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ID: 63708
Title: Regional Volume of table for Andaman Padauk (Pterocarpus delbergioides)
Author: I. Jaisankar, R.Ravi, B.Augustine Jerard, M.Rajkumar, Nebanite Ganguly and A. Velmurugan
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (1) 1- 6 (2020)
Subject: Regional Volume of table for Andaman Padauk (Pterocarpus delbergioides
Keywords: Tropical forest, Padauk, Wood volume, Best fit model, Yield prediction
Abstract: Andaman Padauk (Pterocarpus dalbergiodes Roxb) belongs to the Fabaceae family, endemic to the Andaman Islands. The suitable regional volume tables for Pterocarpus dalbergiodes were constructed and presented in this paper. Sample trees covered the entire diameter range and in turn dbh of all the sample trees ranged from 61.5 to 90.5 cm and height ranged from 7.85 to 25.7 m. Five different models viz., straight line, polynomial, logarithemic, power and exponential were tried using dbh, height and d2h as independent variables (x) .Among different growth parameters used for establishing prediction models, dbh and d2h proved to be more reliable independent variables for predicting the wood volume. Among the different equations tried, the power equation proved superior to other equations as evident from its greater values of co-efficient of determination (R2=0.827) as well as from lesser values of standard error (SE=0.138) and Furnival Index value (F1=0.043) for stem wood of Pterocarpus dalbergiodes. Prediction equation y=1.225x0.789 was used to calculate the stem wood volume of Pterocarpus dalbergoides. The stem wood volume ranged from 3.582 m3 to 29.358 m3 per tree when diameter ranges from 60-95 cm and height ranges from 7-37 m. The identified best-fit regression models for predicting stem wood volume of Pterocarpus dalbergiodes will be useful to researchers and plantation managers in assessing productivity estimation by non-destructive method.
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Literature cited 1: Ajit V.K., Gupta K.R., Kumar Sulanki R.V. and Datta A.(2000) .Modelling for timber volume of young Eucalyptus teriticornis plantation. Ind. J. For. 23 (3): 233-237. Buvaneswaran C. (2004) .Studies on Biomass production relations in Tectona grandis L.f.Plantations at different ages in Tamil Nadu, ph.D.Thesis, FRI University, Dehradun.
Literature cited 2: Chakrabarthi and Gaharwar K.S. (1995).A study on volume estimation of Indian Teak. Indian Forester .121 (6). 503-509. Chaturvedi A.N. and Khanna L.S. (1982) .Forest Mensuration. International Book Distributors, Dehradun.

ID: 63707
Title: Studies on Some Promising Fodder Plants of Hassan District, Karnataka
Author: G. M. Prashanth Kumar , N. Shiddamallayya
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (12) 1216- 1221 (2018)
Subject: Studies on Some Promising Fodder Plants of Hassan District, Karnataka
Keywords: Fodder plants, Rural people, Hassan
Abstract: The present communication describes 87 fodder plant species belonging to 83 genera and 34 families which are the sources of fodder. The local name of the plant, period of availability, occurrence, part used and other details with pertinent comments are enumerated. Family Poaceae was represented by 26 species, followed by Fabaceae and Moraceae (6 species each). The most preferred fodder plants as perceived by informants revealed that Echinochloa crusgalli was the most important fodder species.
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Literature cited 1: Bahru T., Asfaw Z. and Demissew S. (2014). Ethnobotanical study of forage/fodder plant species in and around the semiarid Awash National Park, Ethiopia. J. Forestry Research, 25(2): 445-454. Bharti V.K., Giri A., Rinchon T., Singh R.K., Chaurasia O. and Kumar B. (2016). Potential fodder plants of cold arid high-Altitude region for livestock feeding in health and production: A review. IOSR. J. Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, 9: 90-96.
Literature cited 2: Bhat K.G. (2014). Flora of South Kanara (Dakshina Kannada and Udupi District of Karnataka). Taxonomy Research Centre, Department of Botany, Poornaprajna College, Udupi. Chettri N. and Sharma E.A. (2009). Scientific assessment of traditional knowledge on firewood and fodder values in Sikkim, India. Forest Ecol. Manag., 257:2073-2078.

