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ID: 63637
Title: Assessing Land-use Land-cover Dynamics (1990-2030) in Pathri Reserve Forest using Geospatial Technology
Author: Akhlaq Amin Wani , Arijit Roy , P. K. Dorothy , Seema Joshi , Aasif A. Gatoo , M. A. Islam , Amarjeet Singh , Amir F. Bhat , Shah Murtaza
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (7) 653- 659 (2018)
Subject: Assessing Land-use Land-cover Dynamics (1990-2030) in Pathri Reserve Forest using Geospatial Technology
Keywords: Pathri Reserve Forest, Land Use Land Cover, Geospatial Technology, Markov Modeling.
Abstract: Forests being a dynamic feature are prone to changes which may be either positive or negative. The present study has been taken to monitor Land use land cover (LULC) dynamics in Pathri reserve forest over the past three decades (1990, 2000 and 2010), before and after de-reserving some part of this forest in view of the rehabilitation of Tehri dam evacuees. Landsat TM data has been used to generate maps on 1:50000 scale using visual interpretation. The three time period forest vector layers were used for predicting the forest cover for the periods 2010 and 2030 using Cellular Automata (CA) Markov model. The analysis reveals that out of 17.31km2 in 1990, only 2.62 km2 of area was left as dense forest in 2010, while the remaining area was degraded to open forest and scrub. About 13 km2 area of water bodies and wetlands in the study area reduced to 3.4 km2 in two decades indicates demand for intensification of agricultural besides the pressure for fuel wood collection and uncontrolled grazing. This loss of forest over the decades can be attributed to the Rehabilitation Policy, 1998 of the Government of Uttarakhand to resettle the Tehri dam evacuees and relocation of Gujjars, a nomadic community to an 8 km2 patch at Pathri rehabilitation site. Human interventions as well as signs of disturbance such as lopped off trees, presence of invasive species such as Ipomea spp. and Clerodendron spp. could be the causative factors. From the present LULC dynamics and projection for 2030, it is evident that the Pathri reserve forest continues to be under pressure from anthropogenic activities.
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Literature cited 1: Chakraborty K. (2009). Vegetation change detection in Barak Basin. Current Science, 96(9, 10). Coppin P., Jonckheere I., Nackaerts K. and Muys B. (2004).Digital change Detection methods in ecosystem monitoring - a review. Inter. J. Remote Sensing, 25 (9): 15651596.
Literature cited 2: Ekwal I. (2011). Mapping of landscape cover using remote sensing and GIS inChandoli National Park, India. Momona Ethiopian J. Science, 3 (2): 78-92. Ellis E. and Robert P. (2007). "Land-use and land-cover change." In: Environmental Information Coalition, National Council for Science and the Environment (Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. Cutler J. Cleveland) (Washington, D.C.: (Retrieved 5th December, 2017). http://www.aughty.org/pdf/landuse_landcover.pdf.

