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ID: 63588
Title: Avifaunal Community Composition and Current Status in Basai Wetlands: An important Bird area in Haryana, India
Author: Deepak Rai, Rakesh Gulia, Girish Chopra and Parmesh Kumar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (10) 971- 985 (2019)
Subject: Avifaunal Community Composition and Current Status in Basai Wetlands: An important Bird area in Haryana, India
Keywords: Basai wetlands, Birds, Conservation, Endangered, Habitat alteration
Abstract: Basai wetlands-an Important Bird Area (IBA site) Haryana, India, is a potential wintering site for migratory birds from the Palearctic region. Field line-transects method together with opportunities observations to assess assemblage of avifauna in this IBA site. A total of 171 avian species belonging to 51 families and 17 orders were recorded, of which 101 were residents, 62 were winter migrants and 8 were summer migrants. Antidae was the most diverse avian family. Species richness (104 species in 2016, and 98 species in 2017). Was recorded to be highest in the month of January. Eight species are considered as Near Threatened, four species as Vulnerable, two species and Endangered and one species as Critically Endangered in IUCN Red List. Ten species having a globally declining population trends, are frequently seen in the study area. This reveals that the study area is potential habitat for bird species of conservation priorities. Habitat alteration, weed infestation, water scarcity, discharge of untreated domestic sewage and industrial effluents remained as the major threats to the avifauna. Regular and long-term monitoring of avifauna is an excellent means of keeping watch on ecosystem health and thus might be useful to foster its sustainable improvement.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: All A.M.S., Kumar S.R. and Arun P.R. (2013) .Waterbird assemblage in rural ponds of Samakhiali region ,Kutch District, Gujarat, India. Bird Populations, 12:12-18. Bassi N., Kumar M.D., Sharma A., and Pardha-Saradhi P.(2014).Status of wetlands in India: a review of extent, ecosystem benefits, threats and management strategies. J. Hydrology: Regional Studies, 2:1-19.
Literature cited 2: Bhat I.P., Cristopher S.S and Hosetti B.B. (2009).Avifaunal diversity of Anekere wetland, Karkala Udupi District, Karnataka, India. J. Environmental Biology, 30:1059-1062. Bhatnagar C., Jani K and Sharma V. (2007).Vanishing habitats of aquatic birds in the city of lakes, Udaipur: a case study. Indian Forester, 133: 1395-1402.

ID: 63587
Title: Exploring the Human Wildlife interface in Social Forestry Division Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
Author: Virat Singh Tomar, Sandeep Rout and Vijaya Rawat
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (10) 962- 970 (2019)
Subject: Exploring the Human Wildlife interface in Social Forestry Division Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
Keywords: Human, Conflict, Tiger, Snake
Abstract: Study was conducted on the Exploring the Human Wildlife interface, offences and community aspects in Social Forestry Division Bareilly ,Uttar Pradesh in 2013-2015.The study method consisted of data collection from primary and secondary resources and the wild animals pug mark, killing the animals and attack on humans in different villages of Social forestry Division Bareilly. The sighting was recorded from agriculture fields, village cottages, along Beghul River, water tank, graveyard and near the rivulet. Rural areas were infested with the conflicts of nilgai, black buck, rhesus macaque, wild pig, jackal and snake conflicts. A few cases of tiger/leopard conflict and problems due to bird species were also reported. The data received from the Social Forestry Division, Bareilly showed that 1183 problematic rhesus macaque were captured from different locations of Bareilly namely municipal corporation Bareilly, villages like simra Ajuba Begam and Rajau Parasapur villages. These monkeys were released by the Forest department to natural habitat. Road accident by wild animals and snake bite cases was also reported during the survey.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Altmann J. (1974).Observational study of behaviour. Sampling methods. Behavior, 49 (3): 35-40. Cnossen C. (1997). Secondary Research: Learning Paper 7, School of Public Administration and Law, the Robert Gordon University, January 1997.Available online (telnet): jura2.eee.rgu.ac.uk/dsk5/research/material/resmeth
Literature cited 2: Chouksey S. and Singh S. (2018). Assessment on the impacts of human-tiger conflict and community-based conservation in Bandhavgarh Tier Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India, J. Threatened Taxa, 10 (7): 11844-11849.Dickman A.J. (2010) .Complexities of conflict: the importance of considering social factors for effectively resolving human-wildlife conflict. Animal Conservation, 13: 458-466.doi:10.1111/j.1469-1795.2010.00368.x

