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ID: 63573
Title: Using Participatory Theory of Change and Impact Pathways Approach to enhance REDD+ Readiness in the Hindu Kush Himalaya Region
Author: Ghulam-Muhammad Shah, Lalu Maya Kadel, Farid Ahmad and Basant Pant
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 835- 844 (2019)
Subject: Using Participatory Theory of Change and Impact Pathways Approach to enhance REDD+
Keywords: Theory of change, Impact Pathways, Participatory approaches, REDD+, Readiness
Abstract: Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Himalaya (REDD+ implementation, mainstream REDD+ in forest management practices both at national as well as at sub-national level in the participating countries. Participating countries are at different stages of REDD+ preparedness which called for adaptive programme design, planning and management, and monitoring, and evaluation approaches capable of addressing stakeholder’s needs, identifying crucial factor, and facilitating enablers for successful implementation of REDD+ Himalaya. The paper highlighted effective participatory approaches and mechanisms in developing Theory of Change (ToC) and Impact Pathways (IPS) for REDD+ Himalaya Programme. Based on the learning from ToC and IPS development, and primary data collected through surveys of stakeholders in participating countries, it was found that participatory ToC and IPS has helped REDD+ Himalaya improved ownership of the project among stakeholders, foster effective partnership among stakeholders, and better helped project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation , and hence enhanced readiness of participating countries for implementation o REDD+ activities in their respective countries.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Alain Frechette, Minoli De Bresser, and Robert Hofstede (2014).UN-REDD Programme Evaluation, Revised Final Inception Report. Alkin M.C. (2004). Evaluation roots. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Literature cited 2: Angelsen A., Brockhaus M., Sunderlin W.D. and Verchot L.V.(2012).Analysing REDD+ ; Challenges and Choices .CIFOR Bogor, Indonesia. ttps://doi.org/10.17528/cifor/003805 Babon A., McIntyre D., Gowae G.Y., Gallemore C., Carmenta R., Di Gregorio M. and Brockhaus M. (2014.Advoccy Coalitions, REDD+ , and Forest Governance in Papua New Guinea: How Likely is Transformational Change? Ecology and Society, 19 (3) : 16 .https://doi.org/105751/ES-06486190316.

ID: 63572
Title: A framework for New National Forest Inventory in Myanmar: Improving National Measuring and Reporting Capacities for REDD+ and Beyond
Author: F.E.Arnold, MSu Mon, T.T. Kyaw, N.L. Tun, A.R.J. Mahmood.P.Htut. K.Z.Wynn, J.P.G.Gamarra, P.Hyvonen, K.Korhonen, A.Balazs, JHeikkinen and JAlm
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 820- 834 (2019)
Subject: A framework for New National Forest Inventory in Myanmar
Keywords: National Forest inventory, National forest monitoring system, Sampling strategy, REDD+
Abstract: A major component of upgrading and improving the National Forest Monitoring System of Myanmar is the planning of a new National Forest Inventory (NFI) able to provide reliable information on the state of the forests and their changes over time for multiple purposes, including climate change and REDD + relating reporting. Planning a new NFI requires a careful balancing of sampling –theoretical, and practical –operational criteria, as well as considering time, human resource and budget requirements from a long-term perspective. The NFI approach developed in Myanmar is the result of the application of guiding principles for user-oriented National Forest Monitoring, the FAO Voluntary Guidelines on National Forest Monitoring and conventional statistical planning approaches for forest surveys. The overall sampling design is nationally consistent and integrates sample plot grids at national and different subnational levels for forest inventory and monitoring needs at different scales. The proposed sampling strategy follows a “Stratified aligned systematic sampling design with partial replacement”. Sample size calculations are based on precision targets for estimating key parameters at a large scale as well as practical criteria of cost, time and other constraints. National Forest Inventory planning in Myanmar delivers an approach that generates policy relevant data, is technically and operationally feasible, responsive to across scale sample grid integration and a sustainable basis for a permanent NFI system.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Alder D. and Synnott T.J (1992) .Permanent sample plot techniques for mixed tropical forests. Tropical Forestry Papers 25.Oxford Forestry Institute, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford.124.pp. Arnold F.E., Van der Werf N. And Rametsteiner E. (2104a).Strengthening evidence-based forest policy making. Linking forest monitoring with national forest programmes .Forest Policy and Institutions Working Paper 33.FAO, Rome 25 pp.
