ID: 51202
Title: Species diversity and composition of forest vegetation of Sagar District in central India
Author: A.S.Thakur and P.K.Khare
Editor: Dr V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, May 2008, No 5
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Species diversity, Richness, Diversity curve, Forest communities, Sagar District, Madhya Pradesh
Abstract: Species composition and diversity of tree species were analysed in 10 representative forest sites occurring in Sagar District (Madhya Pradesh). As per values of IVI (Importance Value Index) six forest communities were identified. In general the forest vegetation of the district is either teak (Tectona grandis) dominating or teak associated. Species richness and species richness index ranged from 18 to 50 and 1.120 to 2.343 respectively. Shannon-Wiener diversity index ranged between 2.22-3.66 and Beta diversity ranged between 0.69-1.83. The values of concentration of dominance were generally low at all study sites indicating the dominance is shared by more than one and /or many species. Dominance-diversity curves showed log-normal distribution, also indicative of shared resources pattern by a number of species and mixed nature of vegetation.
Location: 241
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ID: 51201
Title: A contribution to the biological diversity of Tarkeshwar scared grove in Garhwal Himalayas
Author: J.C.Ghildiyal, Savita Bisht and Rakhi Jadli
Editor: Dr V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, May 2008, No 5
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Biodiversity, Conservation, Scared grove, Tarkeshwar Temple, Garhwal Himalayas
Abstract: Tarkeshwar, a scared grove in Garhwal Himalaya is situated in Tarasar Reserve Forest (29o50 ' 05" N and 78o47 ' 35" E) occupying 825.5 ha in Garhwal Forest Division out of which 314 ha is generally considered as scared grove. The sacred grove is named on the presence of a centrally located 600 years old temple of Lord Shiva called Tarasar or Tarkeshwar. There are many legends and myths which are associated with this sacred grove according to the nearby villagers. In a round the year collection this scared grove revealed 372 taxa of phanerogams and cryptogams. Out of 372 plant species, 311 were angiosperms, 4 gymnosperms, 16 pteridophytes, 23 fungal species. Amongst angiosperms, 261 were dicotyledons belonging to 78 families and 50 were monocotyledons belonging to 10 families. The dominant family of angiosperms in the area was Asteraceae followed by, Fabaceae, Lamiaceae, Acanthaceae, Rosaceae, Polygonaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Scrophulariaceae, Urticaceae, Amaranthaceae and Cucurbitaceae. The most dominant genera were Ipomea and Hypericum.
Location: 241
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ID: 51200
Title: Diversity of Indian bamboos with special reference to North-East India
Author: H.B.Naithani
Editor: Dr V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, May 2008, No 5
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Indian Bamboos, History of Taxonomy, North-East India, Imperfectly known and Rare species
Abstract: The paper presents the occurrence of total number of genera and species of bamboos in world and India with brief history of taxonomy. Special emphasis is given to the bamboos of North-east India. Distribution of species in different states has been provided. Thirty one species imperfectly known from the North-east have been mentioned. Status of 7 rare bamboos has also been mentioned.
Location: 241
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ID: 51199
Title: Factors affecting people ' s participation in conservation of common property resources in JFMCs of Himachal Pradesh
Author: M.K.Brahmi and R.N.Sehgal
Editor: Dr V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, May 2008, No 5
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Conservation, Factors, CPRs, People ' s Participation, Himachal Pradesh
Abstract: Four Forest Divisions were selected from four districts of Himachal Pradesh representing different agro-climatic zones. The Common Property Resources (CPRs) of the study area included forests, village common lands, panchayat lands, ponds, irrigation water channels (kuhl), bowari, village paths, temple and river banks. Different incentives were given to the people for the conservation of these resources. In total, 12 factors were identified in all the Forest Divisions under study, responsible for poor participation of the local people. The prime factor which influenced the people ' s participation according to their importance are: lack of awareness and knowledge about CPRs, lack of training and visit programme, poor economic status, self interest of people, low land holding, illiteracy in aged groups, village politics, lack of interest in money contribution, prevailing perception for getting subsidy from government programmes, lack of transparency in the project activities, lack of coordination with staff and local people and improper usufruct sharing (in descending order of rank distribution). Policy and development emphasis on these factors would increase the participation in the similar projects.