ID: 63706
Title: Variation, Heritability, Genetic Gain and Correlation in White Mulberry (Morus alba Linn.) Clones
Author: I.K. Thakur
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (12) 1211- 1215 (2018)
Subject: Variation, Heritability, Genetic Gain and Correlation in White Mulberry (Morus alba Linn.) Clones
Keywords: Clones, Variability, Correlation, Coefficient of variation, Selection
Abstract: Variability among different traits alongwith their inter - relationship were studied in twenty seven clones of Morus alba . Significant differences were observed among clones with respect to various morphometric traits. Moderate phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV), genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV), heritability and genetic gain were recorded for green leaf yield, plant height, leaf length, leaf width and basal diameter indicating that these characters can be more reliable for effective selection in future. Plant height showed positive and significant correlation with basal diameter, number of branches, leaf length and green leaf yield. Basal diameter, leaf length and leaf width also exhibited positive and significant correlation with green leaf yield. Therefore, these correlations can be useful in the indirect selection of white mulberry. However, rest of the correlations were non-significant.
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Literature cited 1: Bari M.A., Qaiyyulm M.A. and Islam M. (1990). Estimation of genetic variability for some quantitative characters in Mulberry. Bull. Seric. Res., 1: 6-12. Burton G.W. and De Vane E.W. (1953). Estimating heritability in tall fescue (Festuca aurundineae) from replicated clonal material. Agronomy Journal, 4: 78-81.
Literature cited 2: Fotader R.K., Aslam M.A., Dhar K.L. and Bahakuni B.S.(1989). Evaluation and utilization of genetic variability in Mulberry. Indian J. Sericulture, 28 (2): 150-158. Johnson H.W., Robinson H.F. and Comstock R.E. (1955). Estimates of genetic and environmental variability in Soyabean. Agronomy Journal, 47: 314-318.

ID: 63705
Title: Inventory of Wetland Plants of Select Freshwater Environs of Kanyakumari District, with Emphasis on their Indigenous use
Author: G. Jerlin Deletta , S. Jeeva , V. Mohan , B. Parthipan
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (12) 1198- 1210 (2018)
Subject: Inventory of Wetland Plants of Select Freshwater Environs of Kanyakumari District, with Emphasis on their Indigenous use
Keywords: Wetland plants, Nelumbo nucifera, Neptunia oleracea, Polygonum barbatum
Abstract: Floristic studies were carried out for the period of two years (October 2014 and October 2016) in select ponds of Azhagapapuram village in Agastheeswaram taluk of Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. A total of 65 angiosperm taxa belonging to 30 families, 53 genera, and 15 orders under 10 clades/groups were documented. The major clades were commelinids (23 species), lamiids (10 species) and monocots and asterids (7 species), Campanulids, Fabids and Malvids (5 species). Dominant families were Poaceae with 11 species followed by Cyperaceae (7), Fabaceae and Compositae (4 each), Convolvulaceae, Hydrocharitaceae and Amaranthaceae (3 each), Apocynaceae, Araceae, Commelinaceae, Nyctaginaceae, Onagraceae, Polygonaceae and Plantaginaceae were represented by 2 species each and the remaining 16 families by one taxon each. As regards morpho-ecologic characters, 32 taxa were found to be marshy and wetland plants, 16 emergent anchored hydrophytes, 7 floating anchored hydrophytes, 5 free floating hydrophytes and 5 submerged hydrophytes. Of the 65 taxa recorded 37 were found to have utility value. Most of the plants were recorded to have medicinal value, with 37 species being used in traditional system of medicine to treat over 55 ailments.
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Literature cited 1: Abdullah M.B., Sanusi S.S., Abdul S.D. and Sawa F.B.J. (2009). An assessment of the herbaceous species vegetation of Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi, Nigeria. AmericanEurasian J. Agri. & Envir. Sciences, 6: 20-25. Adhikar S.B and Babu M.M. (2008). Floral diversity of Baanganga Wetland, Uttarakhand, India. Check List, 4: 279-290.
Literature cited 2: Agharkar S.P. (1923). The present position of our knowledge of the aquatic flora of India. Muslim A. S. and Vyas V. (2015). Assessment of macrophytic diversity in selected reaches of river Narmada at Hoshanabad district of Madhya Pradesh. Inter. J. sci. Engi. and Technology Research, 4(10): 3338-3344.

ID: 63704
Title: Diversity of Fern and Fern-Allies of Tarai West Forest Division, Ramnagar, Uttarakhand
Author: Bhasker Joshi , Sona Tewari , B.K. Shukla , Anupam Srivastava
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (12) 1194- 1197 (2018)
Subject: Diversity of Fern and Fern-Allies of Tarai West Forest Division, Ramnagar, Uttarakhand
Keywords: Fern and fern-allies, Ramnagar, Tarai West Forest Division, Uttarakhand
Abstract: Present paper deals with diversity of Fern and Fern-Allies of Tarai West Forest Division, Ramnagar, Uttarakhand. In the present study 14 species have been collected from the area. Systematic enumeration, morphological characters, India and abroad distribution along with ecological notes have been appendage in each species.
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Literature cited 1: Chowdhury N.P. (1973). The Pteridophytic Flora of the Upper Gangetic Plain. New Delhi: Navyug Traders. Dixit R.D. and Kumar R. (2002). Pteridophytes of Uttaranchal (A Checklist). Dehradun: Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh.
Literature cited 2: Gaur R.D. and Painuli P. (1993). Some little known Pteridophytes from Garhwal Himalaya. Indian J. For., 16(1): 88-90. Joshi B., Kumar P. and Pant S.C. (2012). Traditional use of some fern and fern allies in Tarai and Bhawar of Kumaun Outer Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India. In: Biodiversity Conservation and Envir. Management (Khanna, D. R. (eds.). New Delhi: Biotech Books.

ID: 63703
Title: Influence of Accelerated Ageing on Indian Pines Seed
Author: Nawa Bahar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (12) 1188- 1193(2018)
Subject: Influence of Accelerated Ageing on Indian Pines Seed
Keywords: Accelerated ageing, Germination, Seediing vigour index, Indian pines
Abstract: Effect of accelerated ageing on Indian pines seed namely Chir pine (Pinus roxburghii), Blue pine (P. waliichiana), Chilgoza pine (P. gerardiana) and Khasi pine (P. Khasiya) was investigated to evaluate their potential in term of germinability, seedling length, dry matter production and seedling vigour index. It Is evident from the results that the germination per cent of seed has little differences among the species and the highest seedling vigour index was estimated in chir pine (348.406). However, the lowest seedling vigour index was found in blue pine (271.296).
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Literature cited 1: Abdul - Baki A.A. and Anderson J.D. (1973). Vigour determination in soybean seed by multiple criteria. Crop Science, 13: 630 - 633. Anon. (1983). Seed Vigour Testing Handbook. Contribution No. 32. Association of Official Seed Analysts. 88pp.
Literature cited 2: Austin R.B. (1972). Effects of environment before harvesting. In E.H. Roberts (ed.), Viability of seeds (pp. 209 - 252). Syracuse, NY: Syracuse University Press. Blancfie C.A., Elam W.W. Hodges J.D. Bonner F.T. and Marquez A.C. (1989a). Accelerated aging: a potential vigour test for long leaf and slash pine seed. Pp. 107 - 114 In: Proceedings of the Fifth Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference, 1-3 November 1988, Memphis.

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.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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
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