 51-93 with a mean 66.8 + 14.8. In Marwahi range 72.5% incidences of human mauling occured in village area followed by 18.5% and 9.0% in forest and house respectively. Altogether 1453 incidences of livestock lifting were recorded in Marwahi forest division. No major changes were observed in extent of biotic pressure. However, extraction of stones from bear den sites has increased considerably. people need to be educated and made aware of ecology, feeding habits, movement and behaviour of problematic animals such as sloth bear, jackal, hyena and leopard through seminars and workshop so that people can avoid confrontation and play an active role in conservation. Livestock should be properly protected by villagers in enclosures made up of rubble wall. Sloth bear population has declined by 40% during last six years so there is a need to monitor the status of sloth bear population in the area.
Location: 241
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ID: 51299
Title: Status and distribution of Malayan Sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) in North-Eastern States, India
Author: N.P.S.Chauhan and Lalthanpuia
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 10, October 2008
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Malayan Sun bear (Helarctos malayanus), Status and distribution , North-eastern states, India
Abstract: Sun bear is the least known bear species and one of the most neglected large mammals in India. No information is available on its status, distribution, ecology and population threats from India. The surveys were conducted in the North-eastern region during 2002-2008 and information on status and distribution of Sun bear was collected in well designed questionnaire formats. In Arunachal Pradesh, direct and indirect evidences of Sun bear confirmed its presence in Namdapha Tiger Reserve and Murlen National Park and probability of its occurrence is shown in few protected areas. They are also present in Fakim WLS and Intanki WLS in Nagaland. In Mizoram, Sun bears occur in many protected areas including Dampa Tiger Reserve. Presence of Sun bears has been confirmed in the Chandel and Ukhrul districts of Manipur, but it showed patchy distribution. The paper presents its legal status and discusses conservation problems like population threats, habitat threats and human-bear interactions. Recommendations for conservation and management of Sun bear have also been made.
Location: 241
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ID: 51298
Title: Butterflies of Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary, Sirmaur District , Himachal Pradesh, India
Author: Arun P.Singh
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 10, October 2008
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Butterflies, Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh
Abstract: Two sampling surveys during November 2007 and June 2008 in Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary and adjacent areas, located in the West Himalayan foothills, revealed the occurrence of 118 species of butterflies. Amongst these were seven protected species under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 including some rarities like the Brown Onyx, H. viola, Gaudy Baron,Euthalia lubentina; Great Swift, Peliopidas assamensis and Large-banded Swift, P.sinensis. Besides, 12 species from adjoining ' temperate ' forests migrated down during winter to this ' deciduous ' habitat. Species similarity fo Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary was determined to be more similar to New Forest, Dehra Dun located at the base of the Himalayan foothills than Simbalbara Wildlife Sanctuary located nearby on the Shiwalik ranges. High point diversity and presence of rare species of conservation priority all make this Sanctuary a unique habitat in the region.
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ID: 51297
Title: Human-Elephant conflict in the Southern Western Ghats: A case study from the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala, India
Author: E.A.Jayson and G.Christopher
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 10, October 2008
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Human-Elephant Conflict, Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Southern Western Ghats, Kerala
Abstract: Human-elephant conflict in Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary and adjacent areas was studied based on observational methods during the year 1993 to 1996 as a part of project studing the large mammals in the sanctuary. Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, situated at an altitude ranging from 98 to 1594 m amsl in the southern Western Ghats, India has diverse habitats like tropical moist deciduous and evergreen forests and plantations. Elephants were located 73 times during the period of study and altogether 217 elephants were seen, the male to female ratio was 1:6 (N=217). Mean herd size was 10 individuals per herd and maximum numbers was sighted in the moist deciduous forest followed by eucalypt plantation, swampy areas, semi-evergreen forest and evergreen forest. Plant species used as food by elephants was also recorded, when they were not involved in crop raiding. Major animals engaged in crop damage were wild boar and elephant. The animals involved in crop damage were mainly lone males, in the case of elephants and most of the raids were at night. It was observed that substantial amount of crop was damaged as compared to what was consumed by the animals. Coconut was mainly damaged by elephants and damage was confined to the trees less than 20 years. Coconut trees less than 10 years were pushed down and the central rachis and shoots were consumed. Plantains were also attacked by elephants, the leaves were discarded and the central portion of the stem consumed. Elephant also destroyed paddy, rubber and pineapple by trampling. While damage by wild boar was recorded throughout the year, the attack from elephants was related to the species of crops cultivated. Besides crop damage instances, four human deaths were also recorded. Crop damage is linked to the cropping pattern and location of settlements and it is one of the problems, which severely affects the economic status of tribals.