Literature cited 2: Arnold F.E, Rametsteiner E. and Kleinn C (2014b) User-oriented national forest monitoring planning: a contribution to more policy relavant forest information provision. International Forestry Review. 16 (4): 389-404. Brandis D. (1906).Indian Trees. An account of trees, shrubs, woody climbers ,bamboos and palms, indigenous or commonly cultivated in the British Indina Empire .Archibald Constable & Co Ltd, London. Classic Reprint Series (2015) by Forgotten Books & C Ltd, Dalton House, 60 Windsor Avenue, London, SW192RR.

ID: 63571
Title: Implementation of Biodiversity Safeguard for REDD+ Activities
Author: Nabin Bhattarai, Bhaskar Singh Karky, Pradyumna JB Rana, Serena Amatya and Trilochana Basnett
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 811- 819 (2019)
Subject: Implementation of Biodiversity Safeguard for REDD+ Activities
Keywords: Biodiversity safeguard, REDD+, Parsa National Park, Bardia National Park
Abstract: Changes in climatic conditions attribute to changes in biodiversity and vice versa. Climate change identified as one of the main drivers of change in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region. There are Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change for addressing biodiversity and climate change issues respectively. In order to meet requirements under the Paris Agreements, the biodiversity safeguard for REDD + will ensure no negative impact on biodiversity occurs while implementing REDD+ actions. Methodology and implementation results for biodiversity monitoring protocol for REDD+ in Parsa and Bardia National Parks of Nepal are highlighted, which is ERPD landscape of Nepal’s first proposed REDD+ programme. The survey was carried out in order to provide baseline information for these areas. The Biodiversity Monitoring Protocol for REDD+ proves to be an important tool for incorporating biodiversity monitoring in the implementation of REDD+ activities.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Allendorf T.D, Smith J.L.D. and Anderson D.H.(2007) .Residents perceptions of Royal Bardia National Park, Nepal. Landscape and Urban Planning, 82 (1) , 33-40. Araujo M. Band Rahbeck C. (2006).How does climate change affect biodiversity? Science, 313 (5792): 1396-1397.
Literature cited 2: Beebe J. (2014).Rapid qualitative inquiry: A field guide to team-based assessment. Rowman and Littlefield. BPP (1995).Biodiversity Profiles Project, Department of National Parks and Wild life Conservation, Kathmandu, Nepal.

ID: 63570
Title: Leveraging REDD+ for the Promotion of Medicinal, Aromatic Plants and Essential Oils Industry in Nepal
Author: Leveraging REDD+ for the Promotion of Medicinal, Aromatic Plants and Essential Oils Industry in Nepal
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 804- 810 (2019)
Subject: Leveraging REDD+ for the Promotion of Medicinal, Aromatic Plants and Essential Oils Industry in Nepal
Keywords: Medicinal and aromatic plants, Essential oil, Community forestry, REDD+
Abstract: The Hindu Kush Himalayan region has abundant herbal and medicinal plants and the essential oils from these plants are mountain niche products. The essential oil industry has high potential to cater the growing demand of medicine and aromatic industries at national and international level. However, Nepal has not been able to harness its full potential due to various challenges in efficient cultivation, harvest, processing and marketing of these highly demanded plants and products. This paper highlighted community forestry and a thriving medicinal and aromatic plants and essential oil industry could be integrated with REDD+ policy so that finance could be leveraged for expansion of medicinal and aromatic plants and essential oil industry.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Bernard F.McFatridges S. and Minang P.A. (2012).The private sector in the REDD+ supply chain: Trends, challenges and opportunities.ASB Parternership for the Tropical Forest Margins and International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD Report). Binod B. (2016) .Community Forest and Forest Management in Nepal. American Journal of Environmental Protection, 4 (3): 79-91.
Literature cited 2: Bhattarai N., Joshi L., Karky B.S., Windhosrt K. And Ning W. (2016) Potential synergies for agroforestry and REDD+ in the Hindu Kush Himalaya. ICIMOD Working Paper 2016/11.Kathmandu: ICIMOD. Bushley B.R and Khatri D.B (2011).REDD+; Reversing .Reinforcing or Reconfiguring Decentralized Forest Governance in Nepal? Discussion Paper 11:3 Forest Action Nepal.

