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ID: 66283
Title: Symphyotrichum subulatum (Michx.) G.L. Nesom (Asteraceae): Addition to the Flora of Himachal Pradesh, India
Author: Kuldip S. Dogra , Bhagwati Prashad Sharma , Sangeeta Chandel , Kumar Ambrish , Ritesh K. Singh , Brajesh Meena
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (2) Feb. Pg No. 180-181 (2025)
Subject: Symphyotrichum subulatum (Michx.) G.L. Nesom (Asteraceae): Addition to the Flora of Himachal Pradesh, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: Genus Symphyotrichum Nees rapidly invading in Himachal Pradesh, which was earlier reported from Jammu &Kashmir (Gulzar et al , 2021), Uttar Pradesh (Tripathi and Sharma, 2019), and as a new record to India from the tropical to subtropical areas of the Gangetic plains biogeographical zone (Sharma et al, 2012; Kartikeyan et al, 2020).During the recent plant exploration tour, authors collected one abundantly occurring plant species Symphyotrichum subulatum 9Michx) G.L. Nesom of family Asteraceae from Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh which is now reported as a new addition to the flora of Himachal Pradesh.
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Literature cited 1: Gulzar R., Khuroo A.A., Rather Z.A. Ahmad R and Rashid I. (2021).Symphyotrichum subulatum(Michx) G.LNesom (Asteraceae): a new distribution record of an alien plant species in Kashmir Himalaya, India. Check List, 17 (2):569-574, https://doi.org/10.15560/17.2.569
Literature cited 2: Kartikeyan S., Sanjappa M.,Moorthy S., Bhattacharjee B., Dash S.S., Meena S.L. and Mastakar V.K. (2020). Asteraceae nom.Cons.(Compositae.nom.Alt) In flowering Plants India: An Annotated Checklist 9Dicotyledons Vol.1)713 (Eds.Mao, A.A. &Dash, S.S.). Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata.

ID: 66282
Title: Initial Evaluation of selected Bamboo species in terms of survival: A stride towards renewing the Flute Industries in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, India
Author: Alok Yadav , Sanchili Verma , Rahul Nishad , Sanjay Singh , Kuldeep Chauhan
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (2) Feb. Pg No. 177-179 (2025)
Subject: Initial Evaluation of selected Bamboo species in terms of survival: A stride towards renewing the Flute Industries in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh, India
Keywords: None
Abstract: Bamboo, one of the fastest-growing plants on earth is extensively spread in tropical and subtropical climates, where the annual precipitation ranges from 120 cm to 400 cm and the temperatures between 16°C to 38°C (Chauhan et al, 2016).Across the world , 1, 663 species of bamboo fall into 123 genera , with298 genera and more than 120 species being herbaceous habitats (Vorntsova et al, 2016; wang et al, 2020).Bamboo is an eco-friendly substitute attaining maturity within five years. It is often termed the 'Green Gold of the 21st century' as it is available at a considerably lower price than wood and is as strong as the strongest wood (Behari, 2006)
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Literature cited 1: Arinasa I.B.K. and Bagus I. (2010) Bamboo diversity and utilization in Balinese rituals at Angsri Village- Bali, Indonesia.J. Am.Bamboo Soc., 23 (1): 29-37.
Literature cited 2: Banik R.L. (2010) Biology and Silviculture of Muli Bamboo: Melocanna baccifera 9Roxb) Kurz. National Mission on Bamboo Application, New Dehi, 237.

ID: 66281
Title: Ecological services and indigenous traditional knowledge (ITK) of Terminalia L., specis of India: a conservation aspect
Author: Suchetana Mukherjee , Mangesh J. Dagawal , Annapurna Dhal , Anu Sreedevi , Sugimani Marndi , Sanjeet Kumar , Jaydeep Kumar Sahu
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (2) Feb. Pg No. 173-176 (2025)
Subject: Ecological services and indigenous traditional knowledge (ITK) of Terminalia L., specis of India: a conservation aspect
Keywords: None
Abstract: The whole world is facing climatic changes and global warming along with several health problems. In this aspect, only one solution is afforestation, protection of natural forests, conservation of ITK (Indigenous Traditional Knowledge), and vegetation relationships in a landscape. India is rich in Ayurveda, and the WHO 9World Helth Organisation) also declares on traditional medicine, and 60 % of people in tribal and rural areas use herbal medicines (Das et al, 2020: Bulbul et al., 2022).
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Literature cited 1: Bulbul M.R.H., Chowdhury M.N.U., Naima T.A., Sami S.A.Imtiaj M.S., Huda N. and Uddin M.G. (2022). A Comprehensive Review on the diverse pharmacological perspectives of Terminalia chebula TRetz.Heliyon, 1-16.
Literature cited 2: Chakrabarty T., Krishna G. and Rasingam L. (2019). Taxonomic notes on Indian Terminalia (Combretaceae). Plant Science Today. 6 (3): 281-286.

ID: 66280
Title: Traditional Kinnauri herbal tea: Rhododendron anthopogon D. Don Var. hypenanthum (Balf. f.) Hara
Author: Rajendra Kumar , B.D. Sharma
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (2) Feb. Pg No. 172-172 (2025)
Subject: Traditional Kinnauri herbal tea: Rhododendron anthopogon D. Don Var. hypenanthum (Balf. f.) Hara
Keywords: None
Abstract: Tribal communities are known to carefully preserve their ethical, cultural, linguistic, and social identity over the past several centuries. In the same continuity, they have also made several investigations for getting survival foods, ethnic medicines and beverages for maintaining their health and wellness under extreme climatic fluctuations.
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Literature cited 1: Lama Yeshi Choden, Ghimire S.K. and Aumeenuddy-Thomas Y. (2001). Medicinal Plants of Dolpo: Amchis knowledge and conservation. People and Plant Initiative, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Literature cited 2: Tsarong Tsewang J (1994).Medicinal plants. Tibetan Medical Publications, Kalimpong, West Bengal, India

ID: 66279
Title: Vanda tessellata Useful Orchid of Narsinghpur District
Author: Deepika Patel,Rahul Soni and Satish Mohabe
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (2) Feb. Pg No. 169-171 (2025)
Subject: Vanda tessellata Useful Orchid of Narsinghpur District
Keywords: None
Abstract: India is hub of many floral and faunal treasures with incredible landscapes. Orchid species are one of them that fascinate many reserchers and common people due to their attractive flower patterns. Many researchers have worked on orchids in different aspects, but very few reports are available on their medicinal values 9Dash et al, 2008; Kumar et al, 2018).
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Literature cited 1: Dash P.K.Sahoo S. and Bl S. (2008). Ethnobotanical studies on Orchids of Niyamgiri Hill ranges, Orissa, India Ethnobotanical Leaflets, 70-78. Hossain, MM. (2009). Traditional therapeutic uses of some indigenous orchids of Bngladesh.Med.AROM.Plant SciBiotech., 101-106.
Literature cited 2: Jalal J.S., Kumar P. and Pangley Y.P.S. (2008). Ethnomedicinal Orchids of Uttarakhand, Western Himalaya. Ethnobotanical Leaflets, 1227-30. Khasim S.M. and Rao P.M. (1999). Medicinal importance of orchids.Botanica, 66-91

