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ID: 63702
Title: Rooting Responses of Hardwood Stem Cuttings of Juniper to Exogenous Hormone Treatment
Author: M. A. Wani
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (12) 1179- 1187 (2018)
Subject: Rooting Responses of Hardwood Stem Cuttings of Juniper to Exogenous Hormone Treatment
Keywords: Vegetative propagation, Juniperus communis, Rooting, Indole-3-butyric acid, Indole-3-acetic acid, Naphthalene acetic acid.
Abstract: Vegetative propagation through stem cuttings of Juniperus communis was tested by treatments with different concentrations of root promoting hormones like Indole-3 acetic acid (IAA), Indol-3-butyric acid (IBA), Naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) and synergistic combinations of IBA & NAA in the range of 0.2M to 1M concentrations respectively. The trials were conducted under both greenhouse and open nursery conditions. Data collected on percentage rooting, average root length, average root number, bud sprouting and survival rate were subjected to Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to determine the level of significance. The highest rooting rate (80 per cent) was recorded in the cuttings treated with 0.8M concentrations of IBA as compared with that of control which was recorded as only 20 per cent. Other treatments of IAA, NAA, IBA and synergistic combinations of IBA+NAA also exhibited improved response over the control, both under greenhouse and open conditions. It was concluded that IAA and IBA was a better applied concentration for rooting in Juniperus cuttings.
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Literature cited 1: Badola H.K. and Badoni A.K. (1990). Effects of STIK and GA3 on vegetative propagation in stem cuttings of Vitex negundo Linn. during winter. Indian Forester, 116 (5): 980983. Bagoury E.L., Olfat H., Allam A.I., Abdelghany A.M. and Attia A.E. (2006). IBA application to Stevia stem Cutting: Its productivity and quality of plant and ratoon crops, Egyptian J.Agricultural Research, 84 (3): 299.
Literature cited 2: Banko T.J. and Stefani M.A. (1986). Effects of wounding, IBA and basal trimming on rooting of box-wood cuttings. J.Environmental Horticulture, 4(3): 72-73. Blazich F.A. (1988). Chemicals and formulations used to promote adventitious rooting. In: Adventitious root formation in cuttings (Davis.T.D., Haissigand. B.E and Sankhla. N N Eds.). Dioscorides press, Portland, 132-149 pp.

ID: 63701
Title: Mathematical Models for Estimating Tree Site index for Agar Tree (Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk) Plantations in Bangladesh
Author: S.M. Zahirul Islam , M.A. Mansur Chowdhury , K. Misbahuzzaman
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (12) 1172- 1178 (2018)
Subject: Mathematical Models for Estimating Tree Site index for Agar Tree (Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk) Plantations in Bangladesh
Keywords: Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk, Bangladesh, Model, Site index, Validation
Abstract: Agar tree (Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk., Family- Thymeleaceae) has drawn unique position due to the production of world's most expensive essential oil used in fragrances and as medicine. It is one of the most valuable and economically important commercial tree species planted in some potential forest areas of Bangladesh. The aim of this study is to predict site index equation for estimating site quality of Agar tree in Bangladesh by difference equation method. The data have been collected from 372 sample plots with an area 0.02 ha were used to estimate the parameters of the model by means of regression analysis. In total, four (Power model, Schumacher models, Chapman –Richards model and Lars strand equation) models were tested to develop site index guide equation for Agar tree. These functions are checked by an examination of statistical and biological principles and by also a comparison with data not used for constructing the functions. The checks gave fairly satisfactory results for Schumacher models, and the model seem suitable for their purpose. Hence, the selected models derived in the study could be satisfactorily used for agar tree plantations having ages 4-20 years and site indices of 8- 20 m. based on a base age of 12 years.
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Literature cited 1: Ahmadi K. and Alavi S.J. (2016). Generalized heightdiameter models for Fagus orientalis Lipsky in Hyrcanian forest, Iran. J. FOR. SCI., 62(9): 413-421. doi: 10.17221/51/2016-JFS Alvarez G., Schroder J., Rodriguez S.R. and Ruiz G.A. (2002). Modeling the effect of thinning on the diameter distribution of even-aged maritime pine stands. For. Ecol.Manage., 165: 57-65.
Literature cited 2: Baksha M.W., Akhter S., Basak A.C. and Rahman M.S. (2009). Bangladeshy agar chas o agar kutirsilpo (Agar cultivation and cottage industry in Bangladesh). Bangladesh Forest Research Institute, Chittagong 20pp (a booklet in Bangla) Beaulieu J., Raulier F., Pregent G. and Bousquet J. (2011). Predicting site index from climatic, edaphic, and stand structural properties for seven plantation-grown conifer species in Quebec. Can. J. For. Res., 41: 682-693.