ID: 63586
Title: Integrating Conservation and Development in Southern Western Ghats of Kerala, India: Achievements, Challenges and Opportunities
Author: Aditi Bhardwaj
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (10) 954- 961 (2019)
Subject: Integrating Conservation and Development in Southern Western Ghats of Kerala, India: Achievements, Challenges and Opportunities
Keywords: Ecodevelopment, Livelihood assests, Conservation development, Human Capital, Social Capital
Abstract: Ecodevelopment, a co-management model, is a site-specific approach, which seeks active community participation and ownership for the twin objectives of conservation and development in and around Protected Areas (PAs).The last three decades of implementation of this approach in different Pas of India have given mixed results. This study, carried out in three important Pas of Southern Western Ghats in Kerala, tries to evaluate the programme, present a people’s perspective on the issue of conservation and development and highlights the emerging challenges for effectively carrying forward these initiatives. Study employs a mixed approach to qualitative and quantitative assessment through surveys, focused group discussions and in-depth interviews with different Ecodevelopemnt Committees. The study reveals that while the programme has been largely successful achieving its objectives, there are variations primarily in terms of secondary benefits, which could be attributed to the varying extent of handholding and strength of institutional frameworks in three sites. Moreover, there are newer challenges that are emerging which call for a dynamic and flexible outlook towards continuation of these initiatives.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Badola R., Bhardwaj A.K. and Rathore B.M.S. (1998).Sharing Benefits of Conservation: Emerging Scenarios in People-PA Relationship in India. In Proc. of the National Seminar on Biodiversity Conservation-Challenges and Opportunities, October 9-10, 1998.Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education. Bhardwaj A.K. (2007) .An Assessment of Ecodevelopemnt Initiatives in Oeriyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala, India. Ph.D thesis Submitted to Forest Research Institute University, Dehradun.
Literature cited 2: Brockington D. (2002).Fortress conservation: the preservation of the Mkomazi Game Reserve, Tanzania. Indiana University Press. Cernea M.M (1987).Farmer organization and Institution building for sustainable development.

ID: 63585
Title: Nest and Nesting of Estuarine Crocodiles, Crocodylus Porosus Schneider in Bhitarkanika National Park of Odisha, India
Author: Sudhakar Kar and Soumya Darshan Pradhan
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (10) 946- 953 (2019)
Subject: Nest and Nesting of Estuarine Crocodiles, Crocodylus Porosus Schneider in Bhitarkanika National Park of Odisha, India
Keywords: Crocodylus porosus Schneider, Estuarine Crocodiles, Nesting, Bhitarkanika National Park
Abstract: Study on nests and nesting biology of estuarine crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus Schneider) was conducted for a period of ten years from April 2007 to August 2016 in Bhitarkanika National Park of Odisha, India. Crocodile nests were visited and monitored during each nesting season. The hatchling emergence and behaviour of nest guarding mother crocodiles were observed on some selected nests. The distance of crocodile nests from tidal water was recorded with a mean 6.23 ± 4.23 m. The preferred nesting materials were phoenix paludosa (59.78%), Acrostichum aureum (29.15%) Myriostachya wightiana (5.35%).The average size of nests within a week after egg laying: height 69.80 ± 7.86 cm and diameter 152.80 ± 11.86 cm. The number of wallows varies from one to four per nest. The nest height above egg cavity was 20.75 ± 3.0 cm and below egg cavity was 25.91± 1.31 cm. The egg clutch size varies with size and age of nesting crocodiles. It was observed that 23 nesting mothers laid minimum 30 to maximum 67 eggs (mean =45.7 ± 9.55).The mean egg length was 7.01 ± 0.41 cm, width 4.9 ± 0.39 cm and weight 110.6 ± 4.37 gm. Nests were predated by Varanus salvator, Sus scrofa and occasionally python molurus. Hatchlings were predated by Varanus salvator and Haliaeetus leucogaster.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Banerjee L.K. (11984) .Vegetation of Bhitarkanika Sanctuary in Cuttack district, Orissa, India. J. Econ. Tax. Bot., 5 (5): 1065-1079. Behura B.K. and Kar S.K. (1984). The Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary.Pranikee, 5: 31-34.