ID: 63636
Title: Adoption of Agroforestry Practices: Chi2 Function Approach in Determining Influence of Individual and Social Factors on Farmers' Decision to Adopt or not to Adopt Agroforestry
Author: Himshikha, Charan Singh
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (7) 646- 652 (2018)
Subject: Adoption of Agroforestry Practices: Chi2 Function Approach in Determining Influence of Individual and Social Factors on Farmers' Decision to Adopt or not to Adopt Agroforestry
Keywords: Adoption, Agroforestry, Association, Factors, Farmers.
Abstract: A wide range of factors influence farmers decision to adopt agroforestry practice, and it ranges from household to social and economic consideration. This research work, therefore, led to investigating the influence of some individual and social factors on agroforestry adoption by the farmers in Haridwar, India. Besides these factors, some other factors were also studied to examine their association with adoption. Using random sampling and field survey techniques, data was collected from a total of 426 farmers (365 agroforestry and 61 non agroforestry farmers). Total 17 individual and social attributes were analyzed using Chi2 analysis (test of independence at á=0.05 level of significance) approach. These factors were age, gender, marital status, family size, level of education, land holding or farm size, approach to forest to meet their livelihood requirements, knowledge about related schemes and technologies, training programmes, total farming experience, house type, reason behind farming practices, perception about farming output, resources availability. Results have shown that a number of factors such as age, experience, landholding etc are statistically significant and hence influence adoption of agroforestry. While other factors such as gender, education, decision making etc are not statistically significant and hence do not influence adoption of agroforestry by the farmers.
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Literature cited 1: Ajayi O.C., Franzel S., Kuntashula E. and Kwesiga F. (2003). Adoption of improved fallow technology for soil fertility management in Zambia: Empirical studies and emerging issues. Agroforestry Systems, 59 (3): 317-326. Ajayi O.C., Massi C., Katanga R. and Kabwe G. (2006). Typology and characteristics of farmers planting improved fallows in southern Africa. Zambian J. Agricultural Sciences, 8(2): 1-5.
Literature cited 2: Alavalapati J.R.R., Luckert M.K. and Gill D. (1995). Adoption of agroforestry practices: a case study from Andhra Pradesh, India. Agroforestry systems, 32 (1):1-14. Chowdhury S. and Ray P. (2009). Participatory constraint analysis regarding the adoption of IPM technologies in pointed gourd cultivation: An empirical study. J. Bangladesh Agricultural University, 7(2): 219-227.

ID: 63635
Title: Comparative Study of Wooded Angiospermic Diversity of the Two Protected Areas (Purna Wildlife Sanctuary and Jessore Wildlife Sanctuary) in Two Biogeographic Regions Of Gujarat, India
Author: Rajkumar S. Yadav , Ashok Suthar , Ravi Dutt Kamboj
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (7) 639- 695(2018)
Subject: Comparative Study of Wooded Angiospermic Diversity of the Two Protected Areas (Purna Wildlife Sanctuary and Jessore Wildlife Sanctuary) in Two Biogeographic Regions Of Gujarat, India
Keywords: PWS, JWS, Flora, Protected Area, Bio-Geographical Regions.
Abstract: The wooded angiospermic plants have rendered very important role in the ecological equilibrium and livelihood to the forest dwellers. Its diversity, composition and richness varies from place to place as per geographical settings. The object of this study was to determine the diversity and composition in the wooded angiospermic plant in two Protected Areas viz., Purna Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS) and Jessore Wildlife Sanctuary (JWS) of two different bio-geographical zones of Gujarat state. The qualitative and quantitative study has been completed through transect and quadrate methods. The results revealed that both Protected Areas have floristic heterogeneity in their jurisdiction and the qualitative examination of the both the sanctuaries indicated that a total of 136 species of trees and 32 species of shrubs exist in the PWS. However, the JWS showed a total of 84 species of trees and 27species of shrubs in their jurisdiction which is fewer than PWS. The quantitative analysis also showed that the density, frequency and abundance of wooded angiospermic plants are higher in the PWS than JWS. The biodiversity indices have shown that the species richness of trees in the PWS and JWS is good. However, the shrub composition and richness have shown decline in both of the sanctuaries. The similarity and dissimilarity indices have shown that the tree species are more diverse (63%) than shrub species (37%) in the both of the Protected Areas. Due to two different bio-geographical zones present in the study area, it has its own unique but distinct vegetation composition and diversity.
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Literature cited 1: Anon. (2017). http://www.countrysideinfo.co.uk/simpsons.htm. Retrieved from http://www.countrysideinfo.co.uk. Elzinga C.L., Salzer D.W. and Willoughby J.W. (1998). Measuring and Monitoring Plant Populations. Denver: U.S Department of Interior Bureau of land Management, 492pp. http;//www.mea.gov.in/india-at-galance.htm.
Literature cited 2: Knight D.H. (1975). A Phytosociological Analysisof Species rich Tropical Forest on Baro -Kolorado Island: Panama. Ecological Monographs, 45(3): 259-289. Kumar S., Gupta N.K., Mahajan P.K. and Sikha D. (2015). Phytosociological Status Under Pink Cedar (Acrocarpus fraxinifolius Wight and Arn.). Indian Forester, 141(12): 1252-1256.

