ID: 63697
Title: Preliminary Study to Distinguish Sal in Rajaji Tiger Reserve through RS & GIS Technology
Author: Rajeev Shankhwar , M.S. Bhandari , R.K. Meena , H.S. Ginwal
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (12) 1151- 1157 (2018)
Subject: Preliminary Study to Distinguish Sal in Rajaji Tiger Reserve through RS & GIS Technology
Keywords: Sal, Forest genetic resources, Supervised image classification, Remote sensing, Geographical information system, Geocoordinates
Abstract: The forest genetic resources are taped for species distribution, mapping, demarcation, assessment of genetic diversity, population genetics study and adoption of conservation measures for protecting the species for their sustainable utilization. In the present investigation, a methodology was developed to map Sal forest areas by preparing eco-distribution maps with the help of Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographical Information System (GIS) technology. Extensive surveys were conducted in Mohand and Sukh Blocks of Chillawali Range of Rajaji Tiger Reserve during 2016–17. To distinguish the Sal forest from dry mixed deciduous forest, both blocks were divided into 58 square grids (750x750m) and total area covered by each grid was 0.5628 km2. Three to four sample plots of size 6x6m were laid out; and 80 geo-coordinates were recorded in total of 24 grids, out of which 40 geo-coordinates belongs to Sal patches. Sixty per cent Sal patches were further used to train satellite imagery (LANDSAT–8) for supervised image classification. The Google Earth was used for better visual interpretation. Maximum likelihood rule was used to discriminate between Sal forest and dry mixed deciduous forest. Accuracy assessment was carried out with the other forty per cent Sal patches. Total area of both types of forest was found to be 28.14 km2 and area covered under Sal forest was 6.28 km2. The observed Sal dominated areas is in concurrence with the management plan of Rajaji Tiger Reserve but differed from the maps of Forest Survey of India, Dehradun.
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Literature cited 1: Anon. (2011). Forest type Atlas, Forest Survey of India Dehradun, India.
Anon. (2015). India State Forest Report, Forest Survey of India Dehradun, India.
Literature cited 2: Behera M.D., Srivastava S., Kushwaha S.P.S. and Roy P.S. (2000). Stratification and mapping of Taxus baccata L. bearing forests in Talle Valley using remote sensing and GIS. Current Science, 78(8): 1008-1013.
Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968). A Revised Survey of Forest Types of India, Govt. of India Press, New Delhi.
ID: 63696
Title: Managing Harvests of Fuel Wood and Fodder: Major Drivers of Forest Degradation in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan
Author: Priyanka Tiwari, J.V. Sharma
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (12) 1144- 1150 (2018)
Subject: Managing Harvests of Fuel Wood and Fodder: Major Drivers of Forest Degradation in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan
Keywords: Drivers of forest degradation, Unsustainable harvest, Sustainable limit, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Livelihood
Abstract: More than 300 million of rural population in India is fully or partially dependent on forests for their livelihood. Forests are gradually degrading over the years due to unsustainable harvest of fuelwood and fodder, which is being considered as the major drivers of deforestation. This paper aims to identify the major drivers of degradation in the dry deciduous forest of Sariska Tiger Reserve of Rajasthan. The study also quantifies the extent of unsustainable harvest of fuelwood and fodder in the study area. The research study further estimates the potential forest biomass projection owing to substitution of unsustainable harvest with alternative sources of livelihood. The result states that among the various forest products harvested from the core area of Sariska Tiger Reserve, the maximum dependence of households is on self-consumption of fuelwood followed by fodder and sale of fuelwood. It also includes suggesting policy interventions to overcome the unsustainable harvest of the forest produce.
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Literature cited 1: Aggarwal A., Paul V. and Das S. (2009). Forest resources: livelihoods, degradation and climate change in Green India 2047 renewed: looking back to change track. The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi, 91-108pp.
Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968). A Revised Forest Types of India. Manager of Publications, Government of India, Delhi.
Literature cited 2: Da Silveira R. (2011). Management of wildlife in the food plain: A critical look at threats, bottlenecks and the future in Amazonia. Pages 137-144 In: The Amazon varzea: the decade past and the decade ahead. M. Pinedo-Vasquez, M. L. Ruffino, C. Padoch, and E. S. BrondÃzio, eds. Springer, New York, USA.
