ID: 66660
Title: The Economic Role of Rugra in Tribal Livelihoods: A Study of Non-timber Forest Products in Jharkhand
Author: Rahul Kumar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (2) Feb 26 Pg No. 165-171 (2026)
Subject: The Economic Role of Rugra in Tribal Livelihoods: A Study of Non-timber Forest Products in Jharkhand
Keywords: Rugra mushroom; Non-timber forest products; Tribal livelihoods; Value chain; Women's empowerment; Jharkhand.
Abstract: This study investigates the economic significance of Rugra (Astraeus spp.), a seasonal wild mushroom, in sustaining tribal livelihoods in Jharkhand, India. Employing household surveys, value chain mapping, and case study evidence from Khunti district, the research demonstrates that Rugra contributes approximately one-fifth of annual household income, rising to nearly 40% among vulnerable families. Its availability during the agricultural lean season provides a vital cash buffer for food security, educational expenses and agricultural inputs. Women emerge as the principal collectors; however, value chain analysis reveals structural inequities, with intermediaries appropriating a disproportionate share of profits, leaving collectors with barely half of the consumer price. Statistical analysis confirms that Rugra's financial contribution is significantly higher than other minor income sources. Beyond its economic role, Rugra functions as a livelihood stabilizer, enhances women's agency, and contributes to Jharkhand's emerging green economy. Policy interventions such as formal recognition, value addition, storage innovations and cooperative marketing are recommended to unlock its full livelihood potential.
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Literature cited 1: Belcher B. and Schreckenberg K. (2007). Commercialisation of non-timber forest products: A reality check. Development Policy Review, 25(3): 355–377.
Bose S., Sahu G. and Nayak P.K. (2016). Women, forest products, and livelihoods: A case study from Odisha. Indian Journal of Gender Studies, 23(2): 245–263.
Literature cited 2: Boa E. (2004). Wild edible fungi: A global overview of their use and importance to people. Food and Agriculture Organization, Rome.
FAO. (2010). Non-wood forest products in Asia and the Pacific. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
ID: 66659
Title: Phenological Study of Twenty Poisonous Trees, Shrubs and Herbs Species Found in Different Forest Regions of Purulia District, India
Author: Bingshati Singha Mahapatra, Susanta Jana, Shyamal Kanti Mallick
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (2) Feb 26 Pg No. 159-164 (2026)
Subject: Phenological Study of Twenty Poisonous Trees, Shrubs and Herbs Species Found in Different Forest Regions of Purulia District, India
Keywords: Flowering, Fruiting, Phenology, Phenophase, Poisonous plants.
Abstract: The aim of the present study was the phenological study of twenty poisonous trees, shrubs and herbs species found in different forest regions of Purulia district.For the study of these twenty poisonous plants five different phenophases such as germination, vegetative growth, leaf senescence, flowering, ripening of fruits were observed throughout the year and depicted in the phenogram for trees and shrubs. For herbs the phenophases are germination, vegetative growth, flowering, fruiting and death. This phenological observation revealed that among these twenty poisonous plants, most of the plants showed germination during June to July and new leaf formation occur throughout the year. In case of trees and shrubs maximum leaf senescence occurred during the months of February to march. Most of the herb species died between the months of November to march. Twenty poisonous plant species show flowering and fruiting at different times throughout the year.
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Literature cited 1: Appanah S. (1985). General flowering in the climax rain forests of south-east India. Journal of Tropical Ecology,1: 225-240
Ashton P.S., Givinish T.J. and Appanah S. (1988). Staggered flowering in the Dipterocarpaceae: new insights into floral induction and the evolution of mast fruiting in the seasonal tropics. The American Naturalist, 132: 44-66
Literature cited 2: Boojh R. and Ramakrishnan P.S. (1981). Phenology of tree in sub-tropical evergreen montane forest in north east India. GeoEco-Trop, 5: 189-209
Borchert R. (1983). Phenology and control of flowering in tropical trees. Biotropica,15: 81- 89
ID: 66658
Title: Food and Medicinal Services of Hydrophytes in India
Author: SK Sahanawaz Alam, Sudhama VN, Mithilesh Kumar Sinha, Remya Krishnan, Bhagwati Prashad Sharma, Rajkumari Supriya Devi, Shalini Mudalkar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (2) Feb 26 Pg No. 153-158 (2026)
Subject: Food and Medicinal Services of Hydrophytes in India
Keywords: Conservation, Sustainability, Wetlands.