ID: 63569
Title: Scope of REDD+ in Eastern Himalaya of Nepal
Author: Trilochana Basnett, Niroj Timalsina, Rajesh Bahadur Thapa, Bhaskar Singh Karky and Kai Windhorst
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 794- 803 (2019)
Subject: Scope of REDD+ in Eastern Himalaya of Nepal
Keywords: Land cover mapping, Forest change analysis, REDD+, Nepal
Abstract: Changing forest landscape is a global phenomenon and an indicator of deforestation and forest degradation. Utilization of remote sensing technology gives a unique opportunity to map, estimate and identifythese indicators. This study aims to trace land cover patterns and the forest cover change in five districts namely, Sankhuswasabha, Bhojpur, Sunsari, Dhankuta and Terthathum of Nepaloverthe last eighteen years (2000-2018).Time series land cover maps of three years (2000, 2010 AND 2018) were derived from Landsat satellite imagery. These maps along with the use of GIS tools helped in identifying the land cover change matrix. Adding to that spatial metrics were computed to analyze landscape fragmentation and degradation of land cover. The results highlight two main points: 1) overall, forest growth in terms of the area across the region with some deforestation and forest degradation still evident. Forest land to cropland conversion still observed to be the dominant cause of change, 2) a gradual decreasing trend in landscape fragmentation observed which could be due to restricted human interrences indicating improved management of land resources. The knowledge of existing forest cover change helps in managing the forest in an efficient manner and could be an area for further REDD+ programs.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Achard F. Stibig H.J, Eva H.D., Lindquist E.J..Bouvet A..Arino O. And Mayaux P. (2010).Estimating tropical deforestation from Earth observation data. Carbon Management., 1: 271-287. Acharya A.K. and Kafle N. (2009). Land degradation issues in Nepal and its management through agroforestry. The Journal of Agriculture and Environment., 10:115-123.
Literature cited 2: ADB (2016).Key indictors for Asia and the Pacific 2016.Asian Development Bank, Mandaluyong City, Philippines. Adhikari J. and Hobley M. (2013).Everyone is leaving –who will sow our fields? The Effects of Migration from Khotang District to the Gulf and Malaysia. Himalaya, the Journal of the Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies .35 (1):11-23.

ID: 63568
Title: Development of regression Models for estimating Volume: an Essential Component for Biomass Carbon Stock Estimation in the context of REDD+
Author: Younten Phuntsho, Dorji Wangdi, Kezang Yangden, Timothy G.Gregoire and Yograj Chettri
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 785- 793 (2019)
Subject: Development of regression Models for estimating Volume
Keywords: Biomass, Carbon, Regression model, REDD +
Abstract: Volume of a tree needs to be estimated most accurately because volume forms the basic and critical block for sustainable forest management. The volume is also essential to obtain biomass and carbon stock using biomass conversion and expansion factors. A total of 10 candidate regression models were fitted , hence 16 models each for 10 species (Alnus nepalensis, Betula utilis, Castanopsis tribuloides,Juneperous recurva , Larix graffithii,Pinus roxburghii,inus wallihiana,Quercus graffithii,Quercus lanata and Schima wallichii).The models were assessed and selected based on the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) and Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC) values. Lowe the values of AIC and BIC, better the fit of the models. The models fitted with basal area x height with restricted natural cubic spline functions were observed to be the best fit models for all 8 species, whereas for two species (Quercus griffithii and Schima wallichii) the model fitted with basal area as predictor was observed to be the best. While for 8 species (Alnus nepalnensis, Betula utilis, Castanopsis tribuloides, Juniperious recurva, Pinus roxburghii,Quercus graffithii, Quercus lanata and Schima wallichii), the models with heteroscedasticity being modelled using varPower function were observed to be the best fit, the model with heteroscedasticity being modelled using varConstPower function was observed to be the best fit for Pinus wallichiana and Larix griffithii
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Avery T.E., and Burkhart H.E. (1983).Forest Measurements, Third Edition. McGraw-Hill, New York, 331 pp. Goulding C. (1979).Cubic spline curves and calculation of volume of sectionally measured trees.NZJ Forest Science, 9 (1): 89-99.