Location: 241
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ID: 51198
Title: Vegetation diversity and socio-economic profile relations in some selected villages of Indian desert
Author: Genda Singh, Sahadev Chouhan and T.R. Rathod
Editor: Dr V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, May 2008, No 5
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Indian desert, Vegetation diversity, Socio-economic profile
Abstract: Socio-economic and floral diversity survey in some selected villages of Bikaner area of Indian Desert was done in December 2001 with a view to assess the relationship between vegetation and socio-economic status and suggest management strategy in the area. The area had low floral diversity whereas agriculture and livestock rearing were the main resources of livelihood. Livestock to human population ratio was 1.5 with a total annual requirements of fodder and fuelwood were 0.11 lakhs tonnes and 3905.50 tonnes, respectively, though the people are also using animal dung at the rate of 1163.96 tonnes in these villages. This caused over-exploitation of existing vegetations, which are less both in number and abundance. P.cineraria and T.undulata are trees and Z.mauritiana is shrub of irrigated agricultural land. These species along with C.polygonoides, L.sindicus and C.jwarancusa are decreasing in the area as a result of their removal to cultivate cash crops like A.hypogea and R.communis in agriculture land and over-grazing/over-exploitation in forest lands and CARs. The removal and overexploitation of vegetations are resulting in land degradation and encroachment of more adaptable and less values species like P.juliflora, L.pyrotechnica, A.pseudotomentosa, C.burhia, D.sindicum and A.hyrsticula in the forest and CARs areas. Hence protection and conservation of natural vegetation are needed to enhance plant diversity and productivity in the area. The improvement in land status and productivity of common property resources through afforestation and resource management would influence the economy and the living standart of these desert dwellers without deteriorating land resources.
Location: 241
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ID: 51197
Title: Environmental and health impacts of biomass as an energy source
Author: Pravin Agrawal and Shashi Malik
Editor: Dr V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, May 2008, No 5
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Biomass, Bio-energy sources, Environmental and Health impacts
Abstract: Biomass being a carbon dioxide neutral and renewable source of energy is being seen as a sustainable source of energy. However, there are a range of environmental and health problems associated with biomass burning for rural energy requirement. Biomass burning is even responsible for deterioration of forest resources due to its inefficient use. It is also responsible for various diseases like tuberculosis, acute respiratory infections, lung cancer, asthma, blindness, anemia and adverse pregnancy outcomes as low birth weight and prenatal mortality and so on especially in third world. However, these problems associated with biomass burning, will not be there if biomass is used as energy source in its technologically improved form like biogas, bio-fuel or bio-electricity. These forms of biomass as sources of energy, not only improve the local environment but also contribute to social and economical development of the rural areas and prove to be truly sustainable and renewable source of energy. For continuous supply of biomass for energy requirement, one has to go for large scale biomass plantations. This is the opportunity for nations to utilize their degraded forest land and wastelands productively and raise as much biomass plantations as possible.
Location: 241
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ID: 51196
Title: Quantification and valuation of provisioning services generated by the plantations in Haryana
Author: N.S.Bisht, Abhishek Naithani , M.S. Gusain and C.J.Singh
Editor: Dr V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, May 2008, No 5
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Provisioning services, Tree plantations, Quantification and Valuation, Haryana
Abstract: The goods and services provided by forest plantations contribute significantly to human welfare, both directly and indirectly. A study was undertaken for quantification and valuation of plantation based provisioning services in Haryana. Group preferences and individual preferences for different landscape units were assessed through community meetings, PDM and household survey. Results indicated that the dependency of local people for fodder, fuelwood and timber was more on private lands, which met 92% of their demand, while plantations provided merely 8% of their total requirement that too to the landless people mainly.