ID: 63634
Title: Phytosociological Analysis and Distribution Pattern of Understorey Vegetation in Differently Managed Quercus leucotrichophora Forests along the Elevation Gradient in North- Western Himalaya, India.
Author: Pradeepen Rai , Grace Kikon
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (7) 632- 638(2018)
Subject: Phytosociological Analysis and Distribution Pattern of Understorey Vegetation in Differently Managed Quercus leucotrichophora Forests along the Elevation Gradient in North- Western Himalaya, India.
Keywords: Phytosociological Analysis, Protected Forest (PF), Reserved Forest (RF), Unclassified Forest (UF), Quercus leucotrichophora.
Abstract: Two differently managed Quercus leucotrichophora forests viz. Reserved Forest (RF) and Protected Forest (PF) were selected at Rajgarh Forest Division in Himachal Pradesh. These selected forests were further delineated into three elevations ranges as; E <1 1650 m, E2 = 1651 to 1900 m and E3>1900 m for enumeration to understand the effect of management and altitudinal gradient on phytosociological attributes and community structure. Total density and total basal area of shrubs and herbs was recorded higher under Q. leucotrichophora reserved forest as compared to protected forest. However, no definite pattern of change was observed in its total density and basal area along the elevation for both shrubs and herbs components. Reserved forest had Myrisine-Daphne, Strobilanthes- Rubus and Boenninghausenia-Carissa while, protected forest had Boenninghausenia-Daphne, Strobilanthes-Myrsine, Daphne-Sarcococca as dominant shrubs communities at elevations E1, E2 and E3, respectively. Likewise, herbage communities at reserved forest had Viola-Heteropogon, Viola-Cyperus and Malaxis-Viola while protected forest had Bidens- Imperata, Oplismenus-Digiteria and Digiteria-Oplismenus at respective E1, E2 and E3 elevations. The understorey species was found to have wide ecological amplitude influencing dominance and performance greatly as reflected by quantitative features such as density, basal area, frequency, A/F ratio and importance value index. Regular distribution was more prominent than contagious and random distribution depicting existence of severe competition between the individual species. Higher values of phytosociological attributes in reserved forest could be ascribed to higher degree of protection and management strategies adopted which wasn't the case in protected forest.
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Literature cited 1: Alaback P.B. and Hermann F.R. (1988). Long term response of understorey vegetation to stand density in Picea and Tsuga forest. Canadian J. forest Research, 18: 1522-1530. Anderson R.C., Louks O.L. and Swain A.M. (1968). Herbaceous response to canopy cover, light intensity and throughfall precipitation in coniferous forests. Ecology, 50: 255-263.
Literature cited 2: Berg B. and Staaf H. (1981). Chemical composition of main plant litter components at Invejarsheden-Data from the decomposition studied. Swed. Cen. For. Proj. International Research Report, 104pp. Curtis J.T. (1959). The vegetation of Wisconsin. Univ. Wisconsin Press, Madison. 657 pp.

ID: 63633
Title: Phyto-Sociological Study of Hemlock (Tsuga dumosa) forest from Uttarakhand, India
Author: H. B. Naithani
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (7) 626- 631 (2018)
Subject: Phyto-Sociological Study of Hemlock (Tsuga dumosa) forest from Uttarakhand, India
Keywords: Vegetational Analysis, Tsuga dumosa, Uttarakhand
Abstract: Tsuga Dumosa, Most Westerly Extension Towards Munsiyari And Dharchula Ranges, Pithoragarh Forest Division. Vegetational Analysis For Its Associated Density, Frequency And Abundance Has Been Mentioned.
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Literature cited 1: Champion H.G and Seth S.K. (1968). Revised Forest types of India, Govt. of India. Curtis J.T. (1959). The Vegetation of Wisconsin: An Ordination of Plant Communities. University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 657 pp.
Literature cited 2: Curtis J.T. and McIntosh R.P. (1950). The interrelation of certain analytic and synthetic phytosociological characters. Ecology, 31: 434-455. FSI (2011). Atlas Forest Types of India (as per Champion and Seth Classification, 1968) Pp. 1-221. F.S.I., Dehra Dun.