ID: 66278
Title: Clerodendrum glandulosum Lindl.- An Important Wild Edible Plant by the Khasi Tribe of Meghalaya, India
Author: H. Tynsong , Melboreen Dkhar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (2) Feb. Pg No. 162-168 (2025)
Subject: Clerodendrum glandulosum Lindl.- An Important Wild Edible Plant by the Khasi Tribe of Meghalaya, India
Keywords: East Indian glory bower, Coal mining, Dishes, Bitter, Home gardens
Abstract: Clerodendrum glandulosum Lindl. (synonymous to Clerodendrum colebrookianum Walp.), often referred to as East Indian Glory Bower, is a perennial shrub that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. The plant has gained popularity among several tribes of North Eastern Region, India for the treatment of inflammatory, malaria, diabetes, indigestion, hypertension, fever, asthma, rheumatism, and other disorders and diseases. The present research aims to describe the distribution, propagation, and procedures involved in preparing leaves of C. glandulosum as vegetable by the Khasi tribe of Meghalaya. The study showed that C. glandulosum is a light dependent species. According to a household survey, agroforests are where the bulk of leaves are collected, with the rest coming from natural forests and home gardens. The plant's leaves can be used to prepare a variety of dishes, the most popular of which include those prepared with dal (pulses), beef, and pork. This study revealed an important traditional knowledge system that if leaves harvested from plant for the first time the taste are bitter whereas, leaves harvested from plants on a regular basis each year are extremely testy. The plant thrives well on all kinds of landscape, even in those areas affected by coal mining in the state of Meghalaya.
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Literature cited 1: Addis G.G, Asfaw Z., Singh V., Woldu Z. Baidu-Forson J.J. and Bhattacharya S. (2013).Dietary values of wild and semi wild edible plants in southern Ethiopia. Afr. J. Food Agric.Nutr. Devel.13 (2): 7485-7503 Balakrishnan N.P. (1981-1983). Flora of Jowal, Meghalaya.Vol.1 & II Botanical Survey of India, Howrah, India.
Literature cited 2: Begum S.S. and Hynniewta T.M. (2007). Medicinal plant resources of Nameri Nation Park, Assam, India. Annals of Forestry, 15 (1) : 62-70. Bharucha Z and Pretty J. (2010). The roles and values of wild foods in agricultural systems. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society, 365 (1554): 2913-26.

ID: 66277
Title: Baseline Study on Extended Distribution and a Note on Threat Assessment of Crinum woodrowii from Northern Western Ghats
Author: D.M. Mahajan , Mayur Mahendra Bhagwat
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (2) Feb. Pg No. 157-161 (2025)
Subject: Baseline Study on Extended Distribution and a Note on Threat Assessment of Crinum woodrowii from Northern Western Ghats
Keywords: Crinum woodrowii, IUCN, Extended distribution, Northern Western Ghats, Endangered, GeoCAT
Abstract: Crinum woodrowii Baker, a critically endangered bulbous plant in the Amaryllidaceae family, was historically limited to Kates Point, Mahabaleshwar, India. It was rediscovered in 2004 after being thought extinct. This study aimed to assess its new distribution and threats. Over the past six years, eleven additional populations have been identified in the Northern Western Ghats, expanding its known altitudinal range from 22 m to 1275 m. The species is now known to have a total of 1,666 mature individuals, with no subpopulation exceeding 250. Its Extent of Occurrence (EOO) is 26,875.811 km² and its Area of Occupancy (AOO) is 64 km², qualifying it as "Endangered" under IUCN criteria (EN B2 b (iii, iv) c(iv); C2a(i)). Key threats include habitat loss from infrastructure development, shifting cultivation, and tourism, leading to significant habitat degradation and population decline, particularly at few locations. Additionally, biotic threats such as predation and bulb exploitation further endanger the species. This research highlights the urgent need for conservation actions to protect newly discovered populations of C. woodrowii, providing crucial baseline data for future efforts.
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Literature cited 1: Bhagat R.B. (2018).Floristic diversity of Mulshi, Northern Western Ghats A.R.Printers, p.280. Datar M.N. and Ghats V. (2006). Changing floristic diversity of Katraj hill, Pune, Geobios, 33 (2/3): 133.
Literature cited 2: Deshpande S., Sharma B.D and Nayar M.P. (1993-1995).Flora of Mahabaleshwar and adjoining Maharashtra. Botanical Survey of India, Calcutta, 776pp. Gaikwad S.P. Garad K.U. and Gore R.D. (2014).Crinum solapurense (Amaryllidaceae), a new species from Maharashtra, India.Kew Bulletin,69 (2): 1-5.