Tiger Conservation Plan. (2014). Sariska Tiger Reserve, Dept. of Forest, Rajasthan.
ID: 63695
Title: Eco-tourism an Opportunity for Conservation of Forests and Livelihood in State of Himachal Pradesh: A Critical Analysis with Reference to T.N. Godavarman Case
Author: B.L. Negi
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (12) 1136- 1143 (2018)
Subject: Eco-tourism an Opportunity for Conservation of Forests and Livelihood in State of Himachal Pradesh: A Critical Analysis with Reference to T.N. Godavarman Case
Keywords: Eco-tourism, Constitution, T.N. Godavarman, Working Plan, Forest Eco-System Services and Forest Conservation Act, 1980.
Abstract: Eco-tourism in Himalayan region is a growing industry. Therefore, the question arises whether eco-tourism will lead to disturbances in ecology and environment. It is the need of the hour to explore / exploit potential areas to the optimum use by complying the provision of environmental laws. Article 48A mandates that the State is under a Constitutional obligation to protect and improve the environment to safeguard the forest and wild life and Article 51A(g) interalia mandates a citizen to protect and improve the natural environment. The Eco-Tourism Policy, 2017 has notified with the aim to bring the wilderness and virgin ecosystems closer to visitors and at the same time ensure adequate safeguards and systems for the protection and conservation of the natural resources. Without proper conservation of forest eco-system services and natural environment man's life is in jeopardy. Eco-tourism activities should be part of the forest management so that the same shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved prescription of the Working Plan.
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Literature cited 1: Court on its own motion vs State of Himachal Pradesh (Popularly known as Rohtang Case), O A No. 237 (THC) of 2013 dated 9.5.2016.
FSI (2015). Forest Survey of India's Report, Government of India Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change New Delhi.
Literature cited 2: Government of India, Report of the National Forest Commission, 2006, MoEF, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
Government of India, National Forest Policy, 1988, MoEF, New Delhi. Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action vs Union of India, (1996) 5 SCC 281 p.
ID: 63694
Title: Forestry Interventions for Ganga Rejuvenation: A Geospatial Analysis for Prioritizing Sites
Author: P. K. Savita , Mathur , Lalit Kumar Sharma , Manoj Kumar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (12) 1127- 1135 (2018)
Subject: Forestry Interventions for Ganga Rejuvenation: A Geospatial Analysis for Prioritizing Sites
Keywords: River Quality, GIS, Water Pollution, Riverscape, Aquatic Ecosystem.
Abstract: The river Ganga is the most sacred river and lifeline to millions of Indians. Ganga River has always attracted various groups of people, be it a common man, researcher, philosopher or religious person. Ganga represents one of the most fascinating, complex and dynamic river ecosystems on the planet earth. It's more than just a river and has now become one of the priority concern for ensuring ecological integrity and preserving natural sanctity. Rapid population growth and economic activities directly influencing the river have significantly influenced the extent and the quality of river water. Attempts have been made by the Government of India in recent past to rejuvenate the river to its pristine state. Although there can be various scientific and technical interventions yet natural ways of treating the river could be one of the sustainable options for rejuvenation. Forestry interventions are such promising solutions, though, the question arises as to what are the priority sites for such interventions. The present study demonstrates use of modern tools of remote sensing and geographical information system (GIS) for the identification of priority sites to implement the forestry interventions intended for river Ganga rejuvenation.
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Literature cited 1: Andréassian V. (2004). Waters and forests: from historical controversy to scientific debate. J. Hydrol., 291:1–27.
Bonell M. and Bruijnzeel L.A. (2005). Forests, water and people in the humid tropics: past, present and future hydrological research for integrated land and water management. Cambridge University Press
Literature cited 2: Calder I.R. (2007). Forests and water - ensuring forest benefits outweigh water costs. For. Ecol. Manage., 251:110120.
Calder I.R. and Aylward B. (2006). Forest and floods: Moving to an evidence-based approach to watershed and integrated flood management. Water Int., 31:87–99.
ID: 63693
Title: An Assessment of Coleopteran Fauna of The Forest of Siswan, Punjab
Author: Amar Paul Singh , Shagun Mahajan , Kritish De , V. P. Uniyal , A. K. Bhardwaj
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1107- 1113 (2018)
Subject: An Assessment of Coleopteran Fauna of The Forest of Siswan, Punjab
Keywords: Coleoptera, Punjab, Siswan.