ID: 63700
Title: Evaluation of ex-situ Demonstrations of high quality Bamboo plantations in Uttarakhand
Author: Anshul Chandra
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (12) 1166- 1171 (2018)
Subject: Evaluation of ex-situ Demonstrations of high quality Bamboo plantations in Uttarakhand
Keywords: Bamboo, Fertilizer's treatment, Plantation.
Abstract: Five bamboo species viz. were Bambusa balcooa, Bambusa nutans, Bambusa bambos, Dendrocalamus hamiltonii and Dendrocalamus asper selected for establishment of plantation in different agro-climatic locations of Uttarakhand. For each species 3 types of demonstrations were carried out using conventionally raised seedlings, saplings obtained from vegetative propagation and tissue cultured plants. Each demonstration was planted with 4 different treatments specified as Nitrogen+ Potassium+Phosphorus (NPK) treatment, Farm Yard Manure (FYM) treatment, NPK+FYM treatment and Control (No Treatment). The plantations were raised at the spacing of 5X5m and 6X6m with 4 replicates of each treatment. The growth of plants in all plots was observed regularly at specified intervals. Among the treatments FYM+NPK was found to be the best treatment in all the species grown at 5X5m and 6X6m spacing.
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Literature cited 1: Divakara B.N., Kumar B.M., Balachandran P.V. and Kamalam N.V. (2001). Bamboo hedgerow systems in Kerala, India: Root distribution and competition with trees for phosphorus. Agroforest. Syst., 51: 189-200. Golley F.S., Mcginnis J.T., Clements R.G., Child G.I. and Duever M.J. (1975). Mineral cycling in a tropical moist forest ecosystem. Univ. Georgia Press, Athens. 248 pp.
Literature cited 2: Kumar B.M. (1997). Bamboos in the home gardens of Kerala: A shrinking resource base. J. Non-timber For. Products. Liese W. (1992). All division 5 confer, Nanon, International Union of Forestry Research Organization (IUFRO) First Century, IUFRO News. 21:11.4 (3/4): 156-159.

ID: 63699
Title: Propagation of Ulmus wallichiana from Divergent Sources of North India
Author: Anita Tomar , Dinesh Kumar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (12) 1162- 1165 (2018)
Subject: Propagation of Ulmus wallichiana from Divergent Sources of North India
Keywords: Ulmus wallichiana, Threatened species, Branch cuttings, IBA, Germplasm.
Abstract: Effectiveness of indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) has been examined in adventitious root formation in branch cuttings of Ulmus wallichiana, a threatened species. Cuttings were collected from different districts (covering states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir) during the month of March. Four IBA treatments viz. 4000 ppm, 5000 ppm, 6000 ppm and 7000 ppm, in addition to control, were tested in four replications. Data on callus formation, rooting and plant per cent were recorded after twelve weeks of planting. Among all germplasm collections and IBA concentrations, the maximum rooting was 41.3 per cent recorded with 6000 ppm IBA for Mukteshwar (Nainital) and with 7000 ppm IBA for Munsyari (Pithoragarh) while the minimum rooting, excluding control, was 26.3 per cent for Bijoriya (Bageshwar) at 4000 ppm IBA. The plant percentage ranged from minimum 23.8 per cent to maximum 35.0 per cent. Without IBA, the rooting success was zero to 2.50 per cent. In view of similar rooting response of diverse germplasm, it was inferred that this species can be reliably propagated through branch cuttings with use of 6000 ppm IBA regardless of source of germplasm.
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Literature cited 1: Agarwal V.S. (2005). Directory of Indian economic plants.Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun. 563 p. Bhat G.M., Khan M.A. and Mughal A.H. (2007). Status, distribution and concentration of elm (Ulmus wallichiana Planchon): A multipurpose tree species in Kashmir. SKUAST J. Research, 9: 84-88.
Literature cited 2: Bhat G.M., Khan M.A. and Mughal A.H. (2008). Vegetative propagation of elm (Ulmus wallichiana planchon.) by cuttings. Ecology Environment and Conservation, 14 (1): 165-168. Bhatt B.P. and Todaria N.P. (1991). Seasonal rooting behaviour of stem cuttings of some agroforestry species of Garhwal Himalaya. Indian J. Forestry, 13 (4):362-364.

