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ID: 63682
Title: Strategic Approach to Participatory Forest Management in Himachal Pradesh–The Way Forward
Author: S.P. Vasudeva
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1029- 1039 (2018)
Subject: Strategic Approach to Participatory Forest Management in Himachal Pradesh–The Way Forward
Keywords: Common Enterprise Group, Entry Point Activities, Executive Committee, Gram Panchayat, Gram Sabha, Joint Forest Management, Joint Forest Management Committee, Participatory Forest Management, Participatory Forest Management Society, Self Help Groups, User
Abstract: The concept of Joint Forest Management (JFM) is based on interaction and relationship between village communities and Forest Department wherein benefits from forests managed under this concept is shared by both, the ratio of which varies from State to State. JFM lacks legal sanctity, clarity on benefit sharing arrangements and has not given results that were expected after three decades of its implementation. The strategic Participatory Forest Management (PFM) Approach model developed for Himachal Pradesh (HP) covers lacunae observed in JFM implementation and can be considered for implementation in HP and in the country. Such an approach would lead to improved productivity of all categories of forests treated separately. It would also lead to environmental conservation, livelihood generation and improvement in socio-economic status of people.
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Literature cited 1: FAO (2006). Definition of Participatory Forest Management. http://www.fao.org/forestry/foris/webview/forestry2/index.jsp?sitei d=4321. Government of Himachal Pradesh (1952). Protected Forests. Notification No. Ft. 29-241-BB/49 dated 25.2.1952.
Literature cited 2: Government of Himachal Pradesh (1993). Guidelines of Joint Forest Management. Memo No. Fts © 3-4/80 dated 12.5.1993. Government of Himachal Pradesh (2001). HP Participatory Forest Management Regulations, 2001. Notification No. Fts. II (B)15-10/87 dated 23.8.2001.

ID: 63681
Title: Distributional Analyses, Fishery Potential and Stock Assessment of Fish Species of Doon Valley, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Author: Deepali Rana , S. K. Gupta , Rahul Rana
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 1000- 1009 (2018)
Subject: Distributional Analyses, Fishery Potential and Stock Assessment of Fish Species of Doon Valley, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Keywords: Distributional Analysis, Stock Assessment, Fishery Potential, Doon Valley
Abstract: Distributional analyses, fishery potential and stock assessment of fish species of Doon Valley was analysed for a period of two years at 20 sampling stations set of 5 rivers (Baldi, Song, Suswa, Tons and Asan) in Eastern and Western Doon valley. A total of 56 species, belonging to 5 Orders, 13 Families and 30 Genera were recorded during the present Investigation. Spatial (= horizontal distribution) has been highlighted using Venn diagrams to show the number of shared and unique species for Eastern and Western Doon, separately. 41 species (73.21%) are common between East and West, whereas 13 and 2 species are found unique to Eastern and Western streams, respectively. In East, Baldi river shares all its species (30) with Song river. 4 species are common between Baldi and Suswa. Of 46 species from Song river, 37 species are common with Suswa. River Suswa, shows 24 and 13 species common with river Baldi and Song, respectively, whereas 8 species are exclusive representations, which include the 7 new records. In West, Tons and Asan have 27 species common, whereas, 5 and 11 species are exclusive to Tons and Asan, respectively. Temporal distribution is analyzed as per the altitudinal ranges occupied by fishes. Category I (300 - 500 m above msl) both in the East and West show maximum number of fish representatives as compared to those falling under Category II and Category III. Fishery potential of streams of Doon valley season-wise and station-wise has been evaluated in terms of Calculated Productivity Point system (CPF) values. The values come out to be maximum for the East as compared to West. In East itself, Suswa river showed more CPP values followed by Song and Baldi. In West, the maximum CPP values were observed at Asan. Increasing trend in CPP values from upstream to downstream stretches.
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Literature cited 1: Arun L.K. (1998). Status and distribution of fishes in Periyar lake stream system of Southern Western Ghats. In: Fish Genetics and Biodiversity Conservation. (Pooniah, A.G., Das, P. and Verma, S.R. Eds). Nature Conservators: 77- 88. Atkore V.M., Sivakumar K. and Johnsingh A.J.T. (2011). Patterns of diversity and conservation status of freshwater fishes in the tributaries of River Ramganga in the Shiwaliks of the Western Himalaya. Current Science, 100(5): 731 - 736.