Abstract: The present paper provides the result of assessment of coleopteran fauna of forest of the forest of Siswan, Punjab. A total of 43 species belonging to 32 genera and 12 families were identified. Out of these 12 families, family Scarabaeidae (dung beetles) was dominant (with 20 species), followed by family Chrysomelidae (leaf beetles, 4 species) and family Coccinellidae (ladybird beetles, 3 species) and family Meloidae (Blister beetles, 3 species. All the taxa are reported from the area for the first time.
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Literature cited 1: Arandhara S., Barman S., Tanti R. and Boruah A. (2017). Macro moths of Tinsukia district, Assam: A provisional inventory. J. Entomology and Zoology Studies, 5(6): 1612-1621.
Basu P., Aditya G. and Sanyal A.K. (2017). Community structure of Coleoptera in Bethuadahari Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal, India. Check List, 13 (3): 2154.
Literature cited 2: Bhardwaj A.K., Srivastav A., Pandav B., Singh P., Adhikari B.S., Uniyal V.P., Badola R. and Das A. (2017). Ecological Assessment of Siswan Reserve, Punjab. Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun. 1-39 pp.
Bharti M. and Singh D. (2003). Insect faunal succession on decaying rabbit carcasses in Punjab, India. J Forensic Sciences, 48 (5): 1133-1143.
ID: 63692
Title: Studies on Moisture Excluding Effectiveness of Different Finishes on Michelia champaca and Terminalia myriocarpa Woods under Absolute Humid Conditions
Author: Nagaraj Hegde , Erique Zonunsanga , Suresh Kumar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1102- 1106 (2018)
Subject: Studies on Moisture Excluding Effectiveness of Different Finishes on Michelia champaca and Terminalia myriocarpa Woods under Absolute Humid Conditions
Keywords: MEE, Michelia champaca, Terminalia myriocarpa, PU, Varnish, Wudfin
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the moisture excluding effectiveness (MEE) of different wood finishes on the surface of wood samples of Michelia champaca and Terminalia myriocarpa under absolute humidity conditions. Majority of the treated samples showed lower values of weight gain in the range of 12.66% to 52.03% and 20.75% to 43.31% in Michelia champaca and Terminalia myriocarpa respectively after 72 hours of exposing to absolute humidity. Highest weight gain was recorded in untreated samples of both the species. In Michelia champaca, coatings of wudfin accounted for highest weight gain of 52.03% followed by varnish and polyurethane and lowest weight gain of 12.66 % was recorded in paint coatings making it most effective in blocking moisture entry. In Terminalia myriocarpa, coatings of wudfin accounted for highest weight gain of 43.31% followed by varnish and polyurethane and lowest weight gain of 20.75 % was recorded in paint coatings making it most effective in blocking moisture entry. Lowest percentage volumetric swelling in Michelia was recorded in paint coatings whereas that in Terminalia was recorded in varnish coatings. Paint coatings showed better MEE comparatively in both the species. However, polyurethane and varnish can also be preferred as they showed comparable results.
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Literature cited 1: Badoni S.P., Gupta S.B. and Shukla K.S. (1990) Preliminary studies on ammonia fumigation. J. Timber Development Association, 36 (2): 24-30.
Badoni S.P., Shukla K.S. and Sharma S.N. (1990). Wood finishing some aspect. In: Third Forest Product Conference held on 26-28 June at F.R.I. Dehradun.
Literature cited 2: Badoni S.P. and Shukla K.S. (1990). Recent surface improvement techniques using ammonia fumigation-bark extract treatment for various pre-finished woods. In: Seminar on Social Agro Forestry Timbers. Dec, 19-21, F.R.I. Dehradun.
Black J.M. and Mraz E.A. (1974). Inorganic surface treatments for Weather- resistant Natural Finishes. Res. Pap. FPL-232., USDA, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, USA.
ID: 63691
Title: Current Status of Rattans of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Author: H. B. Naithani , S. S. Garbyal , Joju P. Alappatt
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1094- 1101 (2018)
Subject: Current Status of Rattans of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Keywords: Status, Nomenclature, Use and Utilization of Rattans of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Abstract: Total 18 species of rattans were recorded from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Authors have made survey of rattan species and recorded 17 species from the Islands, along with their vernacular names, phenology and uses. Out of 18 species, 3 species have been reduced recently and now total 15 species occur in Islands. Over exploitation is one of the major threats of their survival.