ID: 63698
Title: Population Structure and Regeneration of Mallotus philippensis in Sal Forests of Kumaun Himalaya
Author: Bhawna Adhikari , Neelu Lodhiyal , Bhawana Kapkoti , L.S. Lodhiyal , P.S. Rawat
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (12) 1158- 1161 (2018)
Subject: Population Structure and Regeneration of Mallotus philippensis in Sal Forests of Kumaun Himalaya
Keywords: Mallotus Philippensis, Associate tree species, Sal forest type and regeneration
Abstract: Present study deals with the population structure and regeneration of Mallotus philippensis in different forests i.e. sal dominant, sal mixed and sal open canopy forests of Kumaun Himalaya of Uttarakhand. The density of seedlings, saplings and trees ranged from 920 -1200, 13-160 and 7-127 ind.ha'', respectively. As far as regeneration of Mallotus philippensis Is concerned. It was found good regeneration in sal mixed forest and sal open canopy forest, whereas the sal dominant forest had shown fair regeneration. On the basis of study, it is concluded that the forest site which has sufficient nutrient, moisture and proper availability of sunlight, the regeneration of Mallotus philippensis was good.
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Literature cited 1: Adhikari B., Kapkoti B„ Lodhiyal N. and Lodhiyal L.S. (2017). Structure and Regeneration of Sal (Shorea robusta Gaertn.f.) Forests in Shiwalik Region of Kumaun Himalaya, India.Indian J. Forestry, 40 (1):1-8. Barker P.C.J. and Patrik J.B.K. (1994).Phyllocladusasplenifolius: variability in the population structure of the regeneration niche and dispersion pattern in Tasmanian forest. Australian J. Botany, 4 2 :163-190.
Literature cited 2: Basyal S., Lakhak H.D. and Devkota A. (2011). Regeneration status of Shorea robusta (Gaertn) In Tropical forest of Palpa district, Central Nepal. Scientific World, 9 (9):53-56. Bohra C.S., Lodhiyal L.S. and Lodhiyal N. (2010). Forest stand structure of Shiwalik region of Nainital district along an altitudinal gradient In Indian Central Himalaya. New York Science Journal, 3 (12):82-90.

ID: 63697
Title: Preliminary Study to Distinguish Sal in Rajaji Tiger Reserve through RS & GIS Technology
Author: Rajeev Shankhwar , M.S. Bhandari , R.K. Meena , H.S. Ginwal
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (12) 1151- 1157 (2018)
Subject: Preliminary Study to Distinguish Sal in Rajaji Tiger Reserve through RS & GIS Technology
Keywords: Sal, Forest genetic resources, Supervised image classification, Remote sensing, Geographical information system, Geocoordinates
Abstract: The forest genetic resources are taped for species distribution, mapping, demarcation, assessment of genetic diversity, population genetics study and adoption of conservation measures for protecting the species for their sustainable utilization. In the present investigation, a methodology was developed to map Sal forest areas by preparing eco-distribution maps with the help of Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographical Information System (GIS) technology. Extensive surveys were conducted in Mohand and Sukh Blocks of Chillawali Range of Rajaji Tiger Reserve during 2016–17. To distinguish the Sal forest from dry mixed deciduous forest, both blocks were divided into 58 square grids (750x750m) and total area covered by each grid was 0.5628 km2. Three to four sample plots of size 6x6m were laid out; and 80 geo-coordinates were recorded in total of 24 grids, out of which 40 geo-coordinates belongs to Sal patches. Sixty per cent Sal patches were further used to train satellite imagery (LANDSAT–8) for supervised image classification. The Google Earth was used for better visual interpretation. Maximum likelihood rule was used to discriminate between Sal forest and dry mixed deciduous forest. Accuracy assessment was carried out with the other forty per cent Sal patches. Total area of both types of forest was found to be 28.14 km2 and area covered under Sal forest was 6.28 km2. The observed Sal dominated areas is in concurrence with the management plan of Rajaji Tiger Reserve but differed from the maps of Forest Survey of India, Dehradun.
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Literature cited 1: Anon. (2011). Forest type Atlas, Forest Survey of India Dehradun, India. Anon. (2015). India State Forest Report, Forest Survey of India Dehradun, India.
Literature cited 2: Behera M.D., Srivastava S., Kushwaha S.P.S. and Roy P.S. (2000). Stratification and mapping of Taxus baccata L. bearing forests in Talle Valley using remote sensing and GIS. Current Science, 78(8): 1008-1013. Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968). A Revised Survey of Forest Types of India, Govt. of India Press, New Delhi.