ID: 66276
Title: Pollen Morphology of Some Selected Taxa in the Jorhat District, Assam, India
Author: Prostuti Neog , Sumit Singh , Tridip Phukan , Mantu Bhuyan
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (2) Feb. Pg No. 144-156 (2025)
Subject: Pollen Morphology of Some Selected Taxa in the Jorhat District, Assam, India
Keywords: Pollen grains, Pollen morphology, Jorhat district
Abstract: Pollen grains exhibit a wide range of diverse morphological characteristics. Pollen taxonomy, which involves classifying and identifying pollen grains, is crucial for various aspects of pollen study. The present study was undertaken from August 2023 to December 2023 in Jorhat district of Assam, India. The pollen morphology of 33 different flowering plant species belonging to 18 families have been carried out and variations in shape, symmetry, exine structure sculpture, etc., have been found. In this study, out of 33 different plant species, 12.12% are tree species, 54.54% are herb species and 33.33% are shrub species.
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Literature cited 1: Bera S.K. Basumatary S.K. and Dixit S (2009).Studies on pollen morphology and phenological characteristics of some economically important arborescent taxa of Tropical Forest lower Brahmaputra Valley, Assam, North East India. Journal of Palynology, 43:1-9. Blackmore S. (2000).The palynological compass: The contribution of palynology to systematics. In Plant systematics for the 21st century: Proceeedings from a symposium held at the Wenner-Gren Centre, Stockholm, Sweden, September 1998 (pp.161-177).Portland Press.
Literature cited 2: Calderone N.W. and Johnson B.R. (2002).The within-nest behaviour of honeybee pollen foragers in colonies with a high or low need for pollen. Animal Behaviour, 63 (4): 749-758. DeGrandi-Hoffman G., Eckholm B.J. and Huang M.H. (2013).A comparison of bee bread made by Africanized and European honey bee (Apis mellifera) and its effects on hemolymph protein litters. Apidologie, 44:52-63.

ID: 66275
Title: Distribution of Ebony trees (Diospyros spp.) in forests of Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India
Author: H.S. Shashwathi , Y.L. Krishnamurthy , K Manjunath , Rakshitha H.M. Jain
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (2) Feb. Pg No. 109-117 (2025)
Subject: Distribution of Ebony trees (Diospyros spp.) in forests of Shivamogga district, Karnataka, India
Keywords: Western Ghats, Ebony trees, Diospyros, Conservation status, Species richness.
Abstract: The Western Ghats of India serve as the primary habitat for numerous valuable flora and fauna species. The Western Ghats in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka state is home to a variety of rare and endemic plant species. A number of tree species categorized under the genus Diospyros L. are commonly referred to as Ebony trees, which hold significant economic value. This particular investigation was focused on conducting a survey of these trees within the forested areas of Shivamogga district, encompassing seven key taluks, with the additional aim of assessing the conservation status of these trees. The survey encompassed a total of 21 locations within the district. The results of the survey revealed the presence of 14 Diospyros species in Shivamogga district, among which one is critically endangered, two are vulnerable, two are least concern, while the rest are either data deficient or have not been evaluated. The highest diversity of Diospyros species was documented in the Agumbe region of Tirthahalli taluk.
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Literature cited 1: Deblauwe V. (2021). Life histroy, uses, trade and management of Drospyros crassiflora Hern, the ebony tree of the central African forests: A state of knowledge.Forest Ecology and Management . 481 (118655): 1-12.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2020.118655. Gamble J.S. (1921).Flora of the Presidency of Madras.Vol.2 The Authority of the Secretary of State for India in Council.Adlard and son limited , Hart Street, London.531pp.
Literature cited 2: Gunaga S,Rajeshwari N. Vasudeva R. and Ganeshaiah K.N. (2015). Floristic composition of the Kaan forests of Sagar Taluk: sacred landscape in the central Western Western Ghats. Karnataka, India, Check list11 (3): 1626-1626.https://doi.org/10.15560/11.3.1626. Jayakumar Rand Nair K.K.N. (2013). Species Diversity and Tree Regeneration Patterns in Tropical Forests of the Western Ghats, India. International Scholarly Research Notices Ecology, 1-14.https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/890862.

ID: 66274
Title: ffect of intercropping Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) on Growth and Yield of Nagpur Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco.) in South-Eastern Rajasthan
Author: Bhupendra Singh , S.B.S. Pandey *, P. Bhatnagar , Ashutosh Mishra , Shubhanshu .
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (2) Feb. Pg No. 109-117 (2025)
Subject: ffect of intercropping Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) on Growth and Yield of Nagpur Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco.) in South-Eastern Rajasthan
Keywords: Agroforestry, Intercropping system, Mandarin, Growth and Yield
Abstract: The field experiment was conducted during 2020-21 and 2021-22 at the Instructional Farm, Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar (Agriculture University, Kota). The fourteen-year-old plantation of Nagpur mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco.) was used for the present intercropping study. The coriander (var. RCR-436, RKD-18 and RCR- 728) was selected as an intercrop along with two biofertilizers (Azotobacter and PSB) for the study. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with thirteen treatments and three replications. The observations on growth and yield of Nagpur mandarin were recorded during the course of investigation under study for both the years. The maximum fruit yield of Nagpur mandarin was recorded in treatment C11 (100.25 q/ha) during first year 11 as compared to second year (96.46 q/ha) of the study in same treatment.
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Literature cited 1: Abobatta W.F. (2019).Biofertilizers and citrus cultivation.Ecologyand Environmental Sciences, 5 (4): 171-176. Asharam, Chaturvedi O.P. and Indradev (2018). Role of Agroforestry in Current Scenario. Agroforestry for climate resilience and rural livelihood. Scientific Publication Jodhpur, 1-10.
Literature cited 2: Das S., Chattopadhyay P.K. and Chatterjee R. (2008). Intercropping studies in the juvenile tamarind orchard. Indian Agriculture, 52 (1&2): 57-62. Doddabasawa D. and Chittapur B.M. (2023). Tree Crop interaction -A sustainability issue in agroforestry: A review. Indian Journal of Agroforestry, 25 (1) :45-50.

ID: 66273
Title: Tree Diversity of Polathala Sacred Grove, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Author: C. Nagendra , S. Akkulanna , Bodigadla Kranthi , Nandimandalam Raja Sekhar Reddy , S. Sunitha , A. Madhusudhana Reddy
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (2) Feb. Pg No. 124-132 (2025)
Subject: Tree Diversity of Polathala Sacred Grove, Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Keywords: Tree diversity, Sacred grove, Seshachalam hills, Tropical dry deciduous forests, Ecological significance
Abstract: Sacred groves are the large areas of virgin or human-modified landscape with a diverse range of species that have been protected by local people for centuries due to cultural, religious beliefs, and taboo that the deities live in them and protect the villagers from various calamities. The present study was carried out the tree diversity of Polathala sacred grove in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. A total of 133 tree species belongs to 100 genera distributed in 35 families were recorded. Fabaceae was found to be the largest family with 28 species followed by Malvaceae 08 and Rubiaceae 08. Analysis of 133 species a total 5 species are endemics. According to IUCN criteria, endangered 3, Vulnerable 07, Data deficient 01, Near Threatened 01 and Least Concern 53. Off these 133 taxa 120 species native to India, 13 species outside from India. The current data will be useful in determining the current status of tree species and will be used by the forest department and conservationists to establish management plans for the conservation of priority species in the region.
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Literature cited 1: Devi L. S and Yadava P.S. (2006). Floristic diversity assessment and vegetation analysis of topical semievergreen forest of Manipur, Northeast India. Tropical Ecology, 47 (1): 89-98. Gamble J.S. and Fischer C.E.C (1915-1935). Flora of the Presidency of Madras. Vols. I-III, Adlard & Co., London
Literature cited 2: Hooker J.D (1872-1897). Flora of British Indi.Vols.I-VII.Reeve and Co., Kent,UK. Hughes D.J. and Chandran S.M.D. (1998) Sacred grove around the earth: An Overview. Pages69-86, In: Ramakrishnan,P.S.Saxena K.G.and Chandrashekhara,U.M. (Editors) Conserving the Sacred for Biodiversity Management. UNESCO and Oxford-IBH Publishing, New Delhi.

ID: 66272
Title: Tree species Diversity in Narepally Reserve Forest Hyderabad, Telangana
Author: Shiphra Jones , K. Ammani
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (2) Feb. Pg No. 118-123 (2025)
Subject: Tree species Diversity in Narepally Reserve Forest Hyderabad, Telangana
Keywords: Biodiversity, Flora, Narepally reserve forest, Tree species
Abstract: Biodiversity conservation is the need of the hour due to increasing threats from anthropogenic impacts. The vulnerability of species and biodiversity in general, affecting ecological balance and environmental quality, is also increasing day by day. Trees are unique in terms of development, sustainability, and longevity, with a lifespan in the living world reaching up to several years. The main aim of this study is to analyse the diversified composition of tree flora in the Narepally Reserve Forest, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, through field data collection from July 2022 to September 2023. A total of 69 tree species belonging to 25 families and 54 genera were enumerated in the study of which 01 is EN, 03-VU, 02-NT, and 32-LC are tree species under the IUCN Red List Criteria. Protection of this reserve forest is essential to conserve the native plant species of this ecologically important forest area.
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Literature cited 1: Bryant D., Nielson D. and Tangley L. (1997).Last Frontier Forests: Ecosystems and Economies on the Edge, Washington DC: World Resources Institute. Carson W. and Schnitzer S. (20110.Tropical Forest community ecology. Oxford: John Wiley &Sons.
Literature cited 2: Deb J.C. Roy A and Wahedunnabi M.D. (2015). Structure and composition of understory tree lets and over story trees in a protected area of Bangladesh. Forest Science and Technology, 11 (2): 76-85. FAO (2020). Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020-Main report. Rome.

ID: 66271
Title: Plant species Diversity of Woody Species in Community Forest of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya, North East India
Author: Larikynti Iangrai , Shiva Shankar Chaturvedi
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (2) Feb. Pg No. 109-117 (2025)
Subject: Plant species Diversity of Woody Species in Community Forest of East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya, North East India
Keywords: Tree diversity, Population structure, Community forest, Meghalaya.
Abstract: Woody species diversity and community characteristics of community forest were investigated in East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya, North Eastern India. A total of 144 species were recorded belonging to 94 genera and 58 families in the four community forests. The Shannon-Wiener Index (H') of the tree species in the four forest stands ranged from 1.59 to 3.48, Simpson's dominance index from 0.02 to 0.07, evenness index from 0.80 to 0.89 and Margalef index ranges from 4 to 10. The density of woody species ranged from 788 to 1624 trees ha-1. The dominant families includes Lauraceae with 17 species, Fagaceae with 11 species and Moraceae with 11 species. The study provides significant insights into the species variety and community structure of trees that are present in the community forest which is essential for effective management and preservation of the forests.
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Literature cited 1: Adekunle V.A.J.Olagoke A.O. and Akindele S.O (2013). Tree species diversity and structure of a Nigerian strict nature reserve. Tropical Ecology, 54 (3): 275-289. Ayyappan N. and Parthasarathy N. (1999).Biodiversity inventory of trees in a large-scale permanent plot of tropical evergreen forest at Varagaliar, Anamalais, Western Ghats, India. Biodiversity and Conservation, 8:1533-1554.
Literature cited 2: Balakrishnan N.P. (1981-1983). Flora of Jowai.2 Vols. BSI, Hawrah. Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968).A Revised Survey of the Forest Types of India New Delhi; Manager of Publications, New Delhi.

ID: 66270
Title: Diversity and Distribution of Macrofungi in some Sacred Groves of Bankura District, West Bengal, India
Author: Atanu Nayak , Ram Kumar Bhakat , Prasanta Kumar Pandit
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (2) Feb. Pg No. 99-108 (2025)
Subject: Diversity and Distribution of Macrofungi in some Sacred Groves of Bankura District, West Bengal, India
Keywords: Sacred groves, Macrofungi, Conservation, Bankura district.
Abstract: Sacred groves are traditionally conserved sites which act as safe houses for local biodiversity. Macrofungi are a diverse and ecologically important group of fungi that play various roles in ecosystems though they have received less attention in practice. This work is the first attempt to provide baseline information about assemblage, diversity and distribution pattern of macrofungi in ten isolated sacred groves situated in ten different Civil blocks of Bankura district, West Bengal. These groves conserve 66 species (5 belonging to Ascomycota and 61 belonging to Basidiomycota) of macrofungi, of which a significant portion (69.69%) is saprophytic in nature. Out of those 66 species, only 5 species belong to Ascomycota and the remaining 61 belongs to Basidiomycota. Among the surveyed groves, Simladihi Jaher Than in-houses the maximum number (37) of macrofungi whereas Raidihi Gram than conserve lowest number (7) of the same. Majority of the species (36 spp.) fall into the frequency class A and 21 species belong to frequency class B. However, 3 species show highest frequency percentage (70%). 23 species are consumed as protein rich food by the locals. Out of the edible fungi, some are sold in the nearby market for the livelihood. Some additional observations regarding the threats and status of these groves are also noted. In future, multidimensional data should be collected and processed, to effectively make functional clusters of sacred groves and accordingly to plan a better management strategy.
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Literature cited 1: Bhakat R.K. (1990).Tribal ethics of forest conservation.Yojana (March 16-31): 23-27. Bhakat R.K. (2003).Socio-religious and ecological perspective of a sacred grove form Midnapore District. Science and Culture, 69: 371-374
Literature cited 2: Bhakat R.K. (2009). Chilkigarh Kanaka Durga Sacred Grove, West Bengal. Current Science, 96:185 Boa E. (2004). Wild edible fungi: A global overview of their use and importance to People. Non-wood Forest Products, No17, FAO, Rome.

ID: 66269
Title: Exploring the Untapped Potential: Picrorhiza kurroa Royle Ex. Benth (Kutki) Cultivation in the Western Himalayas- A Review
Author: S. Rastogi , S. K. Kapta , Rajesh Chauhan
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2025
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 151 (1) Jan. Pg No. 70-75 (2025)
Subject: Exploring the Untapped Potential: Picrorhiza kurroa Royle Ex. Benth (Kutki) Cultivation in the Western Himalayas- A Review
Keywords: Picrorhiza kurroa, Kutki, Agro-Technique, Conservation, Cultivation.
Abstract: Picrorhiza kurroa (Kutki) is an endangered species with a restricted habitat of alpine and sub-alpine vegetation in the Himalayas. It is one of the most sorts after medicinal plant at world level and figured among the 37 identified top priority species for conservation and cultivation in Western Himalayas owing to its narrow distribution range, small population size and high value. Its status in the wild is at risk due to indiscriminate, uncontrolled harvesting and a lack of organized cultivation. The cultivation of Kutki can be a profitable venture for farmers and entrepreneurs due to its increasing demand in the herbal medicine industry. Governments of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are promoting the cultivation of this plant for the last few years. However, the cultivation attempts made by these governments are not sufficient. So, more area should be brought under its cultivation to increase the income of the farmers as well as to save the species from extinction. The efforts put by agencies like JICA should be appreciated and there is urgent need that some more organizations should come up to fund projects like this for ensuring the sustainability of the crop.
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