ID: 53782
Title: Butterflies of Pench Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India
Author: Umesh Kumar L. Tiwari, Jyotirmay Jena and N.S. Dungriyal
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 10, October 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Butterfly fauna, Biodiversity, environmental indicators, species compositions
Abstract: Rich butterfly fauna was found in Pench Tiger Reserve (Area 757.904 Km2) which include a total of 126 butterfly species belonging to 74 genera and 5 families. Family Nymphalidae was dominant with 51 species belonging to 23 genera followed by Lycanidae with 37 species in 25 general, Hesperidae and Pieridae with 16 and 14 species respectively and Papillionidae was represented by only 8 species.
Location: 241
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ID: 53781
Title: A preliminary survey of faunal diversity of Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary with special reference to lesser-known forms, Orissa
Author: Sunit K. Das, S.D.Rout, D.P. Sahoo, P.Mohanta and A. Brahma
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 10, October 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Kuldiha WL Sanctuary, Diversity, Biodiversity, Lesser known, Habitat, Flora and Fauna
Abstract: Study was conducted to get some baseline information on faunal diversity of Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary of Balasore district, Orissa. Habitat surveyed includes tropical semi evergreen forest, sal tree forest, moist mix deciduous forest, roadside vegetation, water bodies and their surroundings. A total of 86 species of invertebrates, 9 species of fishes, 5 species of amphibians, 39 species of reptiles, 133 species of birds and 25 species of mammals were recorded during the study. Sloth bear and Elephant are the key species of the area. Sancturay is a good habitat for Leopard. Other mammals have low population due to hunting and food gathering habit for Leopard. Other mammals have low population due to hunting and food gathering habit of tribal and loss of habitat. The presence of giant squirrel also indicates the good health of the upper canopy of the sanctuary.
Location: 241
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ID: 53780
Title: Butterflies of Ambazari garden and surroundings of Nagpur city, Maharashtra, India
Author: Ashish D. Tiple and Arun M. Khurad
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 10, October 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: India, Butterflies, Ambazari garden, Nagpur City, Status, Occurrence, Diversity
Abstract: A study was conducted to record the diversity of butterflies, its status and occurrence in the Ambazari garden and bare ground at lake side within Nagpur city, Central India, from June 2006 to May 2009. A total of 104 species of butterflies belonging to Papilionidae (07 species), Pieridae (3 species), Nymphalidae (33 species), Lycaenidae (37 species) and Hesperiidae (14 species) with 35 new records to Nagpur city were recorded. Most species were observed from the monsoon (hot/wet season) to early winter (cool/wet season) but thereafter butterfly population was declined in early summer (March). Among the butterflies recorded, 15 species come under the protection category as per the Indian Wild Life Protection Act 1972. The observations support the high value of this city garden and bare ground for conservation of butterflies and research on their biology.
Location: 241
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ID: 53779
Title: A preliminary review on conservation status of Shivalik landscape in Northwest India
Author: K. Sivakumar, S. Sathyakumar and G.S.Rawat
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 10, October 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Shivalik landscape, Community Reserves, Protected Areas
Abstract: The Shivalik landscape is extended from the Indus basin to the Brahmaputra with one gap of over 300km from the Sapta Kosi to the Manas River. The Shivalik landscape, has been categorized under Indo-Gangetic plains and it has special significance in India ' s biogeography due to intermingling of taxa from the Indo-Malayan and Palaearictic regions. In the Northwest part of Shivaliks, a total of 21 wildlife protected areas had been established in six states and one Union Territory covering up to ca 2500 km2. Though, more than 80% of existing protected area of Shivaliks are in the Northwest Shivaliks, it is yet to cover some of the unique biodiversity of this region. Shivaliks in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh are comparatively not well represented in the existing PA network of this region. Wildlife Divisions of Ropar, Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur in Punjab, and the catchment area of Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh have been identified as potential Community/Conservation Reserves. Moreover, four clustres of Protected Areas such as 1) Kashmir, 2) Punjab and Chandigarh, 3) Himachal and Haryana, and 4) Uttarakhand have been identified in this region which may be reviewed and linked through available wildlife corridors. Of the identified four clusters of Protected Areas, two clusters require bilateral cooperation between two States for better coordination and management.
Location: 241
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ID: 53778
Title: Nesting of rare vultures in Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh, India
Author: Janmejay Sethi and N.P.S Chuahan
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 10, October 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Rare, Vulture, Nesting, Katernighat, Uttar Pradesh
Abstract: Out of the 9 species of vultures, more than 90 percent of two species of vultures, the white-rumped and long-billed, have been wiped out. The main reason for such decline in the population has been attributed to presence of diclofenac. The manufacture of diclofenac for cattle is now banned. But it is still used as people have stocks and they are unwilling to throw away. But there is an acceptable "vulture-safe" alternative available i.e. meloxicam. Though several breeding centres have been set up to restock the vulture population, occurrence of natural nesting sites are quite rare. The authors critically observed the movement of vultures. End of winter (October-March) is the nestign season of Gyps vultures and an area of c. 2 km2 of Semal and Haldu plantation was identified as the roosting plance.
Two species of vultures (white-rumped and king vultures) were found nesting in the sal and teak dominated mixed forest and scrub forest with grasslands. Maximum numbers of nests (65.4%) were seen on the semal (Bombax ceiba). A total of 39 nests (built on 26 trees) occupied by white-rumped and king vultures were counted in Sadar beat of Katrniaghat range during April, May and June. Most of the trees had just one nest.
Location: 241
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ID: 53777
Title: Changing dimensions of biodiversity conservation with stakeholders participation in India-path ahead
Author: B.K.Mishra, Ruchi Badola and A.K.Bhardwaj
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 10, October 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Biodiversity, Conservation, Stakeholders, Protected Area, Ecodevelopment, Participation
Abstract: Creation and subsequent expansion of Protected Area (PA) network has often deprived local people of their usufruct rights and displaced communities from their traditional lands. This ' isolationist ' approach has resulted in severe conflicts between local people and PA authorities. Poverty and lack of alternative livelihoods for forest based communities, along with inability to mainstream biodiversity concerns in development planning around biodiversity-rich areas have been recognized as some of the root cause of threats to biodiveristy conservation, and this sowed the seed of an alternate precept and practice of conservation which eventually came to be known as ' ecodevelopment ' . This approach lays emphasis on community participation, explicitly recognizes the special needs of disprivileged and poorest of poor populations within local communities, and attempts to take care of their needs in the programme design. The process of ecodeveloment as evolved in and around PAs of India, has been a step by step action for it and had to deal with the biophysical complexities and socio-political dimensions of biodiversity conservation. This paper attempts to highlight the lessons learnt, critical factors that have contributed to the success of these initiatives, and the range of complex issues that have emerged while implementing ecodevelopment projects in India. It also provides an opportunity of exploring the possibility of expanding this program beyon the boundaries of the PAs.
Location: 241
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ID: 53776
Title: A preliminary survey of butterfly diversity in selected districts in the Western part of Arunachal Pradesh, India
Author: Sanjay Talukdar and Hirendra N. Sarma
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 10, October 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Lepidoptera, butterfly diversity, conservation, Arunachal Pradesh
Abstract: Study on documentation of butterfly was carried out in West Kameng, East Kameng, Lower subansiri and Papumpare district of Arunachal Pradesh. Sampling was done from April 2004 to March 2007. Data was collected following transect method; along a 6 section transect totaling 2 km, through a variety of habitats in each district. 108 butterfly species were recorded in these districts. Different transcet sections had distinct variation in butterfly number. The study areas, which belong to the western part of Arunachal Pradesh have wide range of altitudinal height ranging from 150 m to 2700 m amsl. Five lepidopteran families were recorded which include Paplionidae (15 sp), Pieridae (19 sp). Nymphalidae (56 sp.), Lycaenidae (10 sp) and Hesperiidae (8 sp). Among the collected data, 60% of the species were observed as common butterflies, while 34% uncommon and 6% rare species. Lower Subansiri district exhibited the maximum number of species, while the district of Kameng valley showed the least number.
Location: 241
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ID: 53775
Title: Population variation and distribution of Chukar partridge Alectoris chukar (Gray) in Pauri Garhwal., Western Himalaya
Author: M.S.Bisht, M. Kudreti and A.K.Dobriyal
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 10, October 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Alectoris chukar, Population variation, Distribution, Sightings, Group size, Crop field
Abstract: Distribution, ecology, population and habitat use of Chukar partridge, Alectoris chukar was studied in district Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand during 2008 and 2009. A total 1932 individuals in 498 groups were recorded in 16 sites with an over all mean of 7.78+ 2.07 individuals per sighting and density of 5.31+ 0.86 birds/km2. The group size estimated was 5.77 + 0.89 between 720 and 2000m altitudes. Maximum sightings of the birds were recorded on the south-east facing slopes covered with chir pine, mixed pine forests, scrub near the crop fields. Intensive study showed distinct seasonal variation in population, group size and habitat use across the seasons. Large group sizes were observed during the monsoon and post monsoon season. Chukar found to use all types of habitats but the scrub and crop fields are most preferred in Pauri Garhwal.
Location: 241
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ID: 53774
Title: Preliminary investigation of spider diversity in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand, India
Author: S. Quasin and V.P.Uniyal
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 10, October 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Spider diversity, Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, Sparassidae, Lycosidae, Thomisidae, Xysticus sp
Abstract: A study was conducted to document spider diversity in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. The area is dense forest of Chir pine (Pinus roxburghii), Oak (Quercus semicarpifolia), Birch (Quercus leucotracophora) and Rhododendrons. A total of 64 species/morphospecies under 40 genus and 19 families were recorded. Majority of the spiders collected were web forming due to moist climate and dense vegetation.
Location: 241
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ID: 53773
Title: Food and feeding of vultures in Rajasthan, India
Author: Anil Kumar Chhangani
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 10, October 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Resident vulture, feeding ecology, Gyps indicus, Gyps bengalensis, Gyps fulvus, Gyps hymalayansis
Abstract: During teh period from July, 2004 to July, 2008, a total of 5735 vultures of seven different species were recorded in different geographical regions of Rajasthan. This includes long-billed vulture (Gyps indicus), white-backed vulture (Gyps bengalensis), red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) and Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus) as residents and Himalayan griffon (Gyps hymalayansis), Eurasian griffon (Gyps fulvus) and cinerarious vulture (Aegypius monachus) as winter migrants. Their presence near the carcass dumping grounds in villages, towns and cities is common. Cow carcasses were the main source of food (74%) followed by buffalos(12%), wild animal (8%) carcass (including chinkara, bluebull, black buck, chital and rabbits) and the remaining 6% are other livestock (which includes camel, goat, sheep, donkey, horses, dogs and pigs) at different feeding sites (n=138).
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ID: 53772
Title: Conservation and management effectiveness of Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Orissa, India
Author: B.K.Mishra
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 10, October 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Conservation, Management, Biodiversity, Protection, Ecological restoration and Natural resources
Abstract: Similipal Biosphere Reserve of northern Orissa is one among the seven such reserves of India that form a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves. The overall objective of the Biosphere Reserve programem was to deal with one of the most important questions of reconciling conservation of biodiversity, quest for economic and social development, and maintenance of associated cultural values. Simplipal has been regularly receiving financial assistance from the Ministry of Environmental and Forests (MoEF, GOI) under centrally sponsored scheme. Using a host of participatory evaluation methods, conservation and management success of Biosphere Reserve scheme at Simplipal was evaluated. Major outputs as pwer the project objectives are improved protection, ecological restoration of degraded forests, sustainable utilization of natural resource, better employment opportunies for the local communities, increased conservation awareness, and improved research-management interface and PA-People relationship. The qualitative outputs have generated the overall atmosphere for stakeholder ' s participation, women empowerment and implementation of sustainable development initiatives in the villages of Simlipal Biosphere Reserve.
Location: 241
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ID: 53771
Title: Monitoring tigers in the twenty-first century in India
Author: Vinod Rishi
Editor: Dr. V.R.R.Singh
Year: 2010
Publisher: The Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 10, October 2010
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Forestry
Keywords: Tiger population, Estimation and monitoring, Sampling technique, Pugmark, Census Technique, National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
Abstract: Tiger conservation crisis has been compounded by the inability to precisely estimate and monitor tiger populations in India. The paper presents a historical review of the past approaches and current anomalies, and suggests future possibilites for meaningful evaluation of the status of tiger populations using the best of both the Systems Analysis appraoches as well as the user-friendly field methods.
Location: 241
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ID: 53770
Title: Quantifying the underestimation of soil organic carbon by the Walkley and Black technique-examples from Himalayan and Central Indian soils
Author: Gopal Krishan, S.K.Srivastav, Suresh Kumar, S.K.Saha and V.K.Dadhwal
Editor: P. Balaram
Year: 2009
Publisher: Current Science Association, Vol 96, No 8, 25 April 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Current Science
Keywords: Oxidative combustion-infrared analysis, soil organic carbon, TOC analyser, Walkley and Black method
Abstract: Soil organic carbon (SOC) is an important indicator of soil quality and productivity. The present study focuses on the comparative evaluation of the ' wet digestion ' and ' oxidative combustion-infrared analysis ' methods for determination of SOC with examples from parts of the Himalayan and Central Indian soils. It is found that the commonly used wet digestion (Walkley and Black) method underestimates the SOC significantly. The study estimates a correction factor quite different from the standard adopted in most of the investigations. Considering the importance of SOC stock and dynamics being used as inputs in models predicting global climate change and future global carbon cycle, it is emphasized that appropriate correction factors need to be developed for Indian soils, and applied to the SOC estimates obtained from the Walkley and Black method to improve the accuracy.
Location: 241
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ID: 53769
Title: Species and site effects on leaf traits of woody vegetation in a dry tropical environment
Author: S.K.Pandey, Hema Singh and J.S.Singh
Editor: P. Balaram
Year: 2009
Publisher: Current Science Association, Vol 96, No 8, 25 April 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Current Science
Keywords: Dry tropical forest, inter-species variability, leaf traits, woody species
Abstract: Selected leaf traits (leaf area, leaf weight, specific leaf area and chlorophyll content) from eight woody species at four sites in the dry tropical Vindhyan forest were investigated in order to assess their variability across species and site conditions. The morphological traits such as leaf area and leaf weight were more variable than biochemical traits such as chlorophyll content. There was significant effect of species and site, and the site X species interaction was also significant for all traits. These traits were correlated except for specific leaf area, which was independent of leaf area. A combination of traits could discriminate between the sites. Between-site variability in leaf traits was smaller (1.3-1.5 - fold) than between-species variability (1.7-12.5 fold). The larger inter-species variability reflects marked genotypic variability in the leaf traits, while the smaller between-site variability reflects phenotypic plasticity leading to adaptation to site conditions.
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ID: 53768
Title: Role of sorption properties and water status in control of seed longevity patterns
Author: D. Vijay, M. Dadlani and Shantha Nagarajan
Editor: P. Balaram
Year: 2009
Publisher: Current Science Association, Vol 96, No 8, 25 April 2009
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: None
Subject: Current Science
Keywords: Dehydration-rehydration isotherms, nuclear magnetic resonance, safflower, seed deterioration, soybean
Abstract: The longevity behaviour of two oil-rich seeds, soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) and safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) were compared using their water absorption properties. The nuclear magnetic resonance characterization of water in different moisture equilibrated seeds was studied in relation to the viability of both the crops. The component analysis of the transverse relaxation showed the presence of different components in soybean and safflower at corresponding relative humidity. Even though a more deleterious third component (structurally bound water ) was observed at higher relative humidity in both the crops, the difference in its relative population clearly shows the linkage between molecular mobility of water and longevity. The dehydration and rehydration isotherms studied under the ambient relative humidity pointed towards the possible development of extra polar sites in soybean along with the varied behaviour of these two seeds under fluctuating relative humidity conditions, which is common phenomenon in ambient storage conditions. Thus, the present study emphasizes that the sorption properties along with the structural partitioning of the seed water, which are influenced by the chemical composition of seed, play an important role in the longevity behaviour of seeds besides other factors like lipid peroxidation.
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