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Literature cited 1: Ara R. (1997). Taxonomy and Ecology of Rattans in Bangladesh. In: Rattan-Taxonomy, Ecology, Silviculture, Conservation, Genetic Improvement and Biotechnology. (A.N. Rao and V.R. Rao eds.) pp. 45-48. INBAR, New Delhi.
Basu, S.K. (1992). Rattans (Canes) in India. A monographic revision. Pp. 1-141. Rattan information Centre, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.
Literature cited 2: Beccari O. (1908). Asiatic palms. Lepidocaryeae. Part I. The species of Calamus. Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. Calcutta, 11:1-518. Pl. 1-238.
Beccari O. (1911). Asiatic palms. Lepidocaryeae. Part 2. The species of Daemonorops. Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. Calcutta, 12(1): 1237. Pl. 1-109.
ID: 63690
Title: Indigenous Traditional Knowledge of Wild Medicinal Plants of Rupin Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Author: Sunil Waman Bhondge , Vaneet Jishtu , Brij Bhushan
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1087- 1093 (2018)
Subject: Indigenous Traditional Knowledge of Wild Medicinal Plants of Rupin Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Keywords: Indigenous Traditional Knowledge, Healthcare System, Local Healers, Medicinal Plants, Rupin Valley
Abstract: Rupin valley is situated in remote region of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. The valley has a rich repository of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs). In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to explore the indigenous traditional knowledge (ITK) of medicinal plants and the healthcare system used for the betterment in the valley i.e. Dodra-Kwar Tehsil. In this study frequent field trips were made for the collection of the plant specimens as well as information on medicinal aspects from local healers and the elder people through questionnaire and interviews. The knowledge of medicinal plant, parts used, mode of administration and local name was also recorded with interviews. Ethnobotanical surveys were conducted across the different villages of Rupin valley during the year 2014 and 2015. The present study has resulted in the documentation of 55 different medicinal plant species belonging to 33 families and 46 genera.
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Literature cited 1: Bisht C. and Badoni A. (2009). Distribution and Indigenous uses of some Medicinal Plants in District Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand India. Researcher, 1(6): 38-40.
Chauhan N.S. (1999). Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Himachal Pradesh. New Indus Publishing Company, Delhi; 632 pp.
Literature cited 2: Chowdhery H.J. and Wadhwa B.M. (1984). Flora of Himachal Pradesh, Vol. 1-3, Botanical Survey of India, Calcutta; 860 pp.
Collet H. (1902). Flora Simlensis a handbook of flowering plants of Shimla and the neighbourhood. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun; 652 pp. (Rep. Ed.)
ID: 63689
Title: Potential Role of Sacred Groves of Panchmahals District in Biodiversity Conservation in Gujarat
Author: P. K. Patel , M. K. Patel
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1082- 1086 (2018)
Subject: Potential Role of Sacred Groves of Panchmahals District in Biodiversity Conservation in Gujarat
Keywords: Sacred Groves, Biodiversity, Conservation, Panchmahals
Abstract: Sacred groves are a relic of pre-Vedic religious practices. Every village has a grove a protected area associated with local folk deities of obscure origin. Indigenous and local communities all across the globe have conserved thousands of sacred sites and sacred forests for millennia for spiritual, cultural, economic and aesthetic purposes. The sacred groves were rich in plant genetic diversity and were composed of many ethnobotanically useful species, including wild edible fruits, medicinal plants, fodder, fuel wood and timber yielding species.
The study aimed at the documentation and inventory of the sacred grove, its phytodiversity, threats and conservation in the Panchmahals District region, and to this, systematic field surveys were conducted during 2012-2015 covering all four seasons' viz., summer, rainy, winter and spring.
This article deals with listing of groves, documentation of traditional beliefs and cultural practices of different indigenous communities associated with sacred groves and management of sacred groves their importance in biodiversity conservation and forces threatening existence and suggestions and strategies for conservation of sacred groves etc. The present study was carried out in Panchmahals District sacred grove of Gujarat, India, in appreciation of its role in biodiversity conservation.
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Literature cited 1: Chandrashekara U.M. and Sankar S. (1998). Structure and functions of sacred groves: Case studies in Kerala. Pages 323335, In: Conserving the Sacred for Biodiversity Management (Ramakrishnan, P.S., Saxena, K.G. and Chandrashekara, U.M., Eds.), UNESCO and Oxford- IBH Publishing, New Delhi.