Location: 241
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ID: 51195
Title: Modelling to assess the role of physico-chemical attributes in drying of Kikar [Acacia nilotica Linn. (Willd.)] plantations in Punjab
Author: R.Banyal, R.K.Luna and P.Kaushal
Editor: Dr V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, May 2008, No 5
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Acacia nilotica, Plantations, Drying, Physico-chemical attributes, Punjab
Abstract: In recent past, an unusual and large scale mortality of Kikar in almost all age-classes has been reported from every region of Punjab. The present study attempts to investigate the effect of physico-chemical attributes of the soil on this mortality. For this purpose four agro-climate zones covering 23 sites have been surveyed for detailed investigation and the results statistically analyzed to determine their individual and combined effect. The mortality ranges from 0.00 to 56.25% (average 42.25%) the highest being in block plantations. A single factor has not been found responsible for this mortality. It is rather the result of their acting in combination. Level of available phosphorus is found to contribute maximum effect. It is observed that existing levels of organic carbon, pH, electrical conductivity, water holding capacity of the soil and availability of nitrogen should be increased to check further mortality, by integrated field management stratergies.
Location: 241
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ID: 51194
Title: Fertility status of forest soil under different forest vegetation in and around Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
Author: P.Balasubramaniam
Editor: Dr V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, May 2008, No 5
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Forest vegetation, nutrient cycles, Kodaikanal
Abstract: Natural nourishment of forest vegetation is through recycling of nutrients through various nutrient cycles. Degradation of land and water resources by the involvement of human activities in the forest may lead to depletion of nutrients and thus change nutrient status in the forest plantations. In order to assess the nutrient status in the existing forest vegetation, an investigation was carried to study the fertility status of forest soil under different forest vegetation in and around Kodaikanal.
Location: 241
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ID: 51193
Title: Commercial clonal of Eucalyptus through rooting of cuttings- An achievement of forest organization, JK Paper Limited
Author: A.K.Sharda and S.K.Verma
Editor: Dr V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, May 2008, No 5
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Eucalyptus, Clonal propagation, Rooting of cuttings, Economics, JK Paper Ltd
Abstract: JK Paper Limited has started a Research and Development Unit under Forest Organization in the year 1991 to improving productivity and profitability of plantation. JK Super clones developed by this organization and showing 3-5 times more volume than the seed route plantations. Productivity of Eucalyptus has been achieved through rooting of cuttings. Forest Organization of JKPL has developed cloning on a commercial scale and great care and attention was given to the selection and propagation of superior trees, both for improvement programme and also from the already established commercial plantations. The clonal forests obtained from that period onwards provided significant improvements in wood productivity, uniformity and quality and also gave a distinct competitive edge in the wood market. This paper deals stratergy and achievement of Forest Organization on development and commercial deployment of high yielding fast growing and disease resistance clones of Eucalyptus and the promotion of technology- based clonal farm forestry plantations in India particularly Orissa, Andra Pradesh (North), Chandigarh and Gujarat.
Location: 241
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ID: 51192
Title: Influence of height and age on natural resistance of Bamboos against termites
Author: Seema Dhawan, S.C.Mishra and Salil Dhawan
Editor: Dr V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, May 2008, No 5
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Bamboos, Natural resistance against Termites, Influence of Height and Age, Bambusa polymorpha, Bambusa arundinacea and Dendrocalamus strictus, Microcerotermes beesoni
Abstract: Bamboos are tall arborescent grasses used in many aspects of life. It is believed that bamboo is susceptible to termite attack, which restricts its uses. Normally bamboo is harvested without considering its age and height. Therefore, a study on the influence of height and age on natural termite resistance of bamboo becomes very relevant and important. The three bamboo species studied were B.polymorpha, B.arundinacea and D.strictus against the termite M.beesoni Snyder under laboratory conditions. It was found that age has the great influence on the durability of bamboo and height may affect the same. The bamboos harvested after three years of age were more resistant to termite attack than harvested before three years of age. No significant difference was found in the termite damages of the three portions however, a trend is found that the top portion of bamboo is more susceptible to termite attack than the bottom portion. It seems that as the height increases, the termite resistance property decreases. These findings could be effectively used for harvesting of bamboos and selection of suitable portion.