ID: 63696
Title: Managing Harvests of Fuel Wood and Fodder: Major Drivers of Forest Degradation in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan
Author: Priyanka Tiwari, J.V. Sharma
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (12) 1144- 1150 (2018)
Subject: Managing Harvests of Fuel Wood and Fodder: Major Drivers of Forest Degradation in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan
Keywords: Drivers of forest degradation, Unsustainable harvest, Sustainable limit, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Livelihood
Abstract: More than 300 million of rural population in India is fully or partially dependent on forests for their livelihood. Forests are gradually degrading over the years due to unsustainable harvest of fuelwood and fodder, which is being considered as the major drivers of deforestation. This paper aims to identify the major drivers of degradation in the dry deciduous forest of Sariska Tiger Reserve of Rajasthan. The study also quantifies the extent of unsustainable harvest of fuelwood and fodder in the study area. The research study further estimates the potential forest biomass projection owing to substitution of unsustainable harvest with alternative sources of livelihood. The result states that among the various forest products harvested from the core area of Sariska Tiger Reserve, the maximum dependence of households is on self-consumption of fuelwood followed by fodder and sale of fuelwood. It also includes suggesting policy interventions to overcome the unsustainable harvest of the forest produce.
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Literature cited 1: Aggarwal A., Paul V. and Das S. (2009). Forest resources: livelihoods, degradation and climate change in Green India 2047 renewed: looking back to change track. The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi, 91-108pp. Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968). A Revised Forest Types of India. Manager of Publications, Government of India, Delhi.
Literature cited 2: Da Silveira R. (2011). Management of wildlife in the food plain: A critical look at threats, bottlenecks and the future in Amazonia. Pages 137-144 In: The Amazon varzea: the decade past and the decade ahead. M. Pinedo-Vasquez, M. L. Ruffino, C. Padoch, and E. S. Brondízio, eds. Springer, New York, USA. Tiger Conservation Plan. (2014). Sariska Tiger Reserve, Dept. of Forest, Rajasthan.

ID: 63695
Title: Eco-tourism an Opportunity for Conservation of Forests and Livelihood in State of Himachal Pradesh: A Critical Analysis with Reference to T.N. Godavarman Case
Author: B.L. Negi
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (12) 1136- 1143 (2018)
Subject: Eco-tourism an Opportunity for Conservation of Forests and Livelihood in State of Himachal Pradesh: A Critical Analysis with Reference to T.N. Godavarman Case
Keywords: Eco-tourism, Constitution, T.N. Godavarman, Working Plan, Forest Eco-System Services and Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
Abstract: Eco-tourism in Himalayan region is a growing industry. Therefore, the question arises whether eco-tourism will lead to disturbances in ecology and environment. It is the need of the hour to explore / exploit potential areas to the optimum use by complying the provision of environmental laws. Article 48A mandates that the State is under a Constitutional obligation to protect and improve the environment to safeguard the forest and wild life and Article 51A(g) interalia mandates a citizen to protect and improve the natural environment. The Eco-Tourism Policy, 2017 has notified with the aim to bring the wilderness and virgin ecosystems closer to visitors and at the same time ensure adequate safeguards and systems for the protection and conservation of the natural resources. Without proper conservation of forest eco-system services and natural environment man's life is in jeopardy. Eco-tourism activities should be part of the forest management so that the same shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved prescription of the Working Plan.
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Literature cited 1: Court on its own motion vs State of Himachal Pradesh (Popularly known as Rohtang Case), O A No. 237 (THC) of 2013 dated 9.5.2016. FSI (2015). Forest Survey of India's Report, Government of India Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change New Delhi.
Literature cited 2: Government of India, Report of the National Forest Commission, 2006, MoEF, Govt. of India, New Delhi. Government of India, National Forest Policy, 1988, MoEF, New Delhi. Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action vs Union of India, (1996) 5 SCC 281 p.