Literature cited 2: Cushing D.H. (1973). Recruitement and parent stock in fishes. Div. Mar. Resour., Univ. Washington, Seattle. Sea Grant, 73(1): 197. Das S.K. and Chakrabarty D. (2007). The use offish community studies as a measure of ecological degradation : a case study in two rivers of India. Bio Systems, 90:188-196.

ID: 63680
Title: People’s Perception on Human–Wildlife Conflict in a Part of Kailash Sacred Landscape–India and Strategies for Mitigation
Author: Ajaz Hussain , Gopal Singh Rawat , Sambandham Sathya Kumar , Bhupendra Singh Adhikari
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 996- 999 (2018)
Subject: People’s Perception on Human–Wildlife Conflict in a Part of Kailash Sacred Landscape–India and Strategies for Mitigation
Keywords: Horizontal Transect, Kailash Sacred Landscape, Wildlife Conflict, Western Himalaya
Abstract: In the selected horizontal transect of Pithoragarh District, crop damage by wildlife impacts the livelihood of local people. Authors interviewed randomly 317 villagers living in the lower part of KSL, India. Respondents perceived that HWC have resulted in significant shifts in crop pattern, food shortages, and poverty in the study area. 89% per cent of farmers reported that wild animals significantly contributed to the shortages of food for their family. Most of the interviewed villagers suffered major financial losses annually due to crop damage by Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta), Wild Pigs (Sus scrofa), Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix cristata), Hanuman Langur (Semnopithecus entellus), and Barking Deer (Muntiacus muntjak). The farmers were aware of several locally used management options, which they suggested could be used to reduce the negative impacts of the conflicts. The authors found that the significant effect of HWC on social, economic, and environmental well-being of the community of KSL-India.
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Literature cited 1: Brandt S.A., Spring A., Hiebsch C., McCabe J.T., Tabogie E., Diro M., Wolde-Michael G., Yntiso G., Shigeta M. and Tesfaye S. (1997). The tree against hunger: enset-based agricultural systems in Ethiopia. American Association for the Advancement of Science, Washington, D.C.,USA. Dange M., Jassica R. and Mehari A. (2015). Farmers perceptions about the impact of human-wildlife conflict on rural livelihood and natural resource management efforts in ChehaWoreda of Guraghe Zone, Ethiopia. Inter. J. Agriculture and Extension, 3:003-090. ISSN 2329-9797
Literature cited 2: Dickman A.J. (2008). Key determinants of conflict between people and wildlife, particularly large carnivores, around Ruaha National Park, Tanzania. Dissertation, University College London and Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, United Kingdom. Distefano E. (2005). Human-Wildlife Conflict worldwide: collection of case studies, analysis of management strategies and good practices. FAO, Rome.

ID: 63679
Title: A Check List of Important Mammalian Species Observed in and around Chilkiya-kota Elephant (Dhangari-sunderkhal) Corridor, an Important Wildlife Corridor in Corbett Landscape in Uttarakhand, India
Author: Sumanta Kundu , A. G. Ansari , Vipul Mauriya , H. S. Bargali
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 992- 995 (2018)
Subject: A Check List of Important Mammalian Species Observed in and around Chilkiya-kota Elephant (Dhangari-sunderkhal) Corridor, an Important Wildlife Corridor in Corbett Landscape in Uttarakhand, India
Keywords: Wildlife Corridor, Mammal, Securement
Abstract: The Chilkiya-Kota Elephant Corridor (Dhangari-Sunderkhal) is a vital wildlife corridor in Corbett Landscape, Uttarakhand, India facilitating connectivity between the Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) and Ramnagar Forest Division part of which is being blocked due to encroachment. A list important mammalian species observed in and around this vital wildlife corridor is compiled for strengthening the need of securement and longterm conservation of this vital corridor for unhindered movement and dispersal of various wildlife.