ID: 63632
Title: Natural Regeneration in the Tropical Deciduous Forest Ecosystem of Godavari Valley in Warangal Region of Telangana, India
Author: P. Gopalkrishna , Sateesh Suthari , Vatsavaya S. Raju
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (7) 616- 625 (2018)
Subject: Natural Regeneration in the Tropical Deciduous Forest Ecosystem of Godavari Valley in Warangal Region of Telangana, India
Keywords: Dry Deciduous Forest Vegetation, Regeneration, Godavari Watershed, Telangana, India.
Abstract: The regeneration, recruitment and succession of tree species were studied in three vegetation zones of Godavari valley in Warangal region, Telangana. The regeneration ability of the individual forest species was observed zone-wise of mature individuals in proportion to the saplings and seedlings to predict the future vegetation of a tropical deciduous forest ecosystem. The study prospects the changes in the native species composition in forest zone-wise. The vegetation structure of Tectona- Terminalia zone will remain unchanged, if protected, as it was being distant to populace and proximate to river Godavari and also better protected being under Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary. Within this vegetation zone, the threat to teak is imminent and it may be replaced by Cleistanthus collinus, a species of far less economic value. Madhuca- Terminalia-Haldina zone is with no saplings of prime species but for those of Terminalia. The absence of saplings and seedlings of Madhuca indica is due to harvesting of its seed for oil by the ethnic people. Terminalia- Hardwickia zone may also remain unchanged though Terminalia species show better regeneration. The ecological changes due to disturbance gradients have resulted in succession of different species other than those of the naturally occurring along the environmental gradients within the watershed.
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Literature cited 1: Anon. (1990). Watershed Atlas of India. Publishers: All India Soil and Land Use Survey. Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, New Delhi. Anon. (1999). Report of the STAP Brainstorming on Biodiversity Conservation in Production Forests. Mexico.
Literature cited 2: Barker P.C.J. and Patrick J.B.K. (1994). Phyllocladus asplenifolius: variability in the population structure of the regeneration niche and dispersion pattern in Tasmanian forest. Australian J. Bot., 42:163-190 Barnes B.V., Zak D.R., Denton S.R. and Spurr S.H. (1998). th Forest Ecology. 4 edn. Wiley, New York.

ID: 63631
Title: Agroforestry Methods for Cultivation in Zagros Pasture Iran due to Conservation of Water Resource
Author: Yousef Taghi Mollaei
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (7) 611- 615 (2018)
Subject: Agroforestry Methods for Cultivation in Zagros Pasture Iran due to Conservation of Water Resource
Keywords: Cultivation, Change Crop Plants, Conservation of Water Resource, Khosroshirin Village, Agro Forestry, Fars, Iran.
Abstract: Most Of The Crop Plants Concerned Are Relatively Undemanding And Well Suited For Cultivation On Lighter Soils And Sites Tending Towards Dryness. They Can Be Well Integrated Into The Rotation Of Crops And Would Thus Increase The Agricultural Biodiversity Of These Sites Introduction. The Study Will Show The Change Crop Plants And Methods Of Cultivation In Khosroshirin Village Of Abadeh, Fars, Iran Due To Conservation Of Water Resource. As Alternative Methods Of Cultivation This Report Discusses Procedures Which Counteract The Ongoing Decoupling Of Crop Production From Natural Locational Factors And Thereby Tend To Make A Contribution To The Conservation Or The Recovery Of The Multifunctionality Of Agriculture. With Attitude To, Its Cold Weather Proposed, « Alley Cropping » Refers To A Method Of Cultivation, In Which The Combination Of Agricultural Crops With Perennial Plants Is Represented As An Agroforestry System.
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Literature cited 1: Yousef T. M. (2005). Land cover dynamic since the 1992s in Khefri watershed, Sepidan city of Persian federal, Iran. of gis86 Tehran. Natural Resource of Fars Province (1995). Forest Natural Management Plan of Sepidan city. 35 volume. Center Statistical of Iran. (2004). Results of inventory in Tribes.
Literature cited 2: Hurni H. (1993). Land degradation, famine and land resource scenarios in Ethiopia. In: Pimentel D, editor. World Soil Erosion and Conservation. Cambridge university press, 27-61 pp. Meyer W.B. and Turner B.L. II (1994). Changes in land use and land cover: A Global Perspective. Cambridge University Press.