Cooke T. (1903). Flora of Bombay Presidency (Rep. Ed.), Botanical Survey of India, Calcutta. Vols. I, II & III.
Literature cited 2: Dash S.S. (2005). Kabi sacred grove of North Sikkim. Current Science, 89: 427-428.
Deshmukh S., Gogate M.G. and Gupta A.K. (1998). Sacred groves and biological diversity: Providing new dimensions to conservation issue. Pp. 397-414. In: Conserving the Sacred for Biodiversity Management (P.S. Ramakrishnan, K.G.Saxena and U.M. Chandrashekhara (Eds.). Oxford and IBH. New Delhi.
ID: 63688
Title: Lichen (Jhula) - Livelihood Potential, Market Survey and Value Chain in Uttarakhand
Author: Seema Maikhuri , Ajeet Kaur , Siddharth Napalchyal , Kanchan Dobhal
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1076- 1081 (2018)
Subject: Lichen (Jhula) - Livelihood Potential, Market Survey and Value Chain in Uttarakhand
Keywords: Jhula, Marketing, Livelihood, Uttarakhand
Abstract: Uttarakhand has half of its population in the rural areas which is dependent on surrounding forests for a part of its living. Lichen (Jhula) which consists of two unrelated organisms, a fungus and an alga growing in symbiotic association, is an important non-timber forest produce providing livelihood to inhabitants of hills in Uttarakhand. It finds uses in preparation of perfumes, dyes, ayurvedic medicines and condiments. A collector may gather 3.5 – 7.0 Kg Jhula in a day. A local trader (middlemen) may collect the produce from about 15-20 primary collectors after paying `25-5+0/Kg to them depending on the quality. Approximately 750 metric tons of lichen is collected from Uttarakhand hills annually which is sold through open auction at three herbal mandis of Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation. Due to proximity to the lichen collection areas, Ramnagar and Rishikesh mandis attract more middlemen and traders. Collection price of Jhula has 62% share in total expenses incurred whereas a trader earns 131% profit by selling it. For the collectors, it is the second highest income generating activity after agriculture in Jhula rich areas. The harvesting method being adopted currently is on rotational manner which poses a big obstruction for the development of Jhula sector as big livelihood opportunity. There is a need to allow regular harvesting and properly channelizing the lichen sector through tendering and marketing from forests to mandis in order to enhance the livelihood of the collectors which will also be helpful to check the migration of local population towards the plains.
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Literature cited 1: Chandra S. and Singh A. (1971). A lichen crude drug (Chharila) from India. Jour. Rese. Ind. Med., 6 (4): 209-215.
Divakar P.K. and Upreti D.K. (2005). Parmelioid Lichens in India (a reversionary study). Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun (India), 27.
Literature cited 2: Goni R., Raina A.K.P., Magotra R. and Sharma N. (2015). Lichen flora of Jammu and Kashmir State, India: An updated checklist. Tropical Plant Research, 2(1): 64 71.
Goni R. and Sharma N. (2015). Additions to lichen flora of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Tropical Plant Research, 2(2): 78–81.
ID: 63687
Title: Nutritive Value of Deoiled Cake of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) Population in Cold Desert Ecosystem of Himachal Pradesh
Author: H. P. Sankhyan , Vinod Kumar Kairon , Neerja Rana
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1072- 1073 (2018)
Subject: Nutritive Value of Deoiled Cake of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) Population in Cold Desert Ecosystem of Himachal Pradesh
Keywords: Nutritive Value, Seabuckthorn, Cold Desert, Gene Pool Area, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Abstract: Nutritive value of Deoiled cake of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) was carried out among nine major gene pool areas and three growing conditions in cold desert ecosystem of Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. The present study Is an outcome of the survey of Seabuckthorn populations. After the seed oil extraction from each gene pool area, and three growing condition viz., Pure stand, Mixed stand and Crop land, deoiled cake was evaluated for nutritional parameters. Maximum value of crude protein (31.51%), starch content (53.99%), total sugar (6.00%) of deoiled cake were recorded for Shelgo (GPA3), among different gene pool areas of Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. On the other hand, in case of growing condition, maximum value of crude protein (30.90%), starch content (53.61%), total sugar (5.96%) of deoiled cake were recorded for GC3 (Crop Land). In overall performance for chemical characteristics of deoiled cake, the GPA3 (Sheigo) was found to be best in all gene pool areas and GC3 (Crop land) was found to be best with in growing conditions. Moderate protein content, total sugar content and high starch content present In deoiled cake suggest It as good poultry feed.