Abstract: The study of hydrophytes is crucial due to their significant role in maintaining wetland ecosystems, providing food and medicinal resources, and supporting biodiversity. Present study highlights the food, medicinal, and ecological values of 52 hydrophyte species commonly found in India belonging to 38 genus and 24 families, revealing their potential as sources of nutrition, traditional medicine, and ecological balance. The results showed the diverse range of benefits provided by hydrophytes, from edible parts and bioactive compounds to their role in habitat provision and water purification. The findings emphasize the urgent need for conservation, sustainable utilization, and phytochemical exploration of these species, paving the way for future applications in pharmacology, ecology, and environmental biotechnology.
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Literature cited 1: Bănăduc D., Simić V., Cianfaglione K., Barinova S., Afanasyev S., Öktener A., McCall G., Simić S. and Curtean-Bănăduc A. (2022). Freshwater as a Sustainable Resource and Generator of Secondary Resources in the 21st Century: Stressors, Threats, Risks, Management and Protection Strategies, and Conservation Approaches. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(24):16570. doi: 10.3390/ijerph192416570.
Devi R.K., Kumar A., Jadhav J.Y., Satapathy K.B. and Kumar S. (2024). Economically important plants of Loktak Lake, Manipur, India. Indian Forester, 150(12):1253.1256.
Literature cited 2: Devi R.S., Lal S., Maggirwar R., Jadhao AB. and Kumar S. (2025). Floral diversity of Loktak Lake, Manipur, India. Indian Forester, 151(5):430-435.
Dimri R., Das K., Devi R.S., Kumar S., Kumar N. and Das A. (2024). Ecological, Socioeconomic and Nutraceutical Values of Zizania latifolia (Kambong): A wetland Grass for Sangai deer & Human population. Indian Forester, 150(10): 956-961.
ID: 66657
Title: Ethnobotanical Survey of Forest Flora in the Shekhawati Region of Rajasthan: Traditional Knowledge and Its Role in Local Healthcare and Daily Life
Author: Ravindra Goswami, Seema Bhadauria
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (2) Feb 26 Pg No. 146-152 (2026)
Subject: Ethnobotanical Survey of Forest Flora in the Shekhawati Region of Rajasthan: Traditional Knowledge and Its Role in Local Healthcare and Daily Life
Keywords: Ethnobotany, Shekhawati region, Traditional medicine, Medicinal plants, Forest flora, Indigenous knowledge, Rajasthan.
Abstract: The Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, encompassing the districts of Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Churu, harbors a rich diversity of semi-arid forest vegetation and traditional knowledge systems maintained by local communities. This study documents the ethnobotanical uses of forest flora among rural populations inhabiting forest-adjacent villages of Shekhawati. Fieldwork conducted between 2023–2025 employed participatory rural appraisal, semi-structured interviews, and guided transect walks with 60 informants, including local healers, elderly women, and pastoralists. A total of 38 plant species belonging to 32 genera and 25 families were recorded. These plants are employed in treating common ailments such as fever, cough, digestive disorders, skin infections, and wounds, as well as for household and nutritional purposes. Fabaceae, Lamiaceae, and Euphorbiaceae were the most represented families. Statistical analyses revealed moderate Informant Consensus Factors (ICF) for digestive (0.52) and respiratory (0.53) categories, indicating fair agreement among informants, while higher ICF values (>0.60) were recorded for oral hygiene and reproductive categories. The study emphasizes the importance of conserving ethnobotanical knowledge and integrating it into biodiversity management and community-based healthcare strategies.
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Literature cited 1: Balick M.J. and Cox P.A. (1996). Plants, People, and Culture: The Science of Ethnobotany. Scientific American Library, New York.
Bhandari M.M. (1990). Flora of the Indian Desert. MPS Repros, Jodhpur.
Literature cited 2: Cotton C.M. (1996). Ethnobotany: Principles and Applications. John Wiley & Sons.
Hamilton A.C. (2004). Medicinal plants, conservation and livelihoods, Biodiversity and Conservation, 1477–1517, 13(8) pp.