Literature cited 2: Britton A.R.C. (2001) .Review and classification of call types of juvenile crocodilians, and factors affecting distress calls. In: Crocodilian Biology and Evolution, (G.C.Grigg, F. Seebacher and C. E. Franklin, eds), Survey Beatty and Sons, Chipping Norton.364-377 pp. Bustard H.R. (1974).A preliminary survey of the prospects for crocodile farming (India) .FO: IND/71/033 October 1974.FAO, Rome, 50 pp.

ID: 63584
Title: Status and distribution of Avifauna in Ramnagar forets Division, Western Terai-Arc Landscape, Uttarakhand
Author: Tanver Ahmed, Harendra Singh Bargali and Afifullah Khan
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (10) 935- 945 (2019)
Subject: Status and distribution of Avifauna in Ramnagar forets Division, Western Terai-Arc Landscape, Uttarakhand
Keywords: Birds, Community structure, Feeding guild, Multiple-use reserve forest, Uttarakhand
Abstract: Mushrooming human population, large scale agriculture and infrastructural development projects over the last two decades have fragmented and degraded the habitats outside the protected areas. Scientific studies on birds inTerai-Arc Landscape are primarily restricted to protected areas. Authors have assessed the status and distribution of birds between November 2016 and June 2017 in Ramnagar Forest Division, Uttarakhand. Data on birds was collected by employing Mckinnon’s Species Richness method, on 1 km randomly laid transects in various habitats. A total of 254 species representing 18 orders and 64 families including three vulnerable and five near threatened species were encountered with the domination of Passeriformes (146 species).Most of the recorded species were resident (73.2%) followed by winter visitor (20.4%).Woodland supported the highest bird diversity (H=3.869) and feeding guild diversity (H=1.403).Majority of species were insectivore (143 species) which dominated human habitation/agriculture , scrubland, grassland, and woodland while carnivores and piscivore in a barren land and water body respectively. The current information is expected to aid in planning future conservation and management strategies outside protected areas.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ahmed T., Bargali H.S., Verma N. And Khan A. (2018) .Status of wildlife habitats in Ramnagar Forest Division, Terai-Arc Landscape, Uttarakhand, Indi. Geoscience Research, 3 (1): 1-8. Asefa A., Davies A.B., McKechnie A. E., Kinahan A.A and van Rensburg B.J. (2017) Effects of anthropogenic disturbance on bird diversity in Ethiopian montane forests. The Condor, 119 416-430.
Literature cited 2: Brook T.M., Pimm S.L and Oyugi J.O (1999) .Time lag between deforestation and bird extinction in tropical forest fragments. Conserv .Biol., 13: 1150-1150. Chettri N., Deb D.C., Sharma E. and Jackson R. (2005).The relationship between bird communities and habitat. Mt Res. Dev., 25 (3): 235-243.

ID: 63583
Title: Fatal Human and Elephant Conflicts, 2000-2017: Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Southern Western Ghats
Author: M. Deivanayaki, N. Ezhilarasi and B.Ramakrishnan
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (10) 927- 934 (2019)
Subject: Fatal Human and Elephant Conflicts, 2000-2017: Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Southern Western Ghats
Keywords: Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Human-Elephant Conflict, Human deaths, Elephant deaths
Abstract: Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) is one of the challenges that the forest managers face today. An attempt was made to consolidate HEC in Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) from the period 200-2017.The secondary data were collected from the records of the forests department. The result revealed that there were thirty-nine human deaths and forty-one human injuries caused by elephant. Of which 92% of casualities were caused by wild elephants and 8 % by captive elephants. Maximum numbers of deaths were recorded in 2011 and no deaths were recorded in 2010, 2013 and 2016.Most of the human deaths (94%) were recorded outside of the forest areas. Of which 77% were occurred in Tea plantations. Among the six ranges in ATR , high causalities was recorded in Manombolly range (59%) ,High human causalities were recorded in December and February months, few incidences were recorded in December and February months, few incidences were recorded in the months of March and July. Totally 176 elephant deaths were recorded from 2001 to 2017 and in which maximum 21 (12%) in 2012, 2013 and minimum 2 (1%) in 2001 and 200.The result shows that natural factors (50%) were the main causes for elephant death than the accidental factors (29%).
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Balmford A., Joslin Moore L., Brooks T., Nell Burgess, Louis A., Hansen, Paul Williams and Cartsen Rahbek. (2001).Conservation Conflicts Across Africa. Wilson Applied Science and Technology, 291 (5513): 2616-19. Bist S.S. (2002) .An overview of elephant conservation in India. India Forester, 128 (10): 121-136.
Literature cited 2: Baskara N., Kannan G. and Anbarasan U.(2007).Conservation of elephant population and its implications for the management of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve India. In: Final Report. Final Report to United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Asian Nature Conservation Foundation, C/O Centre of Ecological Science, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. Datya H.S. and Bhagawat A, M. (1995).Man-Elephant conflict: A case study of human deaths caused by elephants in parts of central India. In: A week with Elephants (J.C. Daniel and H.S. Datye, eds), Bombay Natural History Society/Oxford University Press, Bombay, 340-367 pp.

ID: 63582
Title: Density and abundance of Prey Species in Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve
Author: Raju Lal Gurjar and Anil Kumar Chhangani
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (10) 921- 926 (2019)
Subject: Density and abundance of Prey Species in Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve
Keywords: Tiger, All prey, Wild Prey, Livestock and Ranthambhore National Park
Abstract: The density and abundance of prey species have been estimated in Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve. Authors estimated 128.44 animals of all prey, 05.83 animals of wild prey and 117.24 animals of livestock per km2 in Ranthambhore National Park and 92.39 animals of all prey, 03.16 animals of wild prey and 89.70 animals of livestock per km2 in human landscape area. All prey and livestock are more in Ranthambhore National Park than human landscape. Tigers are dispersed from Ranthambhore National Park to human landscape area and survive on livestock base in human landscape because of wild prey is very less in human landscape areas compared to Ranthambhore National Park.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Anderson D.R., Laake J.L. Crain B.R. and Burnham K.P. (1979) .Guidelines for Transect Sampling of Biological Populations. J. Wildlife Management, 43 (1): 71-79. Andheria A.P., Karanth K.U., and Kumar N.S. (2007). Diet and prey profiles of three sympatric large carnivores in Bandipur Tiger Reserve, India.J. Zoology.273 (2): 169-175.
Literature cited 2: Bagchi S., Goyal S.P. and Sankar K (2003) .Prey abundance and prey selection by tiger (Panthera tigris) in a semi arid, dry deciduous forest in western India. J. Zoology (London).260 (3):285-290. Buckland S.T. (1985) .Perpendicular Distance Models for Line Transect Sampling. Biometrics, 41:177-195.