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Literature cited 1: Chandel S. R. S. (1984). Handbook of Agricultural Statistics. Kanpur. Achal Prakashan Mandir. 565p.
Dwivedi S.K., Parimelazhagan T, Singh S.B. and Ahmed Z. (2009). Sea buckthorn: Hippophae , the golden bush. S. S. Publishing House, Delhi.
Literature cited 2: Kaushal M. (2004). Utilization of Seabuckthom 9Hippophae spp.) for preparation and evaluation of some value added products. Ph.D. Thesis. Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and forestry, Nauni, Solan (H.P.), lndia.156p.
Kaushal M. and Sharma P.C. (2011). Nutritional and microbial properties of seabuckthorn (Hippophae spp.) seed oil. J. Scientific and Industrial Research, 70:1033-1036.
ID: 63686
Title: Biotic Factors Responsible for Damage of Khamer (Gmelina arborea) Plantations in Central India
Author: R. K. Verma , P. B. Meshram
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1063- 1071 (2018)
Subject: Biotic Factors Responsible for Damage of Khamer (Gmelina arborea) Plantations in Central India
Keywords: Animal Damage, Bark Eating Caterpillar, Canker, Diseases, Insect Pests
Abstract: Biotic factors including insect pests, fungi and animals responsible for damage in the plantations of Gmelina arborea were identified and reported from central India. Nearly 30 per cent trees were recorded healthy with no infection while rest 70 per cent trees showed low to heavy infestation (37.2% trees showed low infestation, 22.1% medium and 11.3% showed heavy infestation) at different sites in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh states. Insects identified were, Indarbela quadrinotata, Tingis beesoni, leaf miner (Phyllochistis sp.), Eupterote germinata, Selepa celtis, Hapalia aureolalis, Dihammus cervinus, Sahyadrassus (Phassus) malabaricus, Alcidodes gmelinae, Odontotermes obesus and Hieroglyphus banian. Eight associated fungi namely, Ganoderma lucidum, Epicoccum nigrum, Flavodon flavus, Hexagonia tenuis, Hypoxylon rubigenosum, Leptosphaeria gmelinae, Nattrassia mangiferae and Pseudocercospora ranjita were also identified. Among these bark eating insect, Indarbela quadrinotata occurred most frequently and damaged the plantations. Nattrassia mangiferae (=Hendersonula toruloidea) causing canker on main stem was found the most damaging amongst fungi reported. Some animals like monkeys, goats, small deer and porcupine also damaged the plantations in some areas.
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Literature cited 1: Abe K.I. (1983). Plantation forest pests in Sabah. Forest Research Centre, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia, FRC Publication. 8: 119 p.
Ahmad S.I. and Sen-Sarma P.K. (1983). On seasonal variation in population of Calopepla leayana Latr. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). In: “Insect Ecology and Resource Management†(Ed. S.C. Goel). Muzaffarnagar: 93-98 pp.
Literature cited 2: Ali M.S., Chatuvedi O.P., Nair K.S.S., Sharma J.K. and Varma R.V. (1996). Major insect pests of forest trees in Bihar. In: Proceedings of IUFRO Symposium, Impact of Diseases and Insect Pests in Tropical Forests, Peechi, India, 23-26 November 1993, 464-467 pp.
Asham B., Nair K.S., Sharma J.K. and Varma R.V. (1996). Important insect pests of forest nurseries and plantations in Arunachal Pradesh. In: Proceedings of IUFRO Symposium, Impact of Diseases and Insect Pests in Tropical Forests, Peechi, India, 23-26 November 1993, 474-479 pp.