ID: 66656
Title: A Phytosociological study of Medicinal plants of Shoolpaneshwar Sanctuary, Narmada District, Gujarat
Author: Kuldip Purani, Rahul Parmar, Lopamudra Das, R. K. Sugoor, Aradhana Sahu
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (2) Feb 26 Pg No. 134-145 (2026)
Subject: A Phytosociological study of Medicinal plants of Shoolpaneshwar Sanctuary, Narmada District, Gujarat
Keywords: Shoolpanshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Medicinal plant, Population structure, Conservation.
Abstract: The present study explores the population structure of medicinal plant diversity in the Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Narmada district, Gujarat. The area was surveyed using the nested quadrat method across 22 plots. Tree species were recorded in randomly placed 50m×50m quadrats, herbs in five 1m×1m quadrats per plot, and shrubs and climbers in 5m×5m quadrats.
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Literature cited 1: Abebe F.B. (2019). Ethnobotanical studies of medicinal plants used to treat human and livestock ailments in southern nations, nationalities and peoples' region, Ethiopia: a systematic review. Journal of Plant Studies, 8(1): 1-9.
Bhat I.H. (2016). Management and conservation of medicinal plants in India a socio legal study with special reference to Jammu and Kashmir. Ph. D. Thesis submitted to the University of Kashmir.
Literature cited 2: Chandrakar A.K. (2014). Conservation of medicinal plant diversity in Gujarat. International Journal of Environment and Natural Sciences, 1: 44-64.
ID: 66655
Title: Endemic orchids of India : A Checklist
Author: Mithlesh Kumar Sinha, Sudhama VN, Sugimani Marndi, Suchitra Boxi, Sweta Mishra ,A. Maajitha Begam, Bhagwati Prashad Sharma, Sanjeet Kumar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (2) Feb 26 Pg No. 120-133 (2026)
Subject: Endemic orchids of India : A Checklist
Keywords: Conservation prioritization, Orchid restoration, Phenology.
Abstract: India harbours exceptional orchid endemism. Authors compiled and analysed a curated dataset of about 276 endemic orchid taxa from India. Epiphytes dominates rediversity(59.8%), followed by terrestrial orchids (35.1%) and myco-heterotrophs (4.7%). Species richness is concentrated in the Northeast and Western Ghats, with Kerala, Northwest India, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka leading the state-level counts. The authors highlighted these patterns within a conservation framework that priorities in gold-growth canopy and host-tree networks in humid forests, microhabitat refugia across elevational gradients, ex situ backup for micro range, myco-heterotrophic taxa and community-led stewardship in human dominated landscapes. The present study provides a reproducible baseline, visuals, and state-level targets to inform policy and restoration.
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Literature cited 1: Abraham A. and Vatsala P. (1981). Introduction to Orchids with illustrations and Descriptions of 150 South Indian Orchids. Tropical Botanic Gardens and Research Institute, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
Bharti D.K., Edgecombe G.D., Karanth K.P. and Joshi J. (2021). Spatial patterns of phylogenetic diversity and endemism in the Western Ghats, India: A case study using ancient predatory arthropods. Ecology and Evoluation,11(23):16499-16513.
Literature cited 2: Deorani S.C and Naithani H.B. (1995). Orchids of Nagaland. Oriental Enterprises, Dehradun, India.
Deva S. and Naithani H.B. (1986). The Orchid Flora of North West Himalaya. Print & Media Associates, New Delhi, India.
ID: 66654
Title: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) Sector in Uttarakhand and its Future Prospects
Author: D.S. Bisht Herbal Research and Development Institute (HRDI), Mandal-Gopeshwar, Uttarakhand Abhishek Tripathi
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (2) Feb 26 Pg No. 113-119 (2026)
Subject: Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) Sector in Uttarakhand and its Future Prospects
Keywords: Healthcare benefits, Economic development, Cultural heritage, Environmental sustainability, Medicinal plant cultivation, Agriculture diversification.
Abstract: Medicinal plants are vital for a village, society, state or country, providing significant healthcare benefits, driving economic development, and supporting cultural heritage and environmental sustainability. They form a crucial natural resource with local and global impact. The cultivation, collection, processing, and trade of medicinal plants create significant employment opportunities, particularly in rural hilly areas. Promoting the cultivation of medicinal plants encourages agricultural diversification and offers farmers profitable alternative crops, which can enhance economic stability. For the achievement of required goals in medicinal plant sector Uttarakhand has formulated important policies and infrastructure development in the state, which resulted positive present outcomes and bright future prospects.