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Literature cited 1: Anwar M., Chowdhury D.M.R., Kandpal K.D. and Vattakaven J. (2014). Monitoring of Tiger and Associated Species Kosi River Corridor, Uttarakhand, India. Technical report by WWF-India. Jhala Y.V., Qureshi Q., Gopal R. and Sinha P.R. (2011). Status of the Tigers, Co-predators, and Prey in India, 2010. National Tiger Conservation Authority, Govt. of India, New Delhi, and Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun. TR 2011/003 pp-302.
Literature cited 2: Johnsingh A.J.T., Qureshi Q., Mohan D. and Williams A.C. (2006). Conservation of the Asian elephant in North-West India. Gajah 25pp61-70. Johnsingh A.J.T., Ramesh K., Qureshi Q., David A., Goyal S.P., Rawat G.S., Rajapandian K. and Prasad S. (2004). Conservation status of tiger and associated species in the Terai Arc Landscape, India. RR-04/001, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, Pp. viii + 110.

ID: 63678
Title: Preliminary Study on Status and Ecology of Pteropus giganteus in Aligarh City, Uttar Pradesh
Author: Mushahid Raza , Orus Ilyas
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 986- 991 (2018)
Subject: Preliminary Study on Status and Ecology of Pteropus giganteus in Aligarh City, Uttar Pradesh
Keywords: P. giganteus, Roosting Site Selection, Feeding Habits, Seed Dispersal, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Abstract: Megachiropteran species Pteropus giganteus, commonly known as Indian flying fox, belongs to the Pteropodidae family. It is known as ecologically important species, with economic benefits. This species is well known for its seed dispersal and pollinating activities. Considering the importance of P. giganteus, the present study was conducted for three months (February – April, 2016), at Nagar Nigam roosting site in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh. To explicate the population status, bats were recorded twice in a week in the evenings before the sunset and in the early morning hours, after sunrise, by using the 'Direct roost count' method. The mean population of P. giganteus was calculated 276 in February, while in April, it was 404. Showing an increase of 46.4%, the population of P. giganteus was also facing some threats, such as electrocution and deforestation. For the variation in roosting site selection, data were collected during winter and summer seasons. During the study, the population of P. giganteus showed remarkable changes in their roost site selection. The feeding ecology of this species was examined by direct observation. A total of eight fruit plant species were identified, eaten by P. giganteus. In identified fruits that dominantly eaten by P. giganteus were Fig.
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Literature cited 1: Aziz S.A., Olival K.J., Bumrungsri S., Richards G.C. and Racey P.A. (2016). The conflict between pteropodid bats and fruit growers: species, legislation and mitigation. In: Bats in the Anthropocene: Conservation of bats in a changing world, Springer. Cham, 377-426pp. Dey S., Roy U.S. and Chattopadhyay S. (2015). Effect of heat wave on the Indian Flying Fox Pteropusgiganteus (Mammalia: Chiroptera: Pteropodidae) population from Purulia District of West Bengal, India. J. Threatened Taxa, 7(3): 7029-7033.
Literature cited 2: Fujita M.S. and Tuttle M.D. (1991). Flying foxes (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae): Threatened animals of key ecological and economic importance. Conservation Biology, 5(4): 455-463. Kunz T.H., Braun de Torrez E., Bauer D., Lobova T. and Fleming T.H. (2011). Ecosystem services provided by bats. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1223(1): 1-38.

ID: 63677
Title: Rapid Appraisal of Manas Tiger Reserve to understand its Conservation Challenges
Author: Ankur Awadhiya , Ajay Srivastava
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 976- 985 (2018)
Subject: Rapid Appraisal of Manas Tiger Reserve to understand its Conservation Challenges
Keywords: Manas Tiger Reserve, Conservation Challenges, Transboundary Conservation Area, World Heritage Site, Manas National Park
Abstract: The authors present an analysis of the prevalent conservation challenges in Manas Tiger Reserve and World Heritage Site, together with the Transboundary Conservation Area, as discerned utilising four distinct techniques: literature survey, field visits, participatory appraisal of key stakeholders and focussed interviews. They found significant differences in the challenge perceptions of different stakeholders, indicating not only availability heuristic in operation, but also the complimentary strategies that need to be deployed for an ameliorated participatory management. They believe that the information presented through this analysis will be found useful by the managers for an expeditious mitigation of these conservation challenges, so obligatory for the management of this exceptional biodiversity hotspot.
