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ID: 63667
Title: Sariska Tiger Reserve: A Managerial Approach to the Problems of Landscape
Author: Gobind Sagar Bhardwaj
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 900- 910 (2018)
Subject: Sariska Tiger Reserve: A Managerial Approach to the Problems of Landscape
Keywords: Wildlife Laws, Protected Area, Tiger Reserve, Anthropogenic Disturbances, Interface
Abstract: Very high anthropogenic disturbances due to large number of villages in core and adjoining areas, poaching, high pilgrimage, state highways passing through the core area, low strength of frontline staff for enforcement and lack of commitment were the identified factors responsible for local extinction of tigers in Sariska that was officially acknowledged in the year 2005. The reintroduction of tigers in Sariska without removing the factors responsible for extinction has again brought the landscape to new risk of threat. The study reveals extremely low strength, motivation and commitment of frontline staff in wildlife law enforcement that is evident from observed declining trend in registration of forest offence/wildlife cases during last decade that has resulted in very high anthropogenic disturbances in the reserve. Immediate strengthening of enforcement agency through increasing the strength of frontline staff, much awaited creation of Sariska Tiger Protection Force (STPF), raising a physical barrier at the interface, relocation of villages from core area and ban on mass agitations like mahapanchayats basically demanding in contravention of wildlife protection act are suggested.
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Literature cited 1: Avinandan D., Sankar K. and Qureshi Q. (2008). Prey selection by tigers (Panthera tigris) in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, India. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 105: 247–254. Bagchi S., Goyal S.P. and Sankar K. (2003). Prey abundance and prey selection by tigers (Panthera tigris) in a semi arid, dry deciduous forest in western India. J. Zool., 260: 285–290.
Literature cited 2: Bhattacharjee S., Kumar V., Chandrasekhar M., Malviya M., Ganswindt A., Ramesh K., Sankar K. and Govindhaswamy Umapathy. (2015). Glucocorticoid Stress Responses of Reintroduced Tigers in Relation to Anthropogenic Disturbance in Sariska Tiger Reserve in India. PLoS ONE 10(6): e0127626. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968). A revised survey of the forest type of India. Government of India Press, Delhi, 404 pp.

ID: 63666
Title: Rapid Assessment of Proposed Reintroduction Sites for the Manipur's Brow-antlered Deer or Sangai
Author: Chongpi Tuboi , Ruchi Badola , Syed Ainul Hussain
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 893- 899 (2018)
Subject: Rapid Assessment of Proposed Reintroduction Sites for the Manipur's Brow-antlered Deer or Sangai
Keywords: Reintroduction, Manipur's Brow Antlered Deer, Floating Meadows, Sangai, Second Home
Abstract: Manipur's brow-antlered deer or sangai, is one of the most threatened species of deer found as a single, small and isolated population the Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP), Manipur. The major factors affecting its survival are its poor genetic status, deteriorating habitat conditions, lack of connectivity with the surrounding landscapes and mortality due to poaching and diseases. For its continuous existence in the wild, the best strategy is to create a second population at a suitable site that guarantees its long-term survival. Five sites with ecosystem components similar to those of KLNP, comprising wetlands (locally called Pat) and forest areas were surveyed. A qualitative ecological and disturbance scoring matrix was used to assess these sites. Pumlen Pat with adjoining Thongam Mondum Reserve Forest was identified as the best site for reintroduction of Sangai, which can be managed as a conservation reserve for the sustainable development of the area.
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Literature cited 1: Envis Centre Manipur. (2008). State of Environment Reports and its issues with database management. Government of Manipur, Directorate of Environment. Hussain S.A. and Badola R. (2013). Conservation ecology of Sangai (Rucervus eldii eldii) and its wetland habitat, Manipur. A study report. Wildlife Institute of India. 1: 321.
Literature cited 2: Hussain S.A, Singsit S., Angom S., Kipgen K. and Vaiphei N. (2006). The brow-antlered deer of Manipur Cervus eldii eldii, McClelland 1842: A review of its status, ecology and conservation. Indian Forester, 132(12): 40-50. Ranjitsinh M.K. (1975). Keibul Lamjao Sanctuary and the browantlered deer- 1972 with notes on a visit in 1975. J. Bombay Natural History Society, 72 (2): 243-255.