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Literature cited 1: Akerele O., Heywood V. and Synge H. (1991). Conservation of medicinal plants. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK.
Annual Report (2020). Release of Final Estimates of 2019-20 and First Advance Estimates of 2020-21 of Area and Production of Horticultural Crops. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India.
Literature cited 2: Annual Report (2022). Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Government of India Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi-110 001 www.agriwelfare.
gov.in Annual Report NMPB (2025). Support by NMPB for cultivation and processing of medicinal plants in tribal districts.
ID: 66653
Title: Indigenous Wisdom to Ethical Innovation in Tribal Knowledge Protection, Medicinal Plant Quality Integrity, and Nagoya-Compliant Conservation Priorities
Author: Praveen Chandra Dubey Mohammad Nadeem Khan
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (2) Feb 26 Pg No. 103-112 (2026)
Subject: Indigenous Wisdom to Ethical Innovation in Tribal Knowledge Protection, Medicinal Plant Quality Integrity, and Nagoya-Compliant Conservation Priorities
Keywords: Indigenous knowledge systems, Medicinal plant quality integrity, Nagoya Protocol compliance, Biocultural conservation, Ethical bioprospecting.
Abstract: Traditional medicinal knowledge (TMK) developed by indigenous and tribal communities embodies one of humanity's oldest and most ecologically grounded healthcare systems. This knowledge—rooted in ancestral wisdom, biodiversity stewardship, spiritual frameworks, and centuries of practical experimentation—continues to inform modern Ethnopharmacology and drug discovery. However, accelerating Bio-piracy, unsustainable bioprospecting, habitat destruction, climate instability, and weakening intergenerational knowledge transmission now threaten both TMK and the biodiversity on which it depends.Aligned with the CBD COP-16/4 (2024) decision on Article 8(j), this article presents a novel, three-pillar framework to protect traditional knowledge systems, ensure medicinal plant quality integrity, and implement Nagoya-compliant conservation strategies. It proposes a forward-looking roadmap integrating indigenous stewardship, modern scientific validation, ethical governance, and community-led conservation and propagation models. The approach not only preserves cultural identity but also strengthens national biodiversity strategies, sustainable livelihoods, and future drug discovery pipelines.
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Literature cited 1: Balick M.J. and Cox P.A. (2020). Plants, People, and Culture: The Science of Ethnobotany. 2nd edn. Garland Science, New York.
Berkes F. (2018). Sacred Ecology: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Resource Management. 4th edn.Routledge, New York.
Literature cited 2: Botanical Survey of India (2022). Red List of Threatened Plants of India. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, Kolkata.
CBD Secretariat (2020). Global Biodiversity Outlook 5. Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Montreal.
ID: 66652
Title: Successive measurements of sample plots
Author: M.D. Chaturvedi
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (1) Jan 26 Pg No. 99-100 (2026)
Subject: Successive measurements of sample plots
Keywords: None
Abstract: A high degree of accuracy, which to the practical forester must in the majority of cases be merely of academic interest, is a sine qua non for all sample plot measurements. Most delicate and elaborate methods with varying claims to accuracy have been therefore advanced from time to time to eliminate the errors involved in sample plot measurements. In these provinces, however, we follow the Dehra Method which claims to achieve a high degree of accuracy by means of a simple device which consists in replacing the less elaborate through by no means less accurate Volume Curve by form factor and height curves.
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ID: 66651
Title: Addition of Pyrrosia stigmosa (Polypodiaceae) to the Pteridophyte Diversity of India from Arunachal Pradesh
Author: Chhandam Chanda, Christopher Roy Fraser-Jenkins
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (1) Jan 26 Pg No. 96-98 (2026)
Subject: Addition of Pyrrosia stigmosa (Polypodiaceae) to the Pteridophyte Diversity of India from Arunachal Pradesh
Keywords: None
Abstract: Pyrrosia Mirb., one of the largest genera of family Polypodiaceae, is distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The genus is widespread in India, particularly in the Himalayan region with its many favourable habitats. Twenty Two species of the genus have been reported from India (Fraser-Jenkins et al., 2020).