ID: 63694
Title: Forestry Interventions for Ganga Rejuvenation: A Geospatial Analysis for Prioritizing Sites
Author: P. K. Savita , Mathur , Lalit Kumar Sharma , Manoj Kumar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (12) 1127- 1135 (2018)
Subject: Forestry Interventions for Ganga Rejuvenation: A Geospatial Analysis for Prioritizing Sites
Keywords: River Quality, GIS, Water Pollution, Riverscape, Aquatic Ecosystem.
Abstract: The river Ganga is the most sacred river and lifeline to millions of Indians. Ganga River has always attracted various groups of people, be it a common man, researcher, philosopher or religious person. Ganga represents one of the most fascinating, complex and dynamic river ecosystems on the planet earth. It's more than just a river and has now become one of the priority concern for ensuring ecological integrity and preserving natural sanctity. Rapid population growth and economic activities directly influencing the river have significantly influenced the extent and the quality of river water. Attempts have been made by the Government of India in recent past to rejuvenate the river to its pristine state. Although there can be various scientific and technical interventions yet natural ways of treating the river could be one of the sustainable options for rejuvenation. Forestry interventions are such promising solutions, though, the question arises as to what are the priority sites for such interventions. The present study demonstrates use of modern tools of remote sensing and geographical information system (GIS) for the identification of priority sites to implement the forestry interventions intended for river Ganga rejuvenation.
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Literature cited 1: Andréassian V. (2004). Waters and forests: from historical controversy to scientific debate. J. Hydrol., 291:1–27. Bonell M. and Bruijnzeel L.A. (2005). Forests, water and people in the humid tropics: past, present and future hydrological research for integrated land and water management. Cambridge University Press
Literature cited 2: Calder I.R. (2007). Forests and water - ensuring forest benefits outweigh water costs. For. Ecol. Manage., 251:110120. Calder I.R. and Aylward B. (2006). Forest and floods: Moving to an evidence-based approach to watershed and integrated flood management. Water Int., 31:87–99.

ID: 63693
Title: An Assessment of Coleopteran Fauna of The Forest of Siswan, Punjab
Author: Amar Paul Singh , Shagun Mahajan , Kritish De , V. P. Uniyal , A. K. Bhardwaj
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1107- 1113 (2018)
Subject: An Assessment of Coleopteran Fauna of The Forest of Siswan, Punjab
Keywords: Coleoptera, Punjab, Siswan.
Abstract: The present paper provides the result of assessment of coleopteran fauna of forest of the forest of Siswan, Punjab. A total of 43 species belonging to 32 genera and 12 families were identified. Out of these 12 families, family Scarabaeidae (dung beetles) was dominant (with 20 species), followed by family Chrysomelidae (leaf beetles, 4 species) and family Coccinellidae (ladybird beetles, 3 species) and family Meloidae (Blister beetles, 3 species. All the taxa are reported from the area for the first time.
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Literature cited 1: Arandhara S., Barman S., Tanti R. and Boruah A. (2017). Macro moths of Tinsukia district, Assam: A provisional inventory. J. Entomology and Zoology Studies, 5(6): 1612-1621. Basu P., Aditya G. and Sanyal A.K. (2017). Community structure of Coleoptera in Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal, India. Check List, 13 (3): 2154.
Literature cited 2: Bhardwaj A.K., Srivastav A., Pandav B., Singh P., Adhikari B.S., Uniyal V.P., Badola R. and Das A. (2017). Ecological Assessment of Siswan Reserve, Punjab. Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun. 1-39 pp. Bharti M. and Singh D. (2003). Insect faunal succession on decaying rabbit carcasses in Punjab, India. J Forensic Sciences, 48 (5): 1133-1143.