ID: 63630
Title: Methodology for Determining Minimum Support Price for Minor Forest Produce in India
Author: Methodology for Determining Minimum Support Price for Minor Forest Produce in India
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (7) 604- 610 (2018)
Subject: Methodology for Determining Minimum Support Price for Minor Forest Produce in India
Keywords: Minor Forest Produce, Minimum Support Price, Tribals, Sustainable Harvest.
Abstract: Minor Forest Produce obtained from forests are a crucial commercial resource in the lives oftribals and other forest dwelling communities. More than 100 million rural people depend on the sale of minor forest produce for their livelihoods. These communities are legally empowered with governance of forests as well as ownership of the resource. Yet, not only do the communities remain impoverished, but also the unsustainable harvest of the resource from forests is a major cause of ecological stress. A research was conducted for developing methodology and determining the minimum support price for minor forest produce based on their labor input, insurance costs, traditional knowledge, resource availability, among other parameters, and assessed the status of the selected MFP resources in the country. The potential abundance, potential yield and sustainable yield of 12 selected MFPs across the studied states of India, have also been estimated.
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Literature cited 1: Aditya K.S., Subash S.P., Praveen K.V., Nithyashree M.L., Bhuvana N. and Sharma A. (2017). Awareness about minimum support price and its impact on diversification decision of farmers in India. Asia & the Pacific Policy Studies, 4(3): 514-526. Chaithanaya E.P. (2012). Historical injustice toward tribals: A reflection on forest policies of India. Inter. J. Social Science and Interdisciplinary Research, 1(11).
Literature cited 2: Champion S.H. and Seth S.K. (1968). A revised survey of the forest types of India. A revised survey of the forest types of India. Daniel W.W. (1999). Biostatistics: A Foundation for Analysis in the Health Sciences. 7th edition. New York: John Wiley & Sons).

ID: 63629
Title: Tree Species Richness, Dominance and Regeneration Status in Western Ramganga Valley, Uttarakhand Himalaya, India
Author: Dinesh Singh Rawat , J. K. Tiwari , P. Tiwari , Meena Nautiyal , Mujahida Praveen , Neeraj Singh
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (7) 595- 603 (2018)
Subject: Tree Species Richness, Dominance and Regeneration Status in Western Ramganga Valley, Uttarakhand Himalaya, India
Keywords: Tree Species, Seedlings, Density-Diameter Classes, Regeneration, Himalayan Forests.
Abstract: The present study deals with the community structure and regeneration status of tree species in Western Ramganga Valley, between altitudes 1200–3100m asl. Six forest stands (three on each flank of river Ramganga) were selected at three altitude viz. lower, middle and upper temperate. Composition of trees, saplings and seedlings were assessed through quadrat method. A total 120 quadrats (10m×10m size) for trees, 240 quadrats (size 5m×5m) for saplings and 480 quadrats (size 1×1 m) for seedling laid in the study area. We used circumference (C) to differentiate three layers of a species into adult (C ≥ 30 cm), sapling (C 10–30 cm) and seedling (C< 10 cm). We also observed the distribution of tree individuals into successive diameter classes i.e., 10–20, 21–30, 31–40 cm, etc. to assess the regeneration of tree layer at various sites. A total of 42 species of trees belongs to 33 genera and 19 families from six forest stands, trees were represented by 39 species, 37 seedlings and saplings by 34 species. Out of total 42 tree species, good regeneration status recorded for 10 species, fair for 22 species and poor regeneration status for 4 species. Three species (Cornus macrophylla, Taxus wallichiana and Toona ciliata) revealed as not regenerating species while four species (Acer caesium, Albizia julibrissin, Betula alnoides, Carpinus viminea) as poorly regenerating from the study area. Thus, species with poor and not regeneration status needs proper to check their degradation from the area in future.
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Literature cited 1: Austin M.P. (1977). Use of ordination and other multivariate descriptive methods to study succession. Vegetatio, 3: 165–175. Ballabha R., Tiwari J.K. and Tiwari P. (2013). Regeneration of tree species in the sub-tropical forest of Alaknanda Valley, Garhwal Himalaya, India. Forest Science and Practice, 15(2): 89–97.
Literature cited 2: Bankoti N.S. (1990). Woody Vegetation along Altitudinal Gradient (2000–3600 m) of Pindari Catchment (Kumaun Himalaya). Ph.D. Thesis. Kumaun University, Nainital, India. Bargali K., Usman S. and Joshi M. (1998). Effect of forest covers on certain site and soil characteristics in Kumaun Himalaya. Indian J. Forestry, 21(3): 224–227.