Literature cited 2: Hummel S., Hudak A.T., Uebler E.H., Falkowski M.J., and Megonwn K.A. (2011).A comparison of Accuracy and Cost of LiDAR versus Stand Exam Data for Landscape Management on the Malheur National Forest. J. Forestry, 267-273. Laumans P. (1994).Height-diameter functions from PIS for country-level site classification and local volume table selection. Thimpu.

ID: 63567
Title: Evaluation of Native species of Entomopathoenic Nematode, Steinernema dharanaii Kulkarni et al., 2012 (TFRIEPN) against Bamboo leaf roller, Crysipyta coclesalis Walker ( Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in the laboratory
Author: Sanjay Paunikar and Nitin Kulkarni
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (8) 757- 766 (2019)
Subject: Evaluation of Native species of Entomopathoenic Nematode
Keywords: Bamboo leaf roller, Forest insect pests, Biological control, Entomopathogenic nematodes, Infective juveniles, Native Steinernema
Abstract: The Bamboo leafroller, Crypsiptya coclesalis is the major pest of bamboo species in central in India. Several bio-pesticides have been tested for the management of bamboo leaf roller in different parts of the country, but only few have shown promising results. Entomopathogenic nematodes are emerging as potent biocontrol agent against various insect pests. The laboratory studies were carried out to evaluate the efficacy of an indigenous species of Steinernema dharanaii (TFRIEPN-15) against fourth instars larvae of bamboo leaf roller. In laboratory conditions the efficacy of EPN was tested at nine doses viz., 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 100 IJs larvae-1 plate. The doses of 3IJS Larvae -1 exhibited negligible but statistically significant mortality ( 19.99 % ) over untreated control ( P<0.05) , but at par with 5 IJS Larvae-1, respectively with 42.85, 48.56, 54.28, 62.85 and 68.56 % mortality, which were statistically at par with each other ( P>0.05) .The probit analysis performed, indicated 9.24 ( UL 13.76 and LL 6.21 IJS Larva-1) and 39.62 IJS Larva-1 ( UL 58.93 and LL 26.64 IJS Larva-1) were required to cause , respectively 50 and 90.0 % mortality in bamboo leaf roller larvae in laboratory. The production of IJS in progeny was maximum in 50 IJs larva-1 (8, 040 IJs larva-1), above which it showed sharp decline in progeny production due to false infections. These results encourage the possibility of using entomopathogenic nematode for biological control of insect pests of forestry and agricultural importance.
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Literature cited 1: Abbott W.S. (1925) .A method for computing the effectiveness of an insecticide. Journal of Economic Entomology, 18:265-267. Anonymous (1993-94) .Annual Report 1993-94, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Dehradun, 274 pp.
Literature cited 2: Bedding R.A. and Akhurst R.J. (1975).A simple technique for the detection of insect parasitic rhabditid nematodes in Soil.Nematologica, 21:109-116. Bedding R., Akthrust R.J. and Kaya H.K. (1993). Nematodes and the Biological Control of Insect Pests. CSIRO, Publication, Melbourne, Australia.

ID: 63566
Title: Assessment of Forest Dynamics in Chikkamagalur District, Central Western Ghats using Temporal Remote Sensing Data and Spatial Metrics
Author: T.V.Ramachandra, Sudarshan P.Bhat, Gouri Kulkarni and Bharath H.Aithal
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (8) 757- 766 (2019)
Subject: Assessment of Forest Dynamics in Chikkamagalur District, Central Western Ghats using Temporal Remote Sensing Data and Spatial Metrics
Keywords: Western Ghats, Chikkamagalur, LULC, Forest Dynamics, Forest Fragmentation, Landscape structure
Abstract: Forests in the ecologically fragile Western Ghats are undergoing changes in its structure and composition due to irrational policy decisions and mounting human pressure on forest services. Land-use changes in any form potentially result in Fragmentation. The extent of the impact will depend on the type of the change, the degree of fragmentation, and has effect in terms of patch size, patch shape, connectivity and isolation. This study investigates the spatial patterns of landscape fragmentation dynamics considering temporal data acquired through space borne sensors. Results revealed that forest vegetation has declined from 50.74 % (1976) to 36.33 % (2009) due to conversion of forests to agriculture, industrial and developmental activities. Encroachment of forest land (22055.59) and conversion to agricultural land is the principal cause of degradation at local level apart from land releases for major developmental activities. Forest fragmentation analysis through spatial metrics shows decline in the interior forest and domination of isolated patches. This study illustrates importance of understanding spatiotemporal patterns of land use changes for sustainable management of tropical forests and help in formulating appropriate conservation measures for the region rich in forest resources.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Boyle T.J.B. (2001) .Interventions to enhance the conservation of biodiversity .In: J. Evans (ed), The Forest Handbook .Blackwell Science.Oxford.U.K. 82-101 pp. Census of India (2011), http:www.census 2011.co.in/Census/district/250-chikmagalur.html.
