ID: 51187
Title: Gender issues in conservation- Case of Rajaji Naitonal Park, India
Author: Shivani Chandola, Ruchi Badola and B.K.Mishra
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: Rajaji National Park, Protected Areas, Gender, Conservation Programmes, Eco-Development Committees]
Abstract: The eco-development programme was initiated in Rajaji National Park to elicit participation of local people in conservation. An analysis of factors influencing the participation of women and men in the eco-development programme in two villages-Ganeshpur and Gangabhogpur, adjoining Rajaji National Park was carried out. On the basis of the study it is suggested that examination of all the social, cultural and economic factors that affect men ' s and women ' s ability to effectively participate in the formal forums should be done before implementing such programs thus ensuring unbiased gender representation in common forums.
Location: 241
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ID: 51186
Title: Financial analysis of commercial cultivation of selected medicinal plants in Uttarakhand- A case study of Utterkashi district
Author: M.Y.Ansari, H.P.Singh and Ashish Rawat
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: Medicinal & Aromatic plants, Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand , Aconitum heterophyllum (Atees), Picrohiza kurooa (kutki), Saussurea costus (kuth), Aconitum ferox (Meetha), Swertia species (Chirayata), Acorus calamus (Buchh), Economic Analysis, Sensit
Abstract: Agro-technologies for cultivation of a number of medicinal plants have been developed but large scale cultivation of medicinal plants on farm lands in Uttarakhand is yet to begin. Among other causes for this gap, lack of reasonable correct information economics of cultivation of medicinal plants is one important cause. The economics of cultivation of six medicinal plant species viz; Kutki, Kuth, Atees, Meetha, Chirayata and Buchh was studied on farmer ' s field in Utterkashi District. The net benefits calculated for each species were subjected to cost effectiveness at 9% discount rate in relation to fall in prices by 20%, 30% and 40%, increase in wage rate by 20%, 30% and 40% and increase in rental value (opportunity cost) of land by 20%, 30% and 40%. The net benefit calculated for each species were also analysed to sensitivity analysis in relation to increase in wage rate by 20% and increase in rental value (opportunity cost) of land by 20%. The results showed that maximum net benefits of Rs. 1240, Rs. 427 and Rs. 153 could be received at 9% discount rate by Atees, Kutki and Chirayata respectively.
Location: 241
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ID: 51185
Title: Intra- and Inter-three variations in physico-chemical and wood anantomical features in Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) De Wit
Author: P.K.Pande, Sanjay Naithani, Vimal Kothiyal, S.S. Mohanta, Neena Juyal and Rajnesh Rawat
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: Leucaena leucocephala, Physico-chemical properties, Intra- and inter-tree variation
Abstract: Within and among tree variations in physico-chemical and anatomical properties of seed raised plantation wood of Leucaena leucocephala have been investigated. Within tree variation in specific gravity, fibre length and fibre length/diameter ratio were significant due to height. The variation in anatomical properties and ratios in radial direction were non-significant. Within tree variatin were significant between bole and twigs. Inter-tree variations for wood anatomical properties were also significant and accounted for genetic variability in trees for wood traits. Site quality also affected anatomical properties and pulping and paper quality ratios significantly. Lignin content (%) significantly varied with reference to height and also shown significant inter-tree variation. Lignin content (%) was signigicantly positively correlated with fibre wass thickness. Extractives had shown non-significant intra and inter-tree variations. Most of the anatomical characters shown significant positive correlation to each other. Vessel member dimensions shown significant negative correlation with specific gravity.
Location: 241
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ID: 51184
Title: Growth and biomass accumulation in Eucalyptus camaldulensis irrigated at different water regimes in an arid sandy plain of India
Author: N.Bala, G.Singh, N.K.Bohra, K.R.Choudhary and R.K. Gupta
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 comaldulensis, Arid zone, Biomass, Irrigation, Water use efficiency
Abstract: A trial was initiated in July, 1995 to study the performance of Eucalyptus camaldulensis under different irrigation regimes on an arid sandy plain. Six treatment combinations of water quantity (W1 and W2 ) and watering frequency (I1, I2 and I3 ) were imposed. Irrigation schedule was maintained on the basis of IW/CPE ration (Irrigation water/cumulative pan evaporation). Plant growth and biomass at 40-month age was high in I3 W2 treatment where 45/60mm of water per irrigation was applied with a total of 1935 mm (36 applications). Inspite of receiving more irrigation water, (2040 mm in 53 applications) growth and biomass accumulation by plants in I3 W1 was less in comparison to plants in I3 W2 treatment . Irrigation increased total dry biomass by 9 fold in I3 W2 treatment over I1 W1 treatment . Analysis of variance showed significant difference both at 5% and 1% level between the treatments. Incremental growth followed more or less the same trend in the first and second year but in the third year no significant variation was observed among treatments signifying absence of any treatment effect. More than six fold higher water use efficiency (WUE) was recorded in I3 W2 over I1 W1 .Soil organic matter and electrical conductivity decreased significantly in all the treatments whereas, significant increase in pH was observed after 40 month of plant growth. Results of the study show that quantity of water added per irrigation is more important than the total irrigation input. I3 W2 treatment provided more soil volume with favourable moisture condition for roots where wetted rooting zone was more and thus resulted in better growth and biomass production.
Location: 241
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ID: 51183
Title: Diversification of agriculture through clonal Eucalyptus
Author: R.K.Sapra
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: Clonal Eucalyptus plantations, Agriculture, Diversification
Abstract: A silent revolution has taken place in productivity and profitability of plantations through clonal Eucalyptus, with productivity more than double compared to seed-route plantations. The clonal plantations under rain-fed conditions are safer investments, while the irrigated clonal plantations under agro-forestry models are more profitable as compared to agricultural crops. The risks and direct labour associated with agricultural crops are greater as compared to clonal plantations. The water requirement of Eucalyptus plantations is lesser as compared to many agricultural crops like paddy. The clonal Eucalyptus plantations can be popularized through planting of genetically improved clonal plants on degraded forest lands, establishing clonal demonstration plots, and training forest officials in extension activities. The clonal plantations will certainly help in conserving water resources, diversifying agriculture in Indo-Gangetic plains, generating large volumes of superior timger and employment opportunities through agro-forestry plantations and promoting wood-based industries.
Location: 241
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ID: 51182
Title: Assessment of effect of treatments against frost in young plantations of Tectona grandis Linn.F., Acacia nilotica (Linn.) Willd. Ex Del and Azardirachta indica A.Juss . in plains of Punjab
Author: R.K.Luna and Vijay Kumar
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: Damage by Frost, Effect of treatments, Tectona grandis, Acacia nilotica, Azadirachta indica, Young plantations
Abstract: One to three years old plantations of Tectona grandis (Teak), Acacia nilotica (kikar) and Azadirachta indica (Neem) were subjected to seven treatments in the frost affected areas from October 2004 to March 2005. The assessment of percentage damage was made by measuring the height loss in the affected plants. The results indicate that Tectona grandis was the most affected species producing 15.81% damage and the Azadiracta indica the least (4.83%). Among the treatments T2 (irrigation after 15 days interval during frost period) was found the best giving the least damage percentage (4.08) followed by T3 (application of NPK fertilizer) giving 4.91% damage. The results indicate the traditional measures such as covering of plants with thatching grass (kullies) and polythene bags were not effective. The results also found that in Teak and Kikar, the damage increased from Ist to IIIrd year whereas in Neem, it decreased. The method described in the experiment can be reliably used in the field to assess the damage due to frost. Height/diameter ratio can also be used to gauge the propensity of frost damage and thus to take advance silvicultural operations in time.
Location: 241
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ID: 51181
Title: Role of Private sector in Agro-forestry and supply of high Quality Planting Stock
Author: Piare Lal
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: Agro-forestry, Private sector role, Quality Planting Stock
Abstract: India has growing shortages of timber and wood-based products. Agro-forestry plantations promoted by wood-based industries and raised by a large number of small farmers and imports play a major role in bridging the demand supply gap. Private sector companies like Wimco and ITC have played sterling role in promoting technology based high yielding clonal plantations under agro-forestry on commercial scale. Productivity of clonal plantations is many times higher compared to the productivity of normal seedlings. Many wood-based industries are now emulating their healthy examples. Unfortunately, current policies are neither conducive to involvement of private sector in the urgent task of restoration of degraded forests nor to the integrated development of agro-forestry plantations and wood-based industries. Therefore, policy makers, professional foresters, wood-based industries and civil society should join hands to usher in a second green revolution- this time based on wood production through technology based plantations using genetically improved seed and clonal planting stock. Instead of being importers of huge quantities of timber and wood-based products into India, it is possible for India to emerge as net exporter of timber and wood-based products if we adopt innovative policies and involve all sections of society including the corporate sector to raise technology based plantations on suitable degraded forest lands and exploit full potential of agro-forestry plantations.
Location: 241
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ID: 51180
Title: Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary
Author: S.G.Neginhal
Editor: None
Year: 2009
Publisher: S.G.Neginhal
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Sanctuaries and Wildlife of Karnataka
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 215
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ID: 51179
Title: Mydanahally Blackbuck Conservation Reserve
Author: S.G.Neginhal
Editor: None
Year: 2009
Publisher: S.G.Neginhal
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Sanctuaries and Wildlife of Karnataka
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 215
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ID: 51178
Title: Melkote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary (First Wolf Sanctuary in India)
Author: S.G.Neginhal
Editor: None
Year: 2009
Publisher: S.G.Neginhal
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Sanctuaries and Wildlife of Karnataka
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 215
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ID: 51177
Title: Ghataprabha Bird Sanctuary
Author: S.G.Neginhal
Editor: None
Year: 2009
Publisher: S.G.Neginhal
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Sanctuaries and Wildlife of Karnataka
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 215
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ID: 51176
Title: Bankapur Peacock Conservation Reserve
Author: S.G.Neginhal
Editor: None
Year: 2009
Publisher: S.G.Neginhal
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Sanctuaries and Wildlife of Karnataka
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 215
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ID: 51175
Title: Attiveri Bird Sanctuary
Author: S.G.Neginhal
Editor: None
Year: 2009
Publisher: S.G.Neginhal
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Sanctuaries and Wildlife of Karnataka
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 215
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 51174
Title: Arabithittu Wildlife Wildlife Sanctuary
Author: S.G.Neginhal
Editor: None
Year: 2009
Publisher: S.G.Neginhal
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Sanctuaries and Wildlife of Karnataka
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 215
Literature cited 1: None
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ID: 51173
Title: Adichunchunagiri Peacock Sanctuary
Author: S.G.Neginhal
Editor: None
Year: 2009
Publisher: S.G.Neginhal
Source: Centre for Ecological Science,Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-12
Reference: None
Subject: Sanctuaries and Wildlife of Karnataka
Keywords: None
Abstract: None
Location: 215
Literature cited 1: None
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