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Literature cited 1: Allan J.R., Venter O., Maxwell S., Bertzky B., Jones K., Shi Y. and Watson J. E. (2017). "Recent increases in human pressure and forest loss threaten many Natural World Heritage Sites. Biological conservation, 206: 47-55. Allen D.J., Molur S. and Daniel B.A. (2010). The Status and Distribution of Freshwater Biodiversity in the Eastern Himalaya, IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
Literature cited 2: Badman T. and Bomhard B. (2008). "World Heritage and Protected Areas."Gland (IUCN). Barman R., Choudhury B., Ashraf N. and Menon V. (2014). "Rehabilitation of greater one-horned rhinoceros calves in Manas National Park, a World Heritage Site in India. Pachyderm, 55: 78-88.

ID: 63676
Title: An Account of the Early-winter Migrant and Resident Birds in a Wetland Habitat of the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary in the Dasada Taluka, Surendra Nagar, Gujarat
Author: Abhishek Chatterjee , Sudeshna Ghoshal , Pinakiranjan Chakrabarti
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 968- 975 (2018)
Subject: An Account of the Early-winter Migrant and Resident Birds in a Wetland Habitat of the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary in the Dasada Taluka, Surendra Nagar, Gujarat
Keywords: Avian Diversity, Wetland, Water-birds, Migratory Birds, Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, Gujarat
Abstract: diversity. After studying the feeding guild composition, fourteen different shared feeding guilds were identified, among which the Insectivorous guild was most abundant. Through this study, it can be said that this habitat has been well conserved over the years. Extensive surveys in different sites of this sanctuary need to be conducted, to assess the need for revising current conservation protocols.
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Literature cited 1: Alatalo R.V. (1981). Problems in the measurement of evenness in ecology. Oikos, 37(2):99-204. Ali S. (1974). Breeding of the Lesser Flamingo, Phoeniconaias m/nor (Geofroy) in Kutch. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 71(1):141- 144.
Literature cited 2: Ali S. and Ripley S.D. (1987). Compact handbook of the birds of India and Pakistan together with those of Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. Oxford University Press, New Delhi, India. Berthold P. (1993). Bird Migration: A Generai Survey. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.

ID: 63675
Title: Ecology of Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix indica) in and around Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Author: Aazad P. Ojha , L. S. Rajpurohit
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 963- 967 (2018)
Subject: Ecology of Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix indica) in and around Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Keywords: Thar Desert, Indian Crested Porcupine, Activity, and Behavior
Abstract: Western Rajasthan is the mixture of an arid and semi-arid region, which has a huge desert called 'The Great Indian Thar desert'. It is rich in biodiversity and comprises many unique endemic species. Indian crested porcupine is monogamous species, which is nocturnal and herbivore. The study area of the porcupine is unique and it is present in west part of Jodhpur city. Our study areas included 'Bhooteshwar Van Khand' (Forest area), outside west part of Jodhpur city wall lies in a semi-arid region where different behavior (burrow, feeding, breeding etc) and other activity of ICP were studied. During the study, it is found that change in behavior and activity of porcupine is mainly due to anthropological factor, which makes them survive in this conditions. Road accident and predation by dogs are the major threat to their population in this area. Detail study is needed to study the effect of food preference habit and interspecific interaction with the human.
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Literature cited 1: Bhupathy S. and Haque M.H. (1986). Association of rock python (Python molurus) with porcupine (Hystrix indica). J. Bombay Natural Hist. Soc., 83: 449-450. Bhupathy S. and Ramesh C. (2010). Ecology of the endangered Indian rock python, Python molurus in Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India. Final report was submitted to Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.
Literature cited 2: Gutterman Y. (1982). Observations on the feeding habit of the Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica) and the distribution of some hemicryptophytes and geophytes in the Negev desert highlands. J. Arid. Environ., 5: 61-268. Gutterman, Y. and Herr, N. (1981). Influence of porcupine (Hystrix indica) on the slopes of the northern Negev mountainsgermination and vegetation renewal in different geomorphological types and slope directions. Oecologia, 51: 332-334.