Literature cited 2: Chandran MDS. (1998) .Shifting cultivation, sacred groves and conflicts in colonial forest policy in the Western Ghats. In: Nature and Orient: The Environmental History of South and Southeast Asia (Grove R.H., Damodaran V., Sangwan S. eds),Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 674-707 pp. Chikkamagalur District web (2018).http://www.chickmagalur .nic.in/

ID: 63565
Title: Standardization of Nursery Media and Sowing time for Germination of Sandalwood (Santalum album L) Seed
Author: S.R.Mohapatra, N.Bhol and R.K. Nayak
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (8) 752- 756 (2019)
Subject: Standardization of Nursery Media and Sowing time for Germination of Sandalwood (Santalum album L) Seed
Keywords: Germination per cent, Potting mixture, Germination energy, Germination capacity and Seed type
Abstract: The investigation on standardization of nursery media and sowing time for germination of Sandalwood (Santalum album L) seed was carried out at Colllege of Forestry, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (O.U.A.T), Bhubaneswar, India during 2014 2015 with the objective to improve the quality of planting material in short period. This investigation was necessary because Sandalwood is the second most expensive wood in the world, next to the African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon).Its seeds need suitable nursery media and proper time of sowing for better germination and growth. This experiment was conducted in nursery under split plot design. Two types of seeds like seeds with seed coat and seeds were treated with 0.05% Gibberelic acid and sown in the month of April ,May and June in 8 different combinations of germination media such as T1 (sand) ,T2 ( Sand:perlite in 1:1) , T3 (perlite) T4 (sand: red soil in 1:1), T5 (perlite :red soil in 1:1),T6 (sand:red soil:FYM in 1:1:1), T7 (sand:perlite: red soil ) and T8 ( red soil) .Seeds sown without seed coat in the month of May in sand (S2T2M1) recorded significantly maximum germination percentage ( 55% , germination capacity ( 70 % ) and germination energy (41.50% ).Similarly, seeds without seed coat sown in May in the mixture of sand and perlite in 1: 1ratio ( S2T2M2) performed at par with (S2T2M1).However, seeds with seed coat sown in April in red soil (S1T1M8) performed poor for all parameters under study.
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Literature cited 1: Luna R.K. (2005) Plantation Trees, International Book Distributors, Dehra Dun, 975p. McKinnell F.H. (1990). Status of management and silviculture research on sandalwood in eastern Australia and Indonesia, Proceeding of the Symposium on Sandalwood in Pacific,Honolulu,Hawaii, 9-11 April 1990, 19-25.
Literature cited 2: Srinivasan V.V., Sivaramakrishnan V.R., Rangaswamy C.R., Ananthapadmanabha H.S. and Shankarnarayana K.H. (1992).Sandal (Santalum album L) ,Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Dehradun, 233. Tondon J.N. (1995).Sandalwood oil industry .In: Recent Advances in Research and Management of Santalum album L. in India (Srimathi R.A., Kulkami H.D. and Venkatesan K.R., (Eds.), pp .186-193.Associated publishing company, New Delhi.

ID: 63564
Title: Volume Equation and Table for Heritiera fomes (Buch-Ham) of the Sunderbans, Bangladesh
Author: Mahmood Hossain, Narottam Paul, Mohammead Raqibul Hasan Siddique, S.M.Rubaiot Abdullah, Sanjoy Saha and MD. Zaheer Iqbal
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (8) 743- 751 (2019)
Subject: Volume Equation and Table for Heritiera fomes (Buch-Ham) of the Sunderbans, Bangladesh
Keywords: Allometry, Heritiera fomes, Mangroves, Sundarbans, Volume model.
Abstract: The Sundarbans mangrove forests are the single largest tract of mangrove forest in the world. Heritiera fomes (Buch-Ham) is the dominant species that covers 65 % of the total merchantable timber of the Sundarbans. The objective of this study was to derive total volume (under bark) allometric model and volume table for H.fomes of the Sunderbans.Five allometric volume equations were tested to derive the allometric volume model. The best fit model was selected based on lowest value of Akaike information Criterion (AIC), Residual Standard Error (RSE) and highest value of Coefficient of Determination (R2) and Akaike Information Criterion Weighted (AlCw). The best fit volume model showed lowest values of AIC (12.182), RSE (0.2485) and highest value of adjusted R2 (0.966) and AICw (0.7242) compared to the other models. The best fit model showed lower model prediction error (5 to 7 %) and highest (0.864 to 0.988) values of model efficiency compared to the previous volume models of H. fomes for the Sundarbans. Finally, Ln (Vol) =-9.900593 + 0.9621471Ln (D ᶺ2 H) has appeared as best volume model compared to the previous models for H.fomes of the Sundarbans.
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Literature cited 1: Birigazzi I. (2015) .Toward a transparent and consistent quality control procedure for tree biomass allometric equation.XII World Forestry Congress, Durban, South Africa.7-11 September 2015. Canonizado J.A. and Hossain M.A.,. (1998) .Integrated forest management plan for the Sundarbans Reserved Forest (Final Draft).Mandala Agricultural Development Corporation and Forest Department, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Bangladesh.
Literature cited 2: Chaffey D.R., Miller F.R.and Sandom J.H. (1985). A forest inventory of the Sunderbans, Bangladesh.Project report 140, Development Centre, England. Chave J., Andalo C., Brown S.,Cairns M.A., Chambers J.Q., Eamus D.,Folster H.,Fromard F., Higuchi N., Kira T.,Yamakura T., (2005) .Tree allometry and improved estimation of carbon stocks and balance in tropical forests.Oecologia, 145:87-99.

ID: 63563
Title: A detailed study through Geographical information System on Different land use systems in Solan Himachal Pradesh India
Author: Manjeet Singh, Raj Kumar, S.N. Zaffar and Rahul Kumar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (8) 737- 742 (2019)
Subject: A detailed study through Geographical information System on Different land use systems in Solan Himachal Pradesh India
Keywords: Carbon sequestration, Solan forest division, Chir pine, Deodar, Landuse, Himachal Pradesh
Abstract: The study was carried out to determine carbon sequestration potential of six forest ranges under Solan forest division of Himachal Pradesh, India. There are six land uses viz., Chir pine, Ban oak, Deodar, Other broadleaves, Culturable and Un-culturable , which are distributed in 538 compartments along altitudinal gradient from 900 to 2, 100m amsl. The study reveals that among various land uses, the Other broadleaved species will result in maximum expected carbon (19.88 Mt) which will be 28.81, 23.95, and 3.07 times higher than standing carbon in Ban oak, Deodar and Chirpine, respectively. The Solan Forest Division on the whole, has potential to sequester 17 times more carbon over standing carbon f 1.67 Mt, if forest species are extended to their corresponding altitudinal limits in the “land are a available for planting” i.e. , Un-culturable land area in the forest division however, to have an accurate estimate of the carbon sequestration potential of the area, other attributes that decides the establishment of plantation of different species such as slope, aspect, soil, climate, etc. need to be taken into consideration beside altitude.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Brown S. (1995) ,Present and future role of forests in global climate change .In :Ecology Today (Gople B,Pathak PS, Saxena KG (eds).International Scientific Publication, New Delhi, 59-74 pp. Forest Working Plan (2002) .Working Plan for Solan Forest Division (2002-2017).Govt.of Himachal Pradesh.
Literature cited 2: Joao Carlos de M.Sa., Carlos C., Cerri, Warren A. Dick, Rattan Lal, Solismar P. Venske Filno, Marisa C. Piccolo and Brigitte E.F. (2001) .Organic matterdynamics and carbon sequestration rates for atillage chrono-sequence in a Brazilian Oxisol. Soil Science Society for American Journal. 65 (5): 1486-1499. Koach P. (1989).Estimates by species group and region in the USA of : (1) below ground root weight as percentage of over dry complete tree weight and (11) Carbon content of tree portions. Consulting Report, 23 pp.

ID: 63562
Title: Conservation Vs Development: A case study from Gangotri National Park, India
Author: Vipra Rautela, Sabyasach Dasgupta and N.P.Todaria
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (8) 732- 736 (2019)
Subject: Conservation Vs Development
Keywords: Gangotri National Park, Conservation policy, Livelihood, People’s perception
Abstract: The study was carried out around Gangotri National Park (GNP), India to assess the impact of conservation policies on natural resource extraction from GNP. Different conservation policies within legal framework were analysed for identifying conflict zones and generate people’s perception towards conservation policies. Local people have been banned from extracting any benefit from the park while tourists are allowed to use even the core zone. This has created a feeling of discrimination in the local community against the national park. Few people were of the opinion that with the creation of the national park and development of tourism, the environment of the region has deteriorated. Very few people had knowledge about forest policies .Contact with each other has been found to be the most effective method that can be used in the study region for disseminating information related to policies. There is a need for developing policies and management actions that serve the economic interests of the local people together with achievement of environment conservation goal. This is essential to generate public support.
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Literature cited 1: Badola R., Bhardwaj A.K. and Mukherjee S.K.(2000) .Integrating Conservation Development in Protected Area Management –can we do it? Indian Forester, 126 (10):1054-1067. Bernard H.T. (2000).Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative approaches, Sage New Delhi, India, 826pp.
Literature cited 2: Cernea M.M. (1989).User groups are producers in participatory afforestation strategies .World Bank discussion paper No.70,Washington,DC, 92pp. Clay J.(1991) .Cultural Survival and Conservation: Lessons from the past twenty years. In: Biodiversity: Culture, Conservation and Ecodevelopment (Eds.Oldfield M.L.and J.B.Alcorn). West View Press, Boulder, CO 248-273pp.

ID: 63561
Title: Tree-canopy management and soil quality index of Hardwickia binata Roxb. Based agroforestry system in Bundelkhand, Central India
Author: Rajendra Prasad, Ram Newaj, R.Singh, A.K. Handa, N.K. Saroj, Ashok shukla, Prashant Singh and V.D. Tripathi
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (8) 724- 731 (2019)
Subject: Tree-canopy management and soil quality index of Hardwickia binata Roxb. Based agroforestry system in Bundelkhand, Central India
Keywords: Indicators, Semi-arid, Soil function, Soil health and Tree-pruning
Abstract: The present study was conducted in a well-established 22-years old Hardwickia binata based agroforestry system, aiming to evaluate effect of tree canopy management practices on soil quality and how soil quality indicators respond to pruning treatments. The trial consisted of four treatments of pruning viz., control (no pruning), 25, 50 and 75 % pruning of canopy height. To develop soil quality index (SQI), representative soil samples were drawn from 0-30 cm depth from all plots and analysed for selected soil quality indicators.Increase in pruning intensity of H.binata has shown favourable effect on most of the studied indicators. Maximum SQI was observed in plots receiving 75 % while minimum in 25 % pruning. In comparison to baseline, the improvement in SQI was minimum in 25 % (17.82 %) and maximum in 75 % pruning (30.93 %). The improvement in soil quality over control ranged from zero (25 % pruning) to 15.56 % (75). The computed value of SQI (0-1 scale) ranged from 0.434 to 0.514 and had sensitivity of 1.49, reflecting its sensitiveness to management of the tree canopy. The infiltration rate (water movement) and biological activity were identified as sensitive and critical indicators for soil quality. Among treatments, 50 % pruning of tree-canopy seems to be more desirable and effective in improving soil health in Bundelkhand region of central India.
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Literature cited 1: Andrews S.S., Karlen D.L. and Cambardella C.A. (2004) .The soil management assessment framework: A quantitative soil quality evaluation method. Soil Sci., Soc.AmJ. 68:1945-1962. Arevalo-Gardini E.,Canto M., Alegre J., Loli O., Julca A., and Baligar V., (2015). Changes in soil physical and chemical properties in long term improved natural and traditional agroforestry management systems of Cacao genotypes in Peruvian Amazon.PLOS ONE, 10 (70132147. (https://doi.org/10137/journal.pone.0132147.
Literature cited 2: Baruah T.C. and Barthakur H.P. (1999).A text book of soil analysis.Vikas Publishing House Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi Bisaria A.K. Solanki K.R. Ajit, Newaj R.and Tiwari R. (1999) .Effect of tree densities and environmental factors on Hardwickia binata and companion crops in agrisilviculture.J.Trop.Forest., 15:93-102.

ID: 63560
Title: Basic density of Pinus caribaea grown in rubya plantation, Ukerewe, Tanzania
Author: Wanjala J.Mgaywa, Anthony Z. Sangeda and Said iddi
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (8) 718- 723 (2019)
Subject: Basic density of Pinus caribaea grown in rubya plantation, Ukerewe, Tanzania
Keywords: Wood basic density, Strength properties, Pinus caribaea, Rubya plantation, Tanzania
Abstract: Basic wood density of 21-year-old Pinus caribaea grown in Rubya forest plantation in Tanzania was determined. Specifically, variation in basic density within a tree and between trees was investigated. A total of 30 defect free trees were randomly selected from which cores were extracted at breast height. Standard procedures for data processing and analysis were followed. The average basic density was 430 kg/m3 (standard deviation =66 kg/m3) .Density variation within tees was statistically significant ( p<0.1) but between trees was not. Density increased from pith to bark and the increase was statistically significant ( p<0.1).The increase from juvenile to transition wood was sharp while from juvenile to mature was fairly gradual. Density decreased with increasing tree diameter. Since the species is suitable for construction, this information is important for foresters in order to control wood quality through silvicultural treatments. It is also recommended that Tanzania Electrical Supply Company may continue to use the species from this plantation for electrical poles to supply electricity in areas where supply of timber with higher densities is limited. These results are therefore important for forest planners, users and policy makers for scaling up planting of the species in the country.
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Literature cited 1: Banda C.A and Ringo W.N. (1984) .Wood basic density variations in Pinus patula grownin Bunduki Forest Reserve, Tanzania. Record No. 333, Faculty of Forestry, Sokoine University of Agrriculture, Morogoro.12 pp. Brazier J.D. (1977) Effect of forest practices on quality of harvested crop. Forestry, 50 (1): 49-56.
Literature cited 2: Bryce J.M. (1967) .The commercial timbers of Tanzania. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperative s, Forest Division, Moshi, 139 pp. Chudnoff M. (1980). Tropical timbers of the World. USDA Forest Services, Forest Products Laboratory. Madison, Wisconsin, 745pp.

ID: 63559
Title: Understanding the differential roles of major causal factors in the 2017 Delhi smog through an analysis of Satellite, Meteorological and Pollution Data
Author: Ankur Awadhiya
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (8) 707- 717 (2019)
Subject: Understanding the differential roles of major causal factors in the 2017 Delhi smog through an analysis of Satellite, Meteorological and Pollution Data
Keywords: 2017 Delhi smog, Air pollution, Burning of agricultural residues
Abstract: The paper describes an analysis of publicly available satellite, meteorological and pollution data to investigate the differential roles of major causal factors in the 2017 Delhi smog. The investigation revealed that the prevailing weather conditions and the burning of crackers on Diwali and agricultural (paddy) residues on fields may have had significant roles in creating and continuing the smog, when compared to other factors such as automobiles and industries which are mainly responsible for worsening the smog situation. Suggestions for the present and future management of smogs are also provided.
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Literature cited 1: Barman S., Singh R. Negi M. and Bhargava S. (2008). Ambient air Quality of Lucknow City (India) during use of fireworks on Diwali Festival. Environmental monitoring and assessment, 137 (1-): 495-504.Davis D.L. (2002). A look back at the London smog of 1952 and the half century since. Environmental health perspectives, 110 (12): A734.
Literature cited 2: EPA (2011) .2011 National Emissions Inventory (NEI) Data.2017, from https://www.epa.gov/air-emissions-inventories/2011-national -emissions-inventory -nei-data. George M., Kaur J. and Sharma A. (2013) Delhi smog 2012: cause and concerns .J. Pollution Effects & Control: 1-6.