ID: 63581
Title: Human-Elephant Conflict and its Possible Control Measures in South West Bengal Land Scape, India
Author: Prasanta Kumar Pandit and Subhamay Chanda
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (10) 911- 920 (2019)
Subject: Human-Elephant Conflict and its Possible Control Measures in South West Bengal Land Scape, India
Keywords: Movement of migratory elephant herd, Conflict in SW Bengal, Crop and property damage, Los of Human life, Different mitigation measures
Abstract: Human elephant conflict (HEC) is South West (SW) Bengal viz., Purulia, Bankura and West Midnapore, has been a major administrative and social issue for the West Bengal Forest Department. The problem started in 1987 when elephant herds from Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary of Jharkhand state started migrating to Jharkhand Division in the West Bengal state. Initially this was not a significant problem. Later on, the JFM movement improved the forest cover in SW Bengal, the conflict took on a serious dimension. Such change, along with an increase in the human population in the area, has led to severe HEC resulting in depredation of crops and property as well as industry and loss of human life. Several short-term measures were adopted, out of which control driving of elephant herds and timely payment of compensation can give temporary results. Long-term measures require multiple collaborative approaches between other line departments, adjoining states and comprehensive action plan.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Anon. (2010) .A paradigm shift in the Elephant depredation in South Bengal. Divisional Report of Bankura (North) Division. Anon (2013a) Elephant depredation problem in Paschim Medinipur.Divisional Report of Rupnarayan Division.
Literature cited 2: Anon (2013b) Elephant Problem inPurulia.Divisional Report of Purulia division. Anon (2014). State Forest Report. Forest Department, Government of West Bengal.

ID: 63580
Title: Baseline Forest Carbon Stocks Assessment for REDD+ pilot project in Uttarakhand Himalaya
Author: M.Shahid, N. Verma, R.S. Rawat, Sanjay Singh, T.P.Singh and Parag M. Dhakate
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 892- 896 (2019)
Subject: Baseline Forest Carbon Stocks Assessment for REDD+ pilot project in Uttarakhand Himalaya
Keywords: Change, Reference Level/Baseline, National REDD+ Strategy, MRV, Carbon Credit
Abstract: Globally land use and land-use change activities accounted for about 9-11 % of total annual anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions .REDD+ introduced under UNFCCC as a major global intervention to meet GHG reduction objectives through addressing drivers of deforestation and forest degradation, promoting conservation of forest carbon stocks, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks. With agreement on Warshaw Framework for REDD+, it is now well matured under UNFCCC which has also been endorsed by the Paris Climate Agreement. Parties, entities willing to participate in REDD+ programmes need to develop a reference level or a baseline of forest carbon stocks in the project area. The present study aims to assess baseline carbon stocks at sub-national level in a small sub-watershed Uttarakhand covering 43, 000 ha to assess the REDD+ project carbon benefits as a result of various forest management and conservation activities aimed at conservation of forest carbon stocks, sustainable management of forests and /or enhancement of forest carbon stocks. The baseline carbon stocks in the Sub-watershed was estimated 166.76 MgC ha-1 with a total of 7.50 million tonnes.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Agarwal, A., Das S. and Paul V. (2009). Is India ready to implement REDD-plus? A preliminary Assessment. The Energy and Resource Institute. New Delhi
Literature cited 2: Devi, L. S and Yadava P.S. (2015). Carbon stock and rate of carbon sequestration in Dipterocarpus forests of Manipur, Northeast India. J. Forestry Research, 26 (2): 315-322.

ID: 63579
Title: Forest Landscape Restoration in Indian Himalayan Region through implementation of REDD+ activities
Author: Gurveen Arora, Shilpa Gautam, R.S. Rawat and V.R.S. Rawat
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 885- 891 (2019)
Subject: Forest Landscape Restoration in Indian Himalayan Region through implementation of REDD+ activities
Keywords: Restoration, REDD+, Indian Himalayan Region
Abstract: The dynamics of land-use changes and degradation of forests in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHTR) have important implications inCO2 exchange and further contributes to global climatic change. Shifting cultivation, unsustainable fuelwood and fodder collection, invasive species and forest fire etc. are responsible for degradation of forests in IHR. Himalayan forests have high potential for enhancement of carbon stocks and this can be enhanced through sustainable management of degraded forests. This demand for implementation of REDD+ activities in the IHR which will boost action to curb emissions form deforestation and forest degradation as well as provide a number of non-carbon benefits to the local communities. REDD+ implementation in IHR will support in achieving national targets and international commitments including Bonn challenge target.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Brown S., Sathaye J, Cannell M. and Kauppi P. (1996) .Mitigation of carbon emission to the atmosphere by forest management .Commonwealth Forest. Rev., 5:0-91. Buckley L.B and Roughgarden J. (2004). Biodiversity conservation: effects of changes in climate and land use. Nature, 430:2-20.