ID: 63674
Title: Decade Long Study on Colonial Nesting of Waterbirds in Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha, India
Author: Soumya Darshan Pradhan , Sudhakar Kar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 958- 962 (2018)
Subject: Decade Long Study on Colonial Nesting of Waterbirds in Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha, India
Keywords: Colonial Nesting, Bagagahan, Matha-Adia, Bhitarkanika
Abstract: The objective of decade long study on colonial nesting of waterbirds in heronries of Bhitarkanika National Park was to enumerate species wise nest number, choice of nesting trees, documentation of the vegetation characteristics, population trends etc. Nesting of waterbirds in two heronries such as Bagagahan and Matha-Adia has been studied and analysed. A total of ten waterbird species i.e. Asian openbill stork (Anastomus oscitans), Little cormorant (Phalacrocorax niger), Little egret (Egretta garzetta), Intermediate egret (Egretta intermedia), Large egret (Ardea alba), Purple heron (Ardea purpurea), Night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), Grey heron (Ardea cinerea), Oriental darter (Anhinga melanogaster), Black headed ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus) were recorded to be nesting together in the heronries of Bhitarkanika. Asian openbill stork was the dominant species in both the heronries. In the last one decade, maximum 21204 nests were reported in the year 2016 and minimum 7206 nests in the year 2010. In 2012, Bagagahan heronry split apart and a new heronry at Matha-Adia came into existence. Asian openbill stork comprised nearly 76 % of nesting waterbirds population in both the heronries. Little egret and Black headed ibis had the least number of nests in the heronries comprised of only one percent of nesting waterbird population.
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Literature cited 1: Behura B.K. and Kar S.K. (1984). The Bhitarkanika wildlife sanctuary. Pranikee, 5: 31-34. Frederick P.C. and Collopy M.W. (1989). The role of predation in determining reproductive success of collonially nesting wading birds in the Florida Everglades. The Condor, 91:869-867.
Literature cited 2: Gopi G.V. and Pandav B. (2007). Avifauna of Bhitarkanika Mangroves. Zoo's Print Journal, 22(10): 2839-2847. Gopi G.V. and Pandav B. (2011). Nest Space Partitioning among Colonial Nesting Waterbirdsat Bhitarkanika Mangroves, India. World Journal of Zoology, 6(1): 61-72.

ID: 63673
Title: Anthropogenic Mortality of Wildife: A Case Study Demonstrating Free Ranging Dogs Emerging as the only Predator in Thar Desert
Author: G. S. Bhardwaj , S. Dookia , S. Dutta
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 947- 957 (2018)
Subject: Anthropogenic Mortality of Wildife: A Case Study Demonstrating Free Ranging Dogs Emerging as the only Predator in Thar Desert
Keywords: Thar Desert Wildlife Mortality Stray Dog Rescue
Abstract: Based on the catalogue data of Jodhpur wildlife rescue center it was observed that rescuing injured wild animals especially small antelopes is inefficient practice. Among the different factors responsible for injuring wild animals in the region, stray dog has been observed as a main factor responsible for their injury and mortality. Status survey of antelopes in whole Thar region using latest techniques, attempting possibilities of mobile rescue platforms, establishing rescue centers at field level to avoid trauma to wild animals, dealing with populations of dogs is needed and maximizing urban forestry programs to maintain escape habitats for wildlife are suggested.
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Literature cited 1: Banks P.B. and Bryant J.V. (2007). Four-legged friend or foe? Dog walking displaces native birds from natural areas. Biology Letters, 3: 611-613. Bassi E., Canu A., Firmo I., Mattioli L., Scandura M. and Apollonio M. (2017).Trophic overlap between wolves and free-ranging wolf× dog hybrids in the Apennine Mountains, Italy. Glob. Ecol. Conserv., 9: 39-49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2016.11.002.