Location: 241
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ID: 51191
Title: Variation and character association for various pod traits in Tamarindus indica L.
Author: B.N. Divakara
Editor: Dr V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, May 2008, No 5
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Tamarindus indica, Genotypes, Pod traits, Variation, Heritability
Abstract: Tamarindus indica L. is an open-pollinated crop, hence improvement in the crop yield depends on the progress of variability in the desired characters in the base material vis-a vis germplasm collection. An evaluation of thirty -five genotypes of tamarind was carried out based on variability and character association in various pod traits as a scope for further productivity improvement. Variability studies for pod traits revealed that, genotype TI-9 recorded maximum for seven traits viz., pod width (5.48 cm), pod thickness (2.43 cm), pulp weight (51.33 g), vein weight (4.15g), shell weight (17.90g), pod weight (83.06g), and pulp percent (61.42). However maximum pod length was recorded by the genotype TI-22 (26.60 cm).Genotype TI-26 exhibited the lowest for six traits viz. pod length (8.31 cm), seed weight (1.91g), vein weight (0.20 g), shell weight (2.11g), pod weight (8.46g) and pulp weight (4.23g). Pod traits like shell weight, pod weight, pulp weight and vein weight exhibited higher estimates of heritability coupled with higher genetic advance. Correlation coefficient studies indicated that pulp weight per pod expressed highest positive genotypic and phenotypic association with pod weight, vein weight, shell weight, pod width and pod length. Path coefficient analysis revealed that, pod weight , pulp percent, seed percent and shell percent exhibited positive direct effect on pulp weight.
Location: 241
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ID: 51190
Title: Wild medicinal plants of Jaunsar-Bawar (Western Himalayas), Uttarkhand-II
Author: D.S.Bisht and Y.P.S. Pundir
Editor: Dr V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, May 2008, No 5
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Wild Medicinal Plants, Jaunsar-Bawar, Western Himalayas, Uttarakhand
Abstract: The paper reports 67 wild medicinal plants used by the natives of Jaunsar-Bawar (Western Himalayas), Uttarakhand.
Location: 241
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ID: 51189
Title: Impact of religious tourism on Gir National Park, Gujarat, India
Author: Bitapi C.Sinha and Satya Priya Sinha
Editor: Dr V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, May 2008, No 5
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Gir National Park, Religious Tourism, Impact Assessment
Abstract: Many protected area managers are encountering difficulties balancing the demands of conservation and visitors. An essential component of sound management planning for these areas is objective data on visitor use impacts and needs. Gir National Park attracts a large number of visitors, both pilgrims and tourists. What matters is not the large number of visitors but the type of visitors, the pattern of resource use and the quality of management to achieve compatibility between activities undertaken by the visitors and the protected area objectives. Most research in the protected areas in the country has dealth with biological issues and little attention has been given to researching visitor management issues. The preliminary study aimed to collect information on the present status of pilgrimage and its management in Gir National Park and also to identify and quantify the impacts on the habitat, flora and fauna.
Location: 241
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ID: 51188
Title: Inter-clonal variation in Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. with respect to photosynthetic rate, transpiration rate and stomatal conductance in different climatic zones
Author: R.S.Rawat and S.Nautiyal
Editor: Dr V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2008
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 134, May 2008, No 5
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Dalbergia sissoo, inter-clonal variation, photosynthetic rate, transpiration rate and stomatal conductance
Abstract: Inter-clonal variation in Dalbergia sissoo was found significant for photosynthetic rate, transpiration rate and stomatal conductance in different sites. Clones from the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Uttarakhand showed higher photosynthetic rate, transpiration rate and stomatal conductance in comparison to the clones from the state of Rajasthan. Effect of sites on these parameters of clones was also observed significant. Clones showed the maximum value for these parameters at Bithmera (Hisar, Haryana), while minimum at Pandhori Mindo Mind (Hoshiarpur, Punjab). The two-factor interaction effect between clones and site was also found significant at P< 0.05. On the basis of the observations recorded on physiological parameters; it was revealed that clones C019, C034,C066 and C192 are well adapted at all sites than the clones C083 & C087.
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