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ID: 51296
Title: A study of the population structures of two species of non-human primates in the Similipal Tiger Reserve, Mayurbhanj, Orissa, India
Author: D.Swain, S.D.Rout and B.K.Behura
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 10, October 2008
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Population structure, Non-human primates, Similipal, Orissa, India
Abstract: Generally three species of non-human primates occur in the State of Orissa (India). Among these only two species of non-human primates occur in the forests of Similipal hills of Mayurbhanj District. A census for different species of wild mammals occurring in the Similipal Tiger Reserve was undertaken during May, 2004. The results of population structure of two species of non-human primates, viz Semnopithecus entellus entellus and Macaca mulatta were furnished. The census was carried out for four consecutive days in the line transect method covering a total distance of 122 km. Of the 144 troops sighted consisting of 1,505 Hanuman langurs, the mean troop size worked out to 9.6 + 1.19. The highest and lowest density of Hanuman langur was 162.5 and 1.7 per km2 respectively. Similarly, out of 12 macaque troops sighted consisting of 138 individuals, the troops were made up of 4 to 25 individuals, with a mean of 11.5 + 1.82. The population density was 10-98.3 per km2, with a mean of 26.86.
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ID: 51295
Title: The value of the Indian gazelle (Gazella gazella): A case study in Haryana, India
Author: A.K.Saxena, N.S.Bisht and C.J.Singh
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 10, October 2008
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Indian Gazella (Gazella gazella), Habitat function, Value, Haryana, India
Abstract: A study was undertaken in three villages of Bhiwani District in Haryana to assess the value of habitat function of planted forests. These villages were located at varying distance from a Blackbuck (Gazella gazella) Breeding Farm, which is a planted forest. Contingent valuation method was by asking the people to reveal their willingness to pay, both in terms of money as well as mandays, for the protection and improvement of the habitat for continued habitat function benefits. The total value of habitat functions provided by the farm was Rs.15,71,641 per year for three villages out of which Rs 12,24,112 per year came from the WTP in the form of labour mandays.
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ID: 51294
Title: Density, group size and sex ratios of Gaur (Bos gaurus H.Smith) in a sub-tropical semi-evergreen forest of North-East India
Author: S.Dasgupta, K.Sankar and A.K.Gupta
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 10, October 2008
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Gaur (Bos gaurus H.Smith) , Density, Group-size, Sex-ratio, Sub-tropical semi-evergreen forest, Trisha Wildlife Sanctuary, Tripura, India
Abstract: The study on status and distribution of gaur was carried out in Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS), Tripura between 2002 and 2004. The density of gaur was found to be 1.5 groups per km2 and 5.9 individuals per km2 . The group size of gaur ranged between 2 and 14 and the observed overall sex ratio (Bulls : Cow) was 58 :100. Gaur density in TWS remained without any significant change and thus showed that the population is not facing any immediate threat, if not removed directly by poaching, hunting or epidemics. Group size and sex ratio of gaur observed in TWS is comparable with any of the population so far reported from India and thus can be seen as a potential population for the long term conservation.
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ID: 51293
Title: Studies on the vitamin content of bamboo seeds
Author: Vishakha Kumbhare and Alka Bhargava
Editor: Dr.V.R.R. Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, N0 9, September 2008
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: HPLC, vitamin, bamboo seeds
Abstract: In India, tribal people in some areas collect and store bamboo seeds for use in times of scarcity. Seeds can also be baked into flakes which taste very much like corn flakes and can be brewed into bamboo beer and ' sake ' (a type of wine). They can also be used like wheat as a cereal. The Kani tribes of Kanyakumari District, southern Western Ghats believe that the seeds of Bambusa bambos (Bambusa arundinacea) enhance fertility, so that there is great demand of seeds of this species in pharmaceutical industry to manufacture drugs to improve fertility (Kiruba et al., 2007). In Mizoram, pickles are make from bamboo seeds and had been making profits. A traditional Mizo stew called Bai from bamboo seeds is prepared. Vitamins play an important role in our diet and are involved in several enzymatic processes occuring in the body. In the present investigation, bamboo seeds were analyzed for their vitamin content by HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography).
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