Literature cited 2: Bergman D. and Bender S. (2009). Dogs gone wild : Feral dog damage in the United States. In: Proceedings of the 13th WDM conference, ed. J. Boulanger, 177–183. New York: Saratoga Springs. Bhardwaj G.S. and Dutta S. (2015). Wildlife mortality in Jodhpur district: a case study of wildlife rescue in Jodhpur rescue center. Final report submitted to Rajasthan Government, India.

ID: 63672
Title: Human-sloth Bear Conflict: Causes and Mitigation in Kota, Rajasthan, India
Author: Kiran Choudhary , Krishnendra Singh Nama
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 941- 946 (2018)
Subject: Human-sloth Bear Conflict: Causes and Mitigation in Kota, Rajasthan, India
Keywords: Melursus ursinus, Conflicts, Endangered, Interviews, Forests
Abstract: The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), is the most dangerous wild animal due to its' unpredictable behaviour and often attacks on human in forests. The present investigation represents human-sloth bear conflicts, as per standard methods and survey. The results suggested that, most of the casualties can be reduced by restricting human entries into sloth bear habitats, avoiding camping and housing in their habitats especially near water sources. Further road accidents were common in the study area due to National Highway near the forest area. The scientific management in collaboration with local inhabitants will support the conservation of this species.
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Literature cited 1: Charoo S.A., Sharma L.K. and Sathyakumar S. (2009). Asiatic Black Bear-Human Conflicts around Dachigam National Park, Kashmir. Technical Report. Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun 51pp. Chauhan N.P.S. (2006). The Status of sloth bear in India. In Understanding Asian bears to secure their future, Japan Bear Network, Ibaraki, Japan. 26-34 pp.
Literature cited 2: Cowan I.Mc.T. (1972). The Status and Conservation of bears (Ursidae) of the world-1970. Inter. Conference on Bear Research and Management. 2 342-367. Garshelis D.L., Ratnayeke S. and Chauhan N.P.S. (2008). (IUCN SSC Bear Specialist Group). c2008 [cited 2 July 2016]. In: Melursus ursinus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: e T13143A3413440.

ID: 63671
Title: Population Estimation of Resident Vultures in Gujarat
Author: Sandeep B. Munjpara , Ketan Tatu , R. D. Kamboj
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 936- 940 (2018)
Subject: Population Estimation of Resident Vultures in Gujarat
Keywords: Egyptian Vulture, Gujarat State, Gyps Vultures, Long-Billed Vulture, Population Estimation, Red-Headed Vulture, White-rumped Vulture
Abstract: Statewide vulture population estimates in Gujarat have been conducted for the years 2005, 2007, 2010, 2012 and 2016 by Gujarat State Forest Department and GEER Foundation with the support of various NGOs, nature clubs, ornithologists and birdwatchers of the state. The entire state was surveyed simultaneously with uniform methodology during two days of May 2016. A total of 999 individuals of 4 species of vultures were estimated. Of the total 999 vultures, 843 (84.38%) individuals were Gyps vultures (including 458 White-rumped Vultures and 385 Long-billed Vultures). Over a period of a decade (2005-2016), population of Gyps vultures declined by 68.15% from 2,647 individuals to 843 individuals. The decadal (2005-2016) population change for Gyps vultures has indicated 78.55% decline for the White-rumped Vulture and 2.39%. increase for the Long-billed Vulture. Populations of Red-headed Vulture and Egyptian Vulture were estimated in 2012 and 2016 which revealed 300% population rise (i.e. 8 to 24 individuals) for the Red-headed Vulture and 36% population rise (i.e. 97 to 132 individuals) for the Egyptian Vulture.
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Literature cited 1: IUCN (2018). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2017-3. . Downloaded on 10 June 2018 Kamboj R.D., Tatu K. and Munjpara S.B. (2016). Status of Vultures in Gujarat – 2016. Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation, Gandhinagar 94 pp.
Literature cited 2: Oaks J.L., Gilbert M., Virani M.Z., Watson R.T., Meteyer C.U., Rideout B.A., Shivaprasad H.L., Ahmed S., Chaudhry M.J.I., Arshad M., Mahmood S., Ali A. and Khan A.A. (2004). Diclofenac residues as the cause of vulture population declines in Pakistan. Nature, 427: 630–633. Pandey C.N. and Jethva B. (2005). Status of Vultures in Gujarat2005. Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation 41 pp.