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Literature cited 1: Chandra S. (2000). The ferns of India: enumeration, synonyms and distribution. pp. 373. International Book Distributors. Dehra Dun.
Dixit R.D. (1984). A Census of the Indian Pteridophytes. pp. 56. Botanical Survey of India. Calcutta.
Literature cited 2: Fraser-Jenkins C.R., Gandhi K.N., Kholia B.S. and Kandel D.R. (2020). An Annotated Checklist of Indian Pteridophytes, Part-3 (Lomariopsidaceae to Salviniaceae). pp. 271 – 272. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehra Dun.
Hovenkamp P.H. (1986). A monograph of the fern genus Pyrrosia (Polypodiaceae). pp. 252 – 255. Leiden University Press. Leiden.
ID: 66650
Title: Extended distribution of Ceropegia hookeri (Apocynaceae: Ceropegieae) in Western Himalaya
Author: Manoj Singh
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (1) Jan 26 Pg No. 93-95 (2026)
Subject: Extended distribution of Ceropegia hookeri (Apocynaceae: Ceropegieae) in Western Himalaya
Keywords: None
Abstract: The genus Cuscuta L., comprises a distinct group of herbaceous ,holoparasitic plants within the Convolvulaceae family (Wu and Raven,1995). About 200 species have been documented worldwide (Costa et al,2020). Nine species of the genus Cuscuta is documented for the flora of India (Meena et al,2020).A floristic survey was undertaken to explore the diversity of parasitic plants in the coastal regions of Kendrapara district, Odisha, during March 225.
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Literature cited 1: Ahmedullah M. and Nayar M.P. (1987). Endemic plants of the Indian region. Botanical Survey of India.
Ansari M.Y. (1984). Asclepiadaceae: Genus-Ceropegia (Fascicles of Flora of India, Fasc. 16). Botanical Survey of India.
Literature cited 2: Bruyns P.V. (2014). The Apocynaceae of Namibia (Strelitzia 34). South African National Biodiversity Institute.
Hooker J.D. (1883). The flora of British India (Vol. 4:66). Reeve & Co., London.
ID: 66649
Title: Cuscuta campestris (Convolvulaceae): A new record to the flora of Odisha, India
Author: Sweta Mishra, Sakti Kanta Rath, Rajeev Kumar Singh, Sanjeet Kumar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (1) Jan 26 Pg No. 91-92 (2026)
Subject: Cuscuta campestris (Convolvulaceae): A new record to the flora of Odisha, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: For centuries, humans have relied on nature to meet their basic needs: food, shelter, clothing, transportation, fragrances, and especially medicine. Plants have become the basis of classy systems of traditional medicine that have existed for thousands of years and continue to provide humanity with new medicines. Early humans gained knowledge of the use of plants for therapeutic purposes and trials through many years of careful observations, experimentation, and errors (Reddy et al,2003; Karunamoorthi et al., 2013).Nature has endowed our country with an immense wealth of plants (Shakya,2016). India is a country rich in a diversity of plants with three levels of biodiversity, that is species diversity, genetic diversity, and habitat diversity.
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Literature cited 1: Choudhary D., Meena K.L., Hans D. and Tak P.K. (2023). Cuscuta campestris (Convolvulaceae): A new record to the flora of Rajasthan, India. Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany, 47(1): 19-21.
Costa C.D.M., Boaretto A.G., Ferreira P.P.A., Silva S.S.D., Nepomuceno S.C., Silva D.B. and Alves F.M. (2020). New records of Cuscuta L. (Convolvulaceae) in Central-West Brazil. Checklist, 16(6): 1725-1731.
Literature cited 2: Das B. and Nath N. (2021). Cuscuta campestris Yunck. (Convolvulaceae): new addition to the alien flora of Assam, India. Plant Science Today, 9(1): 05–08.
Jain S.K. and Rao R.R. (1977). A handbook of field and herbarium methods. Today and Tomorrow Printers and Publishers, New Delhi.