ID: 63685
Title: Mitigation, Adaptation and Coping Strategies of Forest and Farming Dependent Communities from Impacts of Global Climate Change
Author: Sumit Chakravarty , Tanusri Dey , Nazir A. Pala , Gopal Shukla
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1054- 1062 (2018)
Subject: Mitigation, Adaptation and Coping Strategies of Forest and Farming Dependent Communities from Impacts of Global Climate Change
Keywords: Forest, Community, Climate, Traditional Knowledge, Life Style
Abstract: The forest dwellers, adjacent farmers and even considerable proportion of underprivileged population are particularly at risk due to climate change. This climate change is projected to adversely impact rural livelihoods especially forest communities dependent on climate sensitive natural resources. There is a dearth of literature that describes the challenges and solutions of climate change. Literature describing the roles of institutions in mitigating and adapting to climate change is also scanty. Work on climate mitigation and adaptation needs to be carried out in specific region to better understand which policies are most likely to resonate with public support and which might be most difficult to implement. Therefore, an attempt has been made in this review article to identify various factors that influence adaptation strategies pursued by the forest dependent and other farming communities' in response to climate variability and change. Studies have identified different factors viz., socio-economic, cultural, political, geographical, knowledge and information support, technology adoption, public action, age and gender and institutional adopted by the communities in response to the risk associated with climatic variability. The present work has in response also identified various coping strategies like agroforestry, farm operations, local traditional measures, crop diversification, local knowledge and change in life style to combat the adverse effects of climate change.
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Title: Influence of Potting Mixture on Growth and Quality of Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) Seedlings
Author: S. R. Mohapatra , N. Bhol , R. K. Nayak
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1049- 1053 (2018)
Subject: Influence of Potting Mixture on Growth and Quality of Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) Seedlings
Keywords: Sandalwood, Santalum album, Potting mixture, Growth, Biomass, Quality index
Abstract: The investigation on influence of potting mixture on growth and quality of Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) seedling was carried out at College 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), but the plant is a hemi-parasitic and growth of seedling is slow. In the experiment, potting mixtures were prepared with sand, red soil, FYM, perlite, vermicompost, neem cake and karanj cake in 19 different combinations and filled in 9â€x5†size black polythene bags in the month of June, 2014. The new germinants (2 months after sowing of seeds) of Sandalwood, which were sown in nursery in the 2nd week of May, 2014 were transplanted in these filled in polythene bags in 1st week of July, 2014. In each polythene bag, one Arhar (Cajanus cajan) plant as primary host plant was grown by sowing seeds at the same time. The growth and quality of Sandalwood seedlings were evaluated upto 270 days after sowing. The potting mixture sand + red soil + vermicompost in 1:1:1 ratio recorded significantly higher height (43.53cm), collar diameter (4.06mm), number of leaves per plant (51.43), branch number (4.71), shoot biomass (12.50g), root biomass (2.95g), total biomass (15.45g) and quality index (1.03) at 270 DAS.
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Literature cited 1: Annapurna D., Rathore T.S. and Joshi G. (2007). Effect of potting medium ingredients and sieve size on the growth of seedlings of Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) in root trainers, Indian Forester, 133(2):179-188.
Arun kumar A.N., Joshi G. and Mohan ram H.Y. (2012). Sandalwood: history, uses, present status and the future. Current Science, 103:1408-1416.
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Title: Assessment of Phytodiversity of Kukrail Forest, in the Perspective of Urban Development
Author: Prachi Gangwar , Seshu Lavania
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1040- 1048 (2018)
Subject: Assessment of Phytodiversity of Kukrail Forest, in the Perspective of Urban Development
Keywords: Anthropocentric, Phytodiversity, Phytosociological
Abstract: The anthropocentric development process has led to presumptive changes in biodiversity. This study deals with the effect of the urban developmental process on phytodiversity of Kukrail Reserve Forest of Lucknow. The study area is within town limits and is influenced by all sorts of biotic interferences. Transect survey was conducted and an inventory of trees species was made for accessing the phytodiversity of the region and for studying the phytosociological parameters. A total of 27 species with 1367 individuals were enumerated in total 2.84 ha area. The values of ShannonWiener diversity index obtained in this study are between 0.46-1.02 which indicates low diversity of species, as compared to the values reported in tropical forests. The values of Shannon-Wiener diversity index and Simpson's index are highest for the transect which was in comparatively lesser disturbed site. The highest stand density is 565 trees/ha, found in the area with comparatively less disturbance, while the lowest stand density of 291 trees/ha is found in most disturbed site.
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Literature cited 1: Baraloto C., Molto Q., Rabaud S. and Hérault B. (2013). Rapid simultaneous estimation of above ground biomass and tree diversity across Neotropical forests: a comparison of field inventory methods. Bitropica, 45: 288–298
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