Literature cited 2: CEDAR (2011).Linking Community Development and Carbon sequestration to Address Forest Degradation in Uttarakhand Himalaya. CEDAR, Dehradn. Dasgupta S., Singh T.P and Rawat R.S (2015) .Assessment of above ground biomass and soil organic carbon stocks in the forests of India. Multi –Scale Forest Biomass Assessment and Monitoring in the Hindu Kush Himalayan Region: A Geospatial Perspective .International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).25pp.

ID: 63578
Title: Capacity Building in REDD+ Implementation in Shan State of Myanmar
Author: Thaung Naing OO, Inkyin Khaine, Nay Aung and Bhaskar Singh Karky
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 879- 884 (2019)
Subject: Capacity Building in REDD+ Implementation in Shan State of Myanmar
Keywords: Climate change, REDD+ Capacity building, Gap analysis, Extension
Abstract: The impacts of climate change have been found evidently and globally in which the least developed countries are more vulnerable to climate change because of the limited capacity to address the issue by themselves. For this, those countries, like Myanmar, can take more efforts in climate change mitigation and capacity building through implementing REDDE+ activities. Along with this, this programmes focussing on the capacity building of local people are essential so that it can either support the success and sustainability of REDD+ activities or develop the community oriented REDD+ programme. Therefore, we assessed the local people’s capacity though gap analysis, factors affecting capacity building and extension, and highlighted the strength and weakness for future capacity building programmes in Shan Stat of Myanmar. We found that about 40 % of local people knew about REDD+ although it was very new to local people three years ago. Even the local forest staffs still need to develop their skill in REDD+ techniques and implementation. But still there are some gaps to develop on REDD+ and related activities in capacity building programs. Some do or don’t matter (e.g. Do two-way communication and avoid one-way communication or misleading) should be taken into consideration while doing extension.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Gera M. (2018) Climate change mitigation: Role of forest sector. Indian Forester, 144 (2): 117-127. Khaine, I. And Woo S.Y. (2015). An overview of interrelationship between climate change and forests. Forest Science and Technology, 11 (1) : 11-18.
Literature cited 2: Wakoli N.P (2017) .Factors influencing capacity building in project procurement processes in Kenya: A case of geothermal development company, Master thesis, University of Nairobi, Kenya. Oo T. (2009).Carbon sequestration of tropical deciduous forests and forest plantations in Myanmar, Ph.D. thesis, Seoul National University, Seoul.

ID: 63577
Title: Implementation of REDD+ Activities in North-eastern States of India: A case Study from The State of Mizoram
Author: R.S. Rawat, Gurveen Arora and V.R.S.Rawat
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 871- 878 (2019)
Subject: Implementation of REDD+ Activities in North-eastern States of India: A case Study from The State of Mizoram
Keywords: REDD+, Mizoram, Drivers, Deforestation, Forest Degradation.
Abstract: Role of forests is well recognised as low-cost carbon mitigation option along with significant co-benefits. REDD+ is one of the climate change mitigation option in developing countries relating to reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks. Implementation of REDD+ Himalaya Project was focussed in North-Eastern states of India whereas Mamit district of Mizoram was chosen as REDD+ pilot project site for implementation of various field activities under the project. Shifting cultivation, fuelwood collection and over exploitation of non-wood forest products were identified as major direct drivers whereas lack of sufficient employment opportunities and awareness were identified as major indirect drives of deforestation and forest degradation .These identified derivers were also responsible for loss of biodiversity. Strategies were also identified to address the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation. Feasibility study showed that implementation of activities such as promotion of agro forestry, shaded coffee plantation, use of improved cook stoves and solar energy etc. can address the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation which will also provide carbon and non-carbon benefits to the local communities. A total forest carbon stock of 2916 million tonnes was estimated from the pilot project site. State REDD+ Action Plan has also been prepared to support implementation lf National REDD+ Strategy and will also be helpful in obtaining result based payment and other social environmental co-benefits for the state of Mizoram.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Anon (nd).Report of the Working Group of Sub-National Committee of the National Development Council on Agriculture and related issues on dryland/rainfed farming system including regeneration of dryland wasteland, watershed development programme. Planning Commission, New Delhi. Batjes N.H. (1996). Total carbon and nitrogen in the soils of the world. European J. Soil Science, 47:151-163.
Literature cited 2: FSI (2015) India State of Forest Report, 2015.Forest Survey of India, Dehradun. FSI (2017).India State of Forest Report, 2017, Forest Survey of India, Dehradun.

ID: 63576
Title: Soil Organic Carbon Stocks as influenced by forest Management and socio-economic Characteristics of Community Forest user Groups in three districts of central Nepal
Author: Bishal K.Sitaula, Nani Raut, Nirmal Mani Dahal, Yagya Raj Bhatt, Roshan Man Bajracharya and Rattan Lal
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 863- 870 (2019)
Subject: Soil Organic Carbon Stocks as influenced by forest Management and socio-economic Characteristics of Community Forest user Groups in three districts of central Nepal
Keywords: Community forest, Agroforestry, Livelihood, Non-timber forest product, REDD
Abstract: This paper examines the forest –based livelihood strategy of the forest user groups and the prospects and potential benefits of soil carbon sequestration through REDD (Reducing Emission s from Deforestation and Fort Degradation) program in three districts of Central Nepal, namely Chitwan, Gorkha and Rasuwa. The objectives were to assess forest-based livelihood strategy and soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks in the community forest and agro-forest systems. Data were collected through a household survey, focus group discussions and laboratory experiments. Findings from this study showed that crop productivity has increased after establishment of community forest. Community forest users groups (CFUGs) use of fuelwood and leaf litter was higher than other non-timber forest products (NTFPs) .The CFUGs of community forest managed by women (Chelibeti and Laxmimahila) have used biogas as an laternative energy source compared with men-managed community forest. Farmers had participated in various training courses including vegetable farming, livestock management and forest inventory .The study revealed that forest soil has a high potential to sequester carbon. The highest value of SOC stock (374 Mg/ha) was recorded in higher elevation forestland of Rasuwa district followed by Improved Agroforestry (IA) (244 Mg/ha) and Traditional Agroforestry (TA) (210M/ha). The comparison of SOC stock within the community forests had two to three times as much SOC stock as degraded forests. The estimation of potential SOC gained indicated the likely future benefits of enhancing SOC stock through community forests and agroforestry.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Anders A.M., Roe G.H., Hallet B., Montgomery D.R., Finnengan N.J and Putkonen J. (2006). Spatial patterns of precipitation and topography in the Himalaya Geological Society of America, Special Paper, 98: 39-53. Arnold J.M (2001). Forestry, Poverty and aid: CIFOR Bogor, Indonesia.
Literature cited 2: Awasthi K., Singh B. And Sitaula B.K (2005).Profile carbon and nutrient levels and management effect on soil quality indicators in the Mardi watershed of Nepal. Acta Agriculture Scandinavica Section B-Soil and Plant, 55 (3): 192-204. Benbi D.K., Brar K. Toor A.S., Singh P. and Singh H. (2011).Soil carbon pools under poplar-based agroforestry, rice-whet, and maize-wheat cropping systems in semi-arid India. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, 92 (1): 107-118.