ID: 66648
Title: Threatened plants of Jharkhand state, their ethnomedicinal, food, ecological and economic values
Author: Anuradha Das, Gajender Singh, Sanjeet Kumar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (1) Jan 26 Pg No. 88-90 (2026)
Subject: Threatened plants of Jharkhand state, their ethnomedicinal, food, ecological and economic values
Keywords: None
Abstract: For centuries, humans have relied on nature to, meet their basic needs : Food, Shelter, clothing, fragrances, and especially medicine. Plants have become the basis of classy systems of traditional medicine that have existed for thousands of years and continue to provide humanity with new medicines.
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Literature cited 1: Akshay K.R., Sudharani N., Anjali K.B. and Deepak T.M. (2014). Biodiversity and strategies for conservation of rare, endangered and threatened medicinal plants. Research and Reviews: Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 2(3): 12-20.
Barik S.K., Tiwari O.N., Adhikari D., Singh P.P., Tiwary R. and Barua S. (2018). Geographic distribution pattern of threatened plants of India and steps taken for their conservation. Current Science, 114(3): 470-503.
Literature cited 2: Bhanu S.C. (2017). Rare and threatened Medicinal plants of Santhal Pargana, Jharkhand. The Journal of Indian Botanical Society, 96(1-2): 94-99.
Dar R.A., Shahnawaz M. and Qazi P.H. (2017). General overview of medicinal plants: A review. The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 6(6): 349-351.
ID: 66647
Title: Bird Community Structure Across Forest Habitats: A Study in the Kaladhungi Range of Ramnagar FD, Western Terai Arc Landscape (TAL), Uttarakhand
Author: Arif Ahmad, Meraj Anwar, Ahmed Shaney Rehman
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (1) Jan 26 Pg No. 83-87 (2026)
Subject: Bird Community Structure Across Forest Habitats: A Study in the Kaladhungi Range of Ramnagar FD, Western Terai Arc Landscape (TAL), Uttarakhand
Keywords: None
Abstract: Bird diversity is strongly influenced by habitat heterogeneity, as varied vegetation and landscape features create a mosaic of habitats that sustain different species and enhance community richness (Stein and Kreft,2015; udy et al,2021).Conversely, habitat loss and fragmentation can disrupt bird distribution, density, and richness, often driving declines in habitat specialists while favoring generalist and human-associated species (Dri et al.,2021; Mariano-Neto and Santos, 2023).
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Literature cited 1: Acharya B.K., Vijayan L. and Chettri B. (2010). The bird community of Shingba Rhododendron Wildlife Sanctuary, Sikkim, Eastern Himalaya, India. Tropical Ecology, 51(2): 149–159.
Ahmed T. and Khan A. (2022). Avifaunal feeding guilds' response to landscape compositional heterogeneity and their drivers in forest mosaic, Uttarakhand, India. Journal of Tropical Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0266467422000049.
Literature cited 2: Ahmed T., Bargali H.S. and Khan A. (2019). Status and distribution of Avifauna in Ramnagar forest division, Western Terai-Arc Landscape, Uttarakhand. Indian Forester, 145: 935–945.
Buckland S.T., Rexstad E.A., Marques T.A. and Oedekoven C.S. (2015). Distance Sampling: Methods and Applications; Springer: Berlin/Heidelberg, Germany, 2015; Volume 431.
ID: 66646
Title: German Ivy (Delairea odorata Lem.): A new invasive alien species from North-West Himalaya, India
Author: Ritesh K. Singh, Kuldip S. Dogra, Kumar Ambrish, Puneet Kumar, Brajesh Meena, Youdhveer
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2026
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 152 (1) Jan 26 Pg No. 80-82 (2026)
Subject: German Ivy (Delairea odorata Lem.): A new invasive alien species from North-West Himalaya, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: Plant invasion is a serious environmental issue to address in the present times due to their irreversible ecological impacts in the invaded ecosystems around the globe (Bartz and Kowarik,2019, Dogra et al,2024).The increased rate of plant invasion is posing a serious ecological impact on ecosystems rich in native plant diversity (Rai and Singh,2020).
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Literature cited 1: Bartz R. and Kowarik I. (2019). Assessing the environmental impacts of invasive alien plants: a review of assessment approaches, NeoBiota, 43: 69-99.
Dogra K.S., Sharma R., Kumar A., Singh R.K. and Youdhveer (2024).
Literature cited 2: POWO (2024). Plants of the World Online. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Published on the Internet; http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org