ID: 63665
Title: Estimation of the Status of Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica) Population in Gir Lion Landscape, Gujarat, India
Author: A. P. Singh , Ram Ratan Nala
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 887- 892 (2018)
Subject: Estimation of the Status of Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica) Population in Gir Lion Landscape, Gujarat, India
Keywords: Asiatic Lion, Population Estimation, Gir Landscape, Endangered
Abstract: Carnivore conservation necessitates their population estimation. Owing to the elusiveness of carnivores that precludes direct observations, their population estimation is primarily a difficult task. The only population of Asiatic lion is found in the Gir forests and its adjoining landscape of Gujarat, India where under the strict and stringent protection of the erstwhile Nawab of Junagarh and subsequently the State-run Forest Department, their numbers have bounced back from the brink of extinction. At present 523 individuals live encompassing a total area of over 7000 km2 in the Gir and Greater Gir landscape in Gujarat, Western India. Asiatic lions are among the few large carnivores which have been managed and counted since a very long time. In this paper, elucidation of the history of population estimation of lions in the Gir forests and put forth a new- management oriented yet scientifically robust technique of enumerating the status of Asiatic lions, an endangered carnivore nurtured and scientifically managed since 5 decades.
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Literature cited 1: Carbone C. and John L.G. (2002). A common rule for the scaling of carnivore density. Science, 295:2273-2276. Choudhury S.R. (1970). Let us count our tigers. Cheetal, 14: 4151.
Literature cited 2: Dalvi M.K. (1969). Gir lion census, Indian Forester, 95:741-752. Divyabhanusinh C. (2005). The story of Asia's lions. Marg Publication, Mumbai, India, 259 pp.

ID: 63664
Title: Ethno-Medicinal Plants used for the Treatment of Various Skin Disorders by the Garo Community in West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya
Author: Naldarine M. Marak , Lalnundanga
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 869- 874 (2018)
Subject: Ethno-Medicinal Plants used for the Treatment of Various Skin Disorders by the Garo Community in West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya
Keywords: Ethnomedicine, Garo Herbal Medicine, Oja: West Garo Hills, Meghalaya.
Abstract: The ethno-medicinal study based on the treatment of various skin disorders was conducted in six developmental blocks of West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya predominantly inhabited by Garo community during the year 2014-2016.Application of a traditional Garo herbal medicine in the treatment of skin disorders is widespread. The tribal knowledge plays a very crucial role in ethno-medicinal research because they are the source of information and knowledge which inherited from their ancestors from generations to generations. Skin diseases are the most common form of infections occurring in people of all ages. The symptoms of skin infection can vary depending on its type. In this research a total of 20 plants species used for the treatment of various skin disorders have been documented which includes botanical name of the plant, prevalent local name, uses, formulations and also mode of administration.
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Literature cited 1: Bikarma S., Borthakur S.K. and Phukan S.J. (2014). A Survey of Ethnomedicinal Plants Utilized by the Indigenous People of Garo Hills with Special Reference to the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve (Meghalaya), India. Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants, 20(1):30 De Silva T. (1997). Industrial utilization of medicinal plants in developing countries, In: Medicinal plants for forest conservation and healthcare. Edited by Odekar G.,, Bhat K.K.S., B. Urlay J., Vantomme P. (Non wood forest products), No. 11, FAO, Rome, Italy: 38-48.
Literature cited 2: Lalramnghinglova H. (2000). Ethnobotany: A Review. In Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants of Indian Subcontinent. Scientific Publishers (India). pp.1-27. UNESCO (1996).Conservation, Biodiversity and International Law. Alexander Gillespie. 324-325pp.