ID: 63692
Title: Studies on Moisture Excluding Effectiveness of Different Finishes on Michelia champaca and Terminalia myriocarpa Woods under Absolute Humid Conditions
Author: Nagaraj Hegde , Erique Zonunsanga , Suresh Kumar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1102- 1106 (2018)
Subject: Studies on Moisture Excluding Effectiveness of Different Finishes on Michelia champaca and Terminalia myriocarpa Woods under Absolute Humid Conditions
Keywords: MEE, Michelia champaca, Terminalia myriocarpa, PU, Varnish, Wudfin
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the moisture excluding effectiveness (MEE) of different wood finishes on the surface of wood samples of Michelia champaca and Terminalia myriocarpa under absolute humidity conditions. Majority of the treated samples showed lower values of weight gain in the range of 12.66% to 52.03% and 20.75% to 43.31% in Michelia champaca and Terminalia myriocarpa respectively after 72 hours of exposing to absolute humidity. Highest weight gain was recorded in untreated samples of both the species. In Michelia champaca, coatings of wudfin accounted for highest weight gain of 52.03% followed by varnish and polyurethane and lowest weight gain of 12.66 % was recorded in paint coatings making it most effective in blocking moisture entry. In Terminalia myriocarpa, coatings of wudfin accounted for highest weight gain of 43.31% followed by varnish and polyurethane and lowest weight gain of 20.75 % was recorded in paint coatings making it most effective in blocking moisture entry. Lowest percentage volumetric swelling in Michelia was recorded in paint coatings whereas that in Terminalia was recorded in varnish coatings. Paint coatings showed better MEE comparatively in both the species. However, polyurethane and varnish can also be preferred as they showed comparable results.
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Literature cited 1: Badoni S.P., Gupta S.B. and Shukla K.S. (1990) Preliminary studies on ammonia fumigation. J. Timber Development Association, 36 (2): 24-30. Badoni S.P., Shukla K.S. and Sharma S.N. (1990). Wood finishing some aspect. In: Third Forest Product Conference held on 26-28 June at F.R.I. Dehradun.
Literature cited 2: Badoni S.P. and Shukla K.S. (1990). Recent surface improvement techniques using ammonia fumigation-bark extract treatment for various pre-finished woods. In: Seminar on Social Agro Forestry Timbers. Dec, 19-21, F.R.I. Dehradun. Black J.M. and Mraz E.A. (1974). Inorganic surface treatments for Weather- resistant Natural Finishes. Res. Pap. FPL-232., USDA, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, USA.

ID: 63691
Title: Current Status of Rattans of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Author: H. B. Naithani , S. S. Garbyal , Joju P. Alappatt
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1094- 1101 (2018)
Subject: Current Status of Rattans of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Keywords: Status, Nomenclature, Use and Utilization of Rattans of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Abstract: Total 18 species of rattans were recorded from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Authors have made survey of rattan species and recorded 17 species from the Islands, along with their vernacular names, phenology and uses. Out of 18 species, 3 species have been reduced recently and now total 15 species occur in Islands. Over exploitation is one of the major threats of their survival.
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Literature cited 1: Ara R. (1997). Taxonomy and Ecology of Rattans in Bangladesh. In: Rattan-Taxonomy, Ecology, Silviculture, Conservation, Genetic Improvement and Biotechnology. (A.N. Rao and V.R. Rao eds.) pp. 45-48. INBAR, New Delhi. Basu, S.K. (1992). Rattans (Canes) in India. A monographic revision. Pp. 1-141. Rattan information Centre, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.
Literature cited 2: Beccari O. (1908). Asiatic palms. Lepidocaryeae. Part I. The species of Calamus. Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. Calcutta, 11:1-518. Pl. 1-238. Beccari O. (1911). Asiatic palms. Lepidocaryeae. Part 2. The species of Daemonorops. Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. Calcutta, 12(1): 1237. Pl. 1-109.

ID: 63690
Title: Indigenous Traditional Knowledge of Wild Medicinal Plants of Rupin Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Author: Sunil Waman Bhondge , Vaneet Jishtu , Brij Bhushan
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1087- 1093 (2018)
Subject: Indigenous Traditional Knowledge of Wild Medicinal Plants of Rupin Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Keywords: Indigenous Traditional Knowledge, Healthcare System, Local Healers, Medicinal Plants, Rupin Valley
Abstract: Rupin valley is situated in remote region of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. The valley has a rich repository of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs). In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to explore the indigenous traditional knowledge (ITK) of medicinal plants and the healthcare system used for the betterment in the valley i.e. Dodra-Kwar Tehsil. In this study frequent field trips were made for the collection of the plant specimens as well as information on medicinal aspects from local healers and the elder people through questionnaire and interviews. The knowledge of medicinal plant, parts used, mode of administration and local name was also recorded with interviews. Ethnobotanical surveys were conducted across the different villages of Rupin valley during the year 2014 and 2015. The present study has resulted in the documentation of 55 different medicinal plant species belonging to 33 families and 46 genera.
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Literature cited 1: Bisht C. and Badoni A. (2009). Distribution and Indigenous uses of some Medicinal Plants in District Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand India. Researcher, 1(6): 38-40. Chauhan N.S. (1999). Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Himachal Pradesh. New Indus Publishing Company, Delhi; 632 pp.
Literature cited 2: Chowdhery H.J. and Wadhwa B.M. (1984). Flora of Himachal Pradesh, Vol. 1-3, Botanical Survey of India, Calcutta; 860 pp. Collet H. (1902). Flora Simlensis a handbook of flowering plants of Shimla and the neighbourhood. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun; 652 pp. (Rep. Ed.)

ID: 63689
Title: Potential Role of Sacred Groves of Panchmahals District in Biodiversity Conservation in Gujarat
Author: P. K. Patel , M. K. Patel
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1082- 1086 (2018)
Subject: Potential Role of Sacred Groves of Panchmahals District in Biodiversity Conservation in Gujarat
Keywords: Sacred Groves, Biodiversity, Conservation, Panchmahals
Abstract: Sacred groves are a relic of pre-Vedic religious practices. Every village has a grove a protected area associated with local folk deities of obscure origin. Indigenous and local communities all across the globe have conserved thousands of sacred sites and sacred forests for millennia for spiritual, cultural, economic and aesthetic purposes. The sacred groves were rich in plant genetic diversity and were composed of many ethnobotanically useful species, including wild edible fruits, medicinal plants, fodder, fuel wood and timber yielding species. The study aimed at the documentation and inventory of the sacred grove, its phytodiversity, threats and conservation in the Panchmahals District region, and to this, systematic field surveys were conducted during 2012-2015 covering all four seasons' viz., summer, rainy, winter and spring. This article deals with listing of groves, documentation of traditional beliefs and cultural practices of different indigenous communities associated with sacred groves and management of sacred groves their importance in biodiversity conservation and forces threatening existence and suggestions and strategies for conservation of sacred groves etc. The present study was carried out in Panchmahals District sacred grove of Gujarat, India, in appreciation of its role in biodiversity conservation.
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ID: 63688
Title: Lichen (Jhula) - Livelihood Potential, Market Survey and Value Chain in Uttarakhand
Author: Seema Maikhuri , Ajeet Kaur , Siddharth Napalchyal , Kanchan Dobhal
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1076- 1081 (2018)
Subject: Lichen (Jhula) - Livelihood Potential, Market Survey and Value Chain in Uttarakhand
Keywords: Jhula, Marketing, Livelihood, Uttarakhand
Abstract: Uttarakhand has half of its population in the rural areas which is dependent on surrounding forests for a part of its living. Lichen (Jhula) which consists of two unrelated organisms, a fungus and an alga growing in symbiotic association, is an important non-timber forest produce providing livelihood to inhabitants of hills in Uttarakhand. It finds uses in preparation of perfumes, dyes, ayurvedic medicines and condiments. A collector may gather 3.5 – 7.0 Kg Jhula in a day. A local trader (middlemen) may collect the produce from about 15-20 primary collectors after paying `25-5+0/Kg to them depending on the quality. Approximately 750 metric tons of lichen is collected from Uttarakhand hills annually which is sold through open auction at three herbal mandis of Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation. Due to proximity to the lichen collection areas, Ramnagar and Rishikesh mandis attract more middlemen and traders. Collection price of Jhula has 62% share in total expenses incurred whereas a trader earns 131% profit by selling it. For the collectors, it is the second highest income generating activity after agriculture in Jhula rich areas. The harvesting method being adopted currently is on rotational manner which poses a big obstruction for the development of Jhula sector as big livelihood opportunity. There is a need to allow regular harvesting and properly channelizing the lichen sector through tendering and marketing from forests to mandis in order to enhance the livelihood of the collectors which will also be helpful to check the migration of local population towards the plains.
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