ID: 63575
Title: Adaptation to Climate Change vulnerability by Forests in India
Author: Jagmohan Sharma and Madan Prasad Singh
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 854- 862 (2019)
Subject: Adaptation to Climate Change vulnerability by Forests in India
Keywords: Adaptation, Climate change, Forests, India, Vulnerability
Abstract: Forest in India is subjected to non-climatic sources of vulnerability such as cattle grazing, manmade fire and forestland encroachment. Additionally, climatic changes are expected to modify the vulnerability of forests over the 21st century .Under the scenario, this study avails of the current knowledge on forest responses and forestry practices that can help to evolve’ no-regret’ adaptati0n measures. Distinct adaptation strategies would be necessary for the three forest conditions found in Indi i.e. undisturbed natural forests, disturbed natural forests and plantation forests, owing o the difference in their composition, structure and anthropogenic disturbances. Implementing planned adaptation is urgency, as adaptive measures require time to establish, and delay in action would limit the options and escalate the cost of adaptation. Partnership of local communities in the management of forests is vital for the success of adaptation actions.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Adger W.N., Arnell N.W., Tompkins E.L. (2005).Successful adaptation to climate change across scales, Global Environmental Change, 15: 77-86. Andam K.S., Ferraro P.J., Pfaff A., Sanchez-Azofeifa G.A., Robalino J.A., (2008).Measuring the effectiveness of protected area networks in reducing deforestation, Proceedings of National Academy of Science USA, 105 (42): 16089-16094.
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ID: 63574
Title: Connecting the integrated Landscape Management Dots for conserving Carbon Services in Tansboundary Landscapes of Hindu Kush Himalaya
Author: Rajan Kotru and Serena Amatya
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 845- 853 (2019)
Subject: Connecting the integrated Landscape Management Dots for conserving Carbon Services in Tansboundary Landscapes of Hindu Kush Himalaya
Keywords: Transboundary landscapes, REDD+, Carbon, Hindu Kush Himalaya
Abstract: In the context of Hindu Himalaya (HRH), conservation of mountain ecosystem has been a key priority due to several drivers of change leading to degradation REDD+ has been contemplating the concepts and approaches towards conservation. A decade of testing REDD+ in Nepal has been rewarding experience and it is realized that a long-term and holistic approach to spatial planning and analysis is needed for the success of REDD+. Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, conservation of forest carbon stocks, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks collectively known as REDD+ at scale in Hindu Kush Himalaya countries may be part of the solution. If well designed and implemented, it can decrease emissions of greenhouse gases and provide considerable benefits at landscape level. ICIMOD’s transbounary landscapes have included selective activities that could be part of REDD+ .However, a scoping study conducted in Kailash Sacred Landscape, India to assess the scale provided insights into long term needs of embedding REDD+ at national and sub-national levels. Apart from scoping study, overall analysis was done for other transboundary landscapes to reach to asset of future avenues of work. REDD+ is not only a financing mechanism but also provides non-carbon benefits, as a broader mission to incorporate and enhance biodiversity conservation, improve the livelihoods of forest –dependent communities and better forest governance. Landscape approach in transboundary mode offers scale, stakeholdership, sustenance of ecosystem services and finally standard frameworks that can take REDD+ in KHK forward.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Bennett A.F. (2003).Linkages in the Landscape. The Role of Corridors and Connectivity in Wildlife Conservation. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UKxiv +254 pp. Chettri N., Sharma E. and Thapa R (2009).Long term monitoring using transect and landscape approaches within Hindu Kush Himalayas. In: Proceedings of the International Mountain Biodiversity Conference, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Literature cited 2: Chettri N., Sharma E. and Zomer R (2012).Changing paradigm and post 2010targets: Challenges and opportunities for biodiversity conservation in the Hindu Kush Himalayas. Tropical Ecology, 53 (3): 245-259. Chattri N, Bubb P., Kotru R., Rawat G.S, Ghate R. Murthy M.S.R., Wallrapp C., Pauli H., Shrestha A.B., Mool P.K., Chaudhary D., Chaudhary R.P., Mathur P.K., Peili S., Ning W. And Sharma E. (2015).Long-term environmental and socio-ecological monitoring transbounary landscapes: An interdisciplinary implementation framework. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).