ID: 63663
Title: Effect of Hormones on Rooting Potential of Hippophae salicifolia (Seabuckthorn) in Agro-Climatic Zone of Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Author: J. M. S. Chauhan , Aakirti Bhandari , M. S. Bhandari
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 863- 868(2018)
Subject: Effect of Hormones on Rooting Potential of Hippophae salicifolia (Seabuckthorn) in Agro-Climatic Zone of Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Keywords: Hormones, Rooting Potential, Hippophae salicifolia, Concentrations of IBA.
Abstract: A general survey was conducted for the collection of plant material from Himalayan Mountain of Uttarakhand. Three places were located as habitats of Hippophae salicifolia (Seabuckthorn) at Hanuman Chatti (Chamoli); Dharasu and Yamunotri Dhaam, Uttarkashi. Macro-propagation studies were conducted in Hippophae salicifolia (H. salicifolia) using stem cuttings. Cuttings were properly washed with running tap water to remove dust particles adhere to surface. One set of male and female stem cuttings were kept as control. Rest of the male and female stem cuttings were dipped in different concentrations of IBA, IAA and NAA (100, 200, 300, 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 ppm) for 4 hours and implanted in hycotrays (root trainers) containing soilrite at FRI, Dehradun (640 msl). Data were recorded after 180 days for number of adventitious root. Male and female stem cuttings responded variably to different auxins concentrations and IBA at 2000ppm was found best for rooting in climatic conditions of FRI, Dehradun.
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Literature cited 1: Airi S., Bhatt I.D., Bhatt A., Rawal R.S. and Dhar U. (2009). Variations in seed germination of Hippophae salicifolia with different presoaking treatments. J. Forestry Research, 20(1):27- 30. Avdeev V.I. (1976). Propagation of Hippophae rhamnoides by softwood cuttings under mist. Kratkie Tezisy Dokl 2 – I Vses. Molodykh Uchenykh po Sadovodstvu, 72 – 74. Hort. Abstr, 48: 318.
Literature cited 2: Bisht R., Sharma S.K. and Yadav V.K. (2008). Effect of different pre-sowing seed treatments on germination and plant growth characteristics of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae salicifolia D. Don). The Asian J. of Horticulture, 3(1): 10-14. Chauhan K. (2003). Technical document – Estimation of Seabuckthorn (a wild plant) coverage in Ladakh region of Jammu & Kashmir, DEAL, Dehradun.

ID: 63662
Title: Invasive Alien Flora of Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve in Southern Eastern Ghats, India
Author: L. Prakash , P. Balasubramanian
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 857- 862 (2018)
Subject: Invasive Alien Flora of Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve in Southern Eastern Ghats, India
Keywords: Invasive Alien Species, Lantana camara, Prosopis juliflora, Eastern Ghats.
Abstract: The survey was undertaken to document the invasive alien species distributed in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, Eastern Ghats during November 2014 to November 2016. A total of 107 invasive alien plant species were recorded which belonged to 39 families and 82 genera. Asteraceae formed the most dominant family with 16 invasive alien species, followed by Amaranthaceae (8) and Fabaceae (7). Life-form wise, herbs were the major forms (73.83%) among the invasive alien species. Phytogeographical analysis revealed that species of Tropical American origin formed a major proportion (59.43%) of the invasive alien species in the study area. Monitoring and control of the spread of Prosopis juliflora and Lantana camara is required.
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Literature cited 1: Divakara B.N., Prasad S. and Das R. (2013). Documentation of Invasive plants in Lateher and Hazaribagh Districts: Jharkhand – India. Indian Forester, 141 (11):1171–1175. Gamble J.S. (1915-1936). Flora of Presidency of Madras. 3 Vols. Adlard & Sons Ltd., London.
Literature cited 2: Haung Q.Q., Wu J.M., Bai Y.Y., Zhou L. and Wang G.X. (2009). Identifying the most noxious invasive plants in China: role of geographical origin, life and means of introduction. Biodiversity and Conservation, 18:265–305. Henry A.N., Kumari G.R. and Chitra V. (1987). Flora of Tamil Nadu, India. Ser. 1: Analysis. Vol. 2. Botanical Survey of India, Coimbatore.

ID: 63661
Title: Tissue culture (Micropropagation) of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. as affected by Genotypic configuration
Author: Meena Bakshi , Aradhna Chauhan , Ankur Vichitra
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 852- 856 (2018)
Subject: Tissue culture (Micropropagation) of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. as affected by Genotypic configuration
Keywords: Dalbergia sissoo, Genotypic Variability, In-vitro, Nodal Explants, MS Medium.
Abstract: Genotypic variation in in-vitro performance of 5clones of Dalbergia sissoo revealed significant variations in bud proliferation and multiplication. The survival percentage of explants inoculated on MS medium with 1.0 mg/l BAP+ 0.1 mg/l NAA ranged from 56.9 to 79.1 % with the maximum being in C14 (Haridwar). Maximum bud break (69.4%) was found in C 114 (Nepal) while number of buds was maximum (2.79) in C86. The shoot number and length were maximum (1.65 and 2.05cm respectively) in C14. Subculturing of microshoots on 1.0 mg/l BAP+ 0.25 mg/l NAA revealed maximum multiplication rate of 4.02 in C14 with maximum shoot number (3.07) while shoot length was maximum (2.43 cm) in C 86. The maximum rooting (40.5%) with 1mg/l IBA was observed in C86 (Rajasthan) at par with C14 (40%). Significantly (0.1%) maximum number of roots (2.46) and root length (2.63 cm) were also recorded in C14 with high survival rate. Among 5 selected clones, C14 (Haridwar) showed best performance in shooting as well as rooting in vitro, hence can be multiplied reliably to be put under agro-forestry plantations.
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Literature cited 1: Ahuja M.R. (1983). Somatic cell differences and rapid clonal propagation of aspen. Silvae Genetica, 32: 3-4. Bakshi M., Pal M. and Prakash R. (2006). Rooting response of softwood nodal cuttings of Dalbergia sissoo as influenced by nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium nutrition of the stock plant. Indian J. Forestry, 29(4): 445-451.
Literature cited 2: Coleman G.D. and Ernest S.G. (1983). In-vitro shoot regeneration of Populus deltoids: Effect of cytokinin and genotype. Plant Cell Reports ,8: 459-462. Datta S.K. and Datta K. (1983). Auxin induced regeneration of Forest tree Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. through tissue culture. Curr. Science, 52 (9): 435-436.

ID: 63660
Title: Avenue Tree Health Survey of Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
Author: Kalzen Dolma Tamang , Ankita Dudhraj , Anuradha Kumari , Amit Pandey , Manoj Kuma Kumar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 832- 851 (2018)
Subject: Avenue Tree Health Survey of Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
Keywords: Disease Incidence, Disease Severity, Risk Factor, Severity Index.
Abstract: Avenue trees are ornamental, shade giving, aesthetically soothing and may also be medicinally important. Therefore, knowledge of status of tree health in a given area is a pre-requisite in evolving a disease management strategy for the region. Individual trees of the selected roads in the FRI campus were examined for signs and symptoms of different diseases. Tree diseases and their occurrence were calculated. A total of 853 trees were surveyed. 52% trees were diseased which include both exotic and native tree species. It was recorded that trees with girth 150-432 cm were found to be highly affected with pathogenic attack. Decaying trees bearing fruit bodies of pathogens and anthropogenic activities were responsible for disease prevalence. Suitable management strategies have been suggested to address the disease problems on the avenue trees in the FRI campus.
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Literature cited 1: Bhambani K. and Harsh N.S.K. (2012). Assessment of tree health along Trevor road, New forest area, Dehradun. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Company KG + 92 pp. Foster J., Lowe A. and Winkelman S. (2011). The Value of Green Infrastructure for Urban Climate Adaptation. The Center for Clean Air Policy + 52 pp. (http://ccap.org/assets/The-Value-of-GreenInfrastructure-for-Urban-Climate-Adaptation_CCAP-Feb2011.pdf)
Literature cited 2: Jim C.Y. and Chen W.Y. (2008). Assessing the ecosystem service of air pollutant Removal by urban trees in Guangzhou (China). J. Envir. Management, 88(4): 665-676. Lovasi G.S., Quinn J.W., Neckerman K.M., Perzanowski M.S. and Rundle A. ( 2008). Children living in areas with more street trees have lower prevalence of Asthma. J. Epidemiology and Community Health, 62(7):647-649.

ID: 63659
Title: Enumeration of the Family Nyctaginaceae in India
Author: Debasmita Dutta Pramanick , G. G. Maiti , M. S. Mondal
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 825- 831 (2018)
Subject: Enumeration of the Family Nyctaginaceae in India
Keywords: Nyctaginaceae, Taxonomic Enumeration, India.
Abstract: The present article comprises the enumeration of the taxa belonging to the family Nyctaginaceae in India. In this paper, currently accepted name, basionym (if any), important synonyms, local names, phenology, distribution and ecology, uses and notes have been provided for each taxon.
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Literature cited 1: Anon. (1962).The Wealth of India-Raw Materials VI: 392–393. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi. Backer C.A. and Bakhuizen V.D.B.R.C. (1963). Flora of Java (Spermatophytes only).1: 269-272 (Nyctaginaceae). N.V.P. Noordhoff-Groningen. The Netherlands.
Literature cited 2: Bamber C.J. (1916). Plants of the Punjab: A Descriptive Key to the Flora of the Punjab, North-West Frontier Province and Kashmir. Superintendent Government Printing,Lahore, Punjab. Bentham G. and Hooker J.D. (1880). Genera Plantarum.Williams & Norgate, London.

ID: 63658
Title: Biodiversity Loss and Conservation of Natural Resources in Cold Desert Ecosystem of Himachal Pradesh, India
Author: Poonam , Rajan Bawa , Hari Paul Sankhyan , Dileshwar Nayak
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 817- 824 (2018)
Subject: Biodiversity Loss and Conservation of Natural Resources in Cold Desert Ecosystem of Himachal Pradesh, India
Keywords: Biodiversity, Conservation, Cold Desert Ecosystems, Phytosociology, Forest Ecosystem, Alpine Ecosystem and Agro Ecosystem, Agricultural Crops.
Abstract: The present investigation was conducted in village Goshal of District Lahaul and Spiti, (Himachal Pradesh), India, by differentiating the village into three ecosystems viz., Forest ecosystem, Alpine ecosystem and Agro ecosystem to carry out phytosociological studies. Each ecosystem was divided into nine different grids for sampling following quadrate method. Three quadrates were laid in each grid in all the three ecosystems for recording of phytosociological data. In forest ecosystem, among trees, the species of maximum occurrence was Juniperus recurva (IVI 62.89), while in alpine ecosystem Dactylis glomerata (IVI 62.49) dominated among grasses having maximum percentage contribution (20.83%), and Juniperus communis among shrubs. In agro ecosystem, Dactylis glomerata and Agropyron longearistatum among grasses were found to be the most dominating species with average IVI value of 50.70 and 49.30, respectively. Among agricultural crops, the maximum area was occupied by the cash crops like peas and potato. Peas were sown in 60.19 per cent of the total cropped area. It was observed that farmers have switched over to the cropping of cash crops which are economically beneficial and is affecting the present status of surrounding natural resources resulting in loss of biodiversity.
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Literature cited 1: Bawa R. (2000). Structural, functional and economic linkages between major ecosystems of cold deserts in Himachal Pradesh. UHF, Solan, Project Report. 108p. Blackman G.E. (1935). A study of statistical method of the distribution of species in grassland association. Ann. of Bot., 49: 749-74.
Literature cited 2: Chaudhuri K.K., Mishra D.K., Singh V. and Shukla J.K. (2005). Harnessing Thar biodiversity for medicinal uses. Indian Forester, 131(3): 288-307. Decocq G. (2002). Patterns of plant species and community diversity at different organization levels in a forested riparian landscape. J. Veg. Sci., 13: 91-106.

ID: 63657
Title: Endangered Medicinal Plant Taxus baccata Hook. F. and Natural Regeneration status in Himachal Pradesh, India
Author: Manjeet Singh , U. Lankar , S. N. Zaffar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 812- 816(2018)
Subject: Endangered Medicinal Plant Taxus baccata Hook. F. and Natural Regeneration status in Himachal Pradesh, India
Keywords: Yew, Natural Regeneration, Endangered, Medicinal Plant, Himachal Pradesh, Himalaya.
Abstract: In present study, natural regeneration status of Taxus baccata along with other associated tree species was assessed in three forest divisions of Himachal Pradesh, North Western Himalaya, India. Two sites were selected in each division and were further divided into lower (2500-2700m) and upper (2700-2900m) elevations. The results revealed that the recruitments of Taxus baccata are good enough at higher elevations as compared to lower elevations, but there is no any established regeneration in all three forest divisions. The incidence of over-harvesting and other anthropogenic pressures was comparatively higher at lower elevations, leading to poor regeneration of the species. Associated species showed better recruitments and established regeneration as compared to that of Taxus baccata, which attributed that natural regeneration of this species is being fatally hampered due to exclusive over exploitation. The study suggests that there is an immediate need to protect Taxus bearing forests from harvesting (lopping, peeling bark, etc.), grazing and other destructive activities. The species regenerates poorly from seed. By means of efficient biotechnological tools, artificial regeneration of the species should be promoted in nursery to develop mass scale healthy planting materials. Besides in-situ conservation and management, mass scale afforestation of the species with the participation of local communities in protected forest areas particularly at religious forests need to be done.
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Literature cited 1: Anon. (2004). Participatory forest management implication for policy and human resources development in Hind Kush Himalayas. ICIMOD. Kathmandu, Nepal, (6): 79. Assmann E. (1970). The principals of forest yield study. 2nd Ed. Oxford pergamon Press Ltd. 506 p.
Literature cited 2: Chacko V.J. (1965). A manual of sampling technique for forest surveys. Manager Publications, Delhi, 172 p. Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968). A revised survey of forests types of India. Manager publication Delhi, p. 404.

ID: 63656
Title: Linking Taxonomy and Conservation
Author: P. S. Bhatnagar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 808- 811 (2018)
Subject: Linking Taxonomy and Conservation
Keywords: Combined Taxonomic and Conservation Priority, Conservation Taxonomic Unit, Operational Taxonomic Unit, DNA Barcoding, Link.
Abstract: Both taxonomists and conservationists face challenge in their respective areas of work. There is no knowledge about a huge number of species. The Taxonomic Impediment has been defined in the Darwin Declaration in the Global Taxonomic Initiative. The Taxonomic Impediment has been considered central to the conservation/taxonomic problem. The impediment is defined as: “The gaps in knowledge of taxonomic systems, and the reduced impact by not using such knowledge in the management and sustainable use of biodiversity.†Conservationists have to work on population or individuals, though they practice habitat conservation as well. Conservationists need taxonomic information in a way that can be used for conservation. It has been hypothesized that Conservation Effort (x) is a function of number of species (n) expressed as f (x) = x n the combined taxonomic and conservation priority is inversely proportional to population size. This could be one way to link taxonomy and conservation.
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Literature cited 1: Airamé S., Jenifer E. D., Kevin D. L., Heather L., Deborah A. M. and Robert R. W. (2003). Applying ecological criteria to marine reserve design: a case study from the California channel Islands. Ecological Applications, 13(1): S170-S184 .Supplement. The Science of Marine Reserves . Bebber D.P., Marriott F.H.C., Gaston K.J., Harris S.A. and Scotland R.W. (2007). Predicting unknown species numbers using discovery curves. Proceedings of the Royal Society, 274: 1651-1658.
Literature cited 2: Blaxter M., Mann J., Chapman T., Thomas F., Whitton C., Floyd R. and Adebe E. (2005). Defining operational taxonomic units using DNA barcode data. Philosophical Transactions of Royal Society of London. B. Biological Sciences, 360: 1935-1943. Ciofi C., Beaumont M., Swingland I. and Bruford M. (1999). Genetic divergence and units for conservation in Komodo dragon Varanus komodoensis. Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences, 266: 2269-2274

ID: 63655
Title: Floristic Assessment of Panchlingeshwar Sacred Grove, Nandikurali, Raibag, Belagavi, Karnataka
Author: Sidanand V. Kambhar , Teja B. Jagatap , G. P. Yelavattimath , K. Kotresha
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 801- 807 (2018)
Subject: Floristic Assessment of Panchlingeshwar Sacred Grove, Nandikurali, Raibag, Belagavi, Karnataka
Keywords: Sacred Groves, Nandikurali, Conservation, Belagavi.
Abstract: The Sacred groves are forest patches conserved by the local people based on the socio-cultural and religious practices. The sacred groves are rich in diversity and play a significant role in the conservation of biodiversity. The present work was carried with the aim to document the floristic account and its assessment in the Panchlingeshwar sacred grove, Nandikurali, Raibag, Belagavi. A total of 171 taxa belonging to 145 genera distributed in 59 families were recorded, also the grove representing with 54 medicinal plant species belonging to 48 genera and 28 families.
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Literature cited 1: Airi S.R., Dharv R.S., and Parohit A.N. (2000).Assessment of availability and habitat preference of Jatamansi-a critically endangered medicinal plant of Western Himalaya. Curr. Sci., 79(10):1469. Chandran M.D.S and Gadgil M. (1993). Sacred groves and sacred tree of Uttara Kannada capilot study Mimeograph. Centre for Ecological Science, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
Literature cited 2: Curtis J.T. (1959). The vegetation of Wisconsin: An ordination of plant communities. University Wisconsin press. Madison, Wis, USA. Curtis J.T. and McIntosh R.P. (1950). The interrelation of certain analytic synthetic phytosociological characters, Ecology, 31:443-445.

ID: 63654
Title: Unique Bio-Diversities of Gorumara National Park, its Threats and Conservation Strategies
Author: Prasanta Kumar Pandit
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 791- 800 (2018)
Subject: Unique Bio-Diversities of Gorumara National Park, its Threats and Conservation Strategies
Keywords: Unique Bio-Diversities, Gorumara National Park, Threats, Conservation Strategies, Local Communities, Enforcement, Managerial Intervention.
Abstract: The Gorumara National park (GNP) in Duars of West Bengal, India has emerged as one of the richest biodiversities in the region and India as well. It was a Wild Life Sanctuary (WLS) since 1949 and a National Park (NP) since 1994, the small GNP having huge bio diversities is subjected to several threats however, due to ensuring effective protection measures through proper patrolling, involvement of local communities, enforcement of law, timely managerial intervention, unique bio diversities are still in healthy condition.
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Literature cited 1: Anon. (1996). Management Plan of Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary for the period 1996-97 to 2006-07. Directorate of Forests, Government of West Bengal. Anon. (2006). A pocket guide to birds of Gorumara National Park. Directorate of Forests, Government of West Bengal.
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ID: 63653
Title: New Record of Nephopteryx eugraphella Ragonot as a Serious Leaf Webber of Mimusops elengi Linn. from Uttar Pradesh, India and its Ecofriendly Management
Author: Jaydeep Halder , T. Manjunatha Gowda , Deepak Kushwaha
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (8) 770- 774 (2018)
Subject: New Record of Nephopteryx eugraphella Ragonot as a Serious Leaf Webber of Mimusops elengi Linn. from Uttar Pradesh, India and its Ecofriendly Management
Keywords: Nephopteryx eugraphella, Biology, Damage, Management, Mimusops elengi.
Abstract: First record of Nephopteryx eugraphella Ragonot, as a serious pest of Mimusops elengi Linn. from the eastern region of Uttar Pradesh, India was reported hereunder. Studies were conducted during the rainy season at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and observed that about 90-100 per cent plants and 60-80 per cent leaves were infested by this foliage feeder. Young larvae damaged the leaves by scrapping the chlorophyll content followed by webbing while grown up larvae damaged both by scraping and biting the leaves. Due to their severe feeding, damaged leaves were dried up and giving burning appearance of the trees. The detailed studies on taxonomy, biology etc. were discussed in the paper. Egg, larval and pupal periods completed were 2.5–5.75, 16.56–20.25 and 5.5 to 8.25 days, respectively. Adult females, laid 33-89 eggs during her life, had a longer (8.38 days) lifespan than the males (4.85 days). Amongst the tested conventional and biorational insecticides, Quinalphos, Profenophos, Deltamethrin and Cypermethrin at their recommended doses were found more promising. Amongst the different biopesticides, B. bassiana IIVR strain at recommended dose was most effective followed by Bacillus thuringiensis. The present study will be helpful in developing a biointensive pest management strategy of this mostly unattended pest in India.
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