ID: 63670
Title: Crop Depredation by Monkey Outside Protected Area in Nepal; Costs, Conditions and Perceptions
Author: Ganesh Paudel , Tej Kumar Shrestha
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 929- 935 (2018)
Subject: Crop Depredation by Monkey Outside Protected Area in Nepal; Costs, Conditions and Perceptions
Keywords: Human-Wildlife Conflict, Crop Depredation, Compensation, Conservation
Abstract: Human wildlife conflict outside the protected area is increasing in Nepal; however, government and their conservation partners are mainly focused in biodiversity issues within protected areas only. This study was conducted in Jaidi village of Baglung district to analyze the status of crop damage and people's perception on such damage caused by monkey. Data were collected through series of community consultation, field observation and household survey at 10% sampling intensity. The annual crop damage in volume and cost was 183.46 kg/HH and NRs 7659.77/HH respectively. Amount of damage was significantly different with different varieties of crops (p=0.000). Multiple linear regressions showed that amount of crop was significantly dependent on the distance of farm from the forest area (ß= -0.052, p= 0.000), available water source (ß= -0.059, p= 0.000), respondents house (ß= 0.021, p= 0.000), and nearby settlement (ß= 0.038, p= 0.000). More than half of the respondents were unwilling to conserve monkey due to damage caused to their crops. The willingness to monkey conservation and the extent of damage are found to be dependent. This study recommends to formulate the human monkey management plan outside the protected area.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Air A. (2015). Crop raiding and conflict: Study of Rhesus macaque-human conflict in Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park, Kathmandu Nepal, M.Sc. thesis, Norwegian University of Science and Technology: 34 pp. Acharya K.P. (2004). Does community forests management supports biodiversity conservation? Evidences from two community forests from the mid-hills of Nepal. J. Forest and Livelihood, 4: 44-54.
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ID: 63669
Title: Studies on Greater one Horned Rhinoceros Behaviour and Ecology with Special References to Wild to Wild Translocated Rhinoceros: A Review
Author: Deba Kumar Dutta , Rita Mahanta
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 922- 928 (2018)
Subject: Studies on Greater one Horned Rhinoceros Behaviour and Ecology with Special References to Wild to Wild Translocated Rhinoceros: A Review
Keywords: Rhinoceros, Translocation, Ecology, Reintroduction, Behaviour, Association
Abstract: Greater one horned rhinoceros behaviour and ecology is one of most important subject to understand the survival of the animals. There are very limited studies on behavioural and ecological aspects of the animal. This study highlights general behaviour and ecological study of rhino in wild and during the process of reintroduction. As limited rhino translocation process undertaken last couple of decades in India and Nepal so minimum scopes of research in these aspects. Translocated rhinoceros behaviour and ecological studies based on previously accomplished wild rhinos' studies of different rhino bearing areas of India and Nepal. This study highlights both wild and reintroduced rhinoceros behaviour and ecology part as these are two vital aspects to protect and preserve the species in the donor and recipient sites of rhino ranging areas.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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ID: 63668
Title: Impact of Climate Change on Wildlife health: A Manager's Perspective
Author: Ankur Awadhiya
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 911- 921 (2018)
Subject: Impact of Climate Change on Wildlife health: A Manager's Perspective
Keywords: Climate, Climate Change, Mitigation, Adaptation, Wildlife Health
Abstract: All over the world today, wildlife is reeling under a constant threat of extinction through the impacts of changing climate. This extinction will probably be caused by the overwhelming impact of climate on the health and welfare of wildlife. In this paper a conceptual review of the existent situation and the strategies available to wildlife managers to conserve wildlife under these changing circumstances is offered. The Author explore the components of climate and discuss how the changes in climate are impacting the health of our wildlife. The twin strategies of climate change mitigation and adaptation, and how these can be adapted for deployment to the management of health and welfare of wildlife are analysed. These strategies are imperative to help abate the detrimental outcomes of climate change on wildlife, and require an urgent attention of managers without delay.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
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