ID: 63628
Title: Preservative Treatment of Borak (Bambusa balcooa Roxb.) and Ora (Dendrocalamus longispathus(Kurz.) Kurz.) Bamboo Sticks for Betel Leaf Farms
Author: Mohammad Anisur Rahman , Khurshid Akhter , Abdus Salam , Mozammel Hoque Chowdhury
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (6) 579- 583 (2018)
Subject: Preservative Treatment of Borak (Bambusa balcooa Roxb.) and Ora (Dendrocalamus longispathus(Kurz.) Kurz.) Bamboo Sticks for Betel Leaf Farms
Keywords: Preservative Chemicals, Retention, Penetration, Bamboo Stick.
Abstract: Sticks of borak (Bambusa balcooa Roxb.) and ora (Dendrocalamus longispathus (Kurz.) Kurz.) bamboos were treated by soaking methods using water borne preservatives, copper sulphate, sodium dichromate and boric acid (CCB solution). The strips were treated using 5%, 7% and 10% CCB preservatives (2:2:1) aqueous solution by soaking process. The duration of soaking time was 1, 2 and 3 days. The average uptake and retention were measured by weighing the samples before and after the treatment. It was observed that the retention of the preservatives were increased with the increase of time and concentration through the sticks of borak bamboo (B. balcooa Roxb.) and ora bamboo (D. longispathus (Kurz.) Kurz.). After weighing, the samples were split into two portions and penetration was determined by colour test. The extent of penetration of the CCB preservatives in the treated samples were compared with the IS code. It was found that the penetrations of the preservatives were increased with the increase of time through the bamboo sticks. The treated bamboo sticks were distributed to the betel leaf farmers in different areas of Bangladesh. Data were collected after every six months to measure the durability of the bamboo sticks. The preservative treatment technology will expand the service life of the materials and conserve forest resources.
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Literature cited 1: A.N and Sastry C.B. (6-14 October, 1985). Recent Research on Bamboo. Proceeding of the International Bamboo Workshop, 614 October, 1985. Hangzhan, China. Akhter K. (2006). Environmental situation on wood preservation industries of Bangladesh. The International Research Group on Wood Preservation (IRG), section 4 (processes), IRG Doc. No. IRG/WP00-50148.7 pp.
Literature cited 2: Akhter K. and Chowdhury M.H. (2006). CCB Preservative treatment of split mulli bamboo (Melocanna baccifera) by soaking process. Proceedings of 37 Annual Meeting. IRG Tromso, Norway, 18- 22 June, 2006. Akhter K., De B.C. and Younus-uzzaman M. (1994). Natural durability and treatability of rubber (Heveri brasiliensis) wood, Bangladesh J. Forest Science, 23 (2): 74-78.

ID: 63627
Title: Traditional Knowledge on Some Ethnotoxic Plants Reported from Poonch District of J&K, India
Author: Javed Manzoor
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (6) 570- 578 (2018)
Subject: Traditional Knowledge on Some Ethnotoxic Plants Reported from Poonch District of J&K, India
Keywords: Toxic, Species, Traditional, Plants, Poisonous
Abstract: Toxic plants represent a major class of noxious stuff known the world over. Besides influencing people directly, these also pose a serious threat to livestock rearing sector in term of monetary loss. The present study was conducted in Poonch District of J&K, India to gather and purposely document the traditional and customary information on poisonous plants and their effects prevailing among the people. 69 plant species belonging to 38 families and 62 genera were recorded from the study areas which possess certain poisonous characteristics. Maximum plant species were represented by family Fabaceae (08) followed by Solanaceae (06), Euphorbiaceae (06) and Asteraceae with 04 species.
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Literature cited 1: Al-Qur'an S. (2005). Ethnobotanical survey of folk toxic plants in southern part of Jordan. Toxicon, 46:119–129. Botha C.J. and Penrith M.L (2008). Poisonous plants of veterinary and human importance in southern Africa. J. Ethnopharmacol., 119: 549–558
Literature cited 2: Caius, J.F. (1986). The medicinal and poisonous plants of India. Scientific Publ., Jodhpur, India. p 397-399. Chopra R.N., Badhwar R.L. and Ghosh S. (1984). Poisonous plants of India, Vol.1, Academic Publishers, Jaipur, India.

ID: 63626
Title: Comparative Wood Anatomy Study of Eight Species of Genus Dipterocarpus
Author: Prachi Gupta , Sangeeta Gupta
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (6) 564- 569 (2018)
Subject: Comparative Wood Anatomy Study of Eight Species of Genus Dipterocarpus
Keywords: Wood Anatomy, Dipterocarpus, Axial Canals, CV
Abstract: Comparative wood anatomy of eight species of Dipterocarpus revealed the occurrence of axial canals in short tangential bands surrounded by confluent to aliform axial parenchyma. These speices showed similar qualitative wood anatomical features. However, Coefficient of Variation revealed high level of variability in quantitative wood anatomical features which can be attributed to different environmental conditions from where different samples belong.
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Literature cited 1: Agarwal S.P., Chauhan L., Raturi R.D. and Madhwal R.C. (2002). Indian Woods, their identification properties and uses.Vol.1. Pub. Saharanpur Electric Press, ICFRE, Dehradun, India. Anon. (1985). Dipterocarps of South Asia. RAPA Monographs; 1985/4, FAO Regional office for Asia and the Pacific.
Literature cited 2: Gamble J.S. (1922). A manual of Indian timbers, Sampson Low and Marston Co. Ltd.: London. IAWA Committee (1989). IAWA list of microscopic features of hardwood identification, IAWA Bulletin. n.s. 10: 219-332.

ID: 63625
Title: Comparative Wood Anatomy Study of Eight Species of Genus Dipterocarpus
Author: Prachi Gupta , Sangeeta Gupta
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (6) 559- 563 (2018)
Subject: Comparative Wood Anatomy Study of Eight Species of Genus Dipterocarpus
Keywords: Wood Anatomy, Dipterocarpus, Axial Canals, CV.
Abstract: Comparative wood anatomy of eight species of Dipterocarpus revealed the occurrence of axial canals in short tangential bands surrounded by confluent to aliform axial parenchyma. These speices showed similar qualitative wood anatomical features. However, Coefficient of Variation revealed high level of variability in quantitative wood anatomical features which can be attributed to different environmental conditions from where different samples belong.
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Literature cited 1: Agarwal S.P., Chauhan L., Raturi R.D. and Madhwal R.C. (2002). Indian Woods, their identification properties and uses.Vol.1. Pub. Saharanpur Electric Press, ICFRE, Dehradun, India. Anon. (1985). Dipterocarps of South Asia. RAPA Monographs; 1985/4, FAO Regional office for Asia and the Pacific.
Literature cited 2: Gamble J.S. (1922). A manual of Indian timbers, Sampson Low and Marston Co. Ltd.: London. IAWA Committee (1989). IAWA list of microscopic features of hardwood identification, IAWA Bulletin. n.s. 10: 219-332.

ID: 63624
Title: Studies on Gall Induction and Life History of Dixothrips onerosus (Ananthakrishnan) Inducing Galls In Terminalia chebula (Retzius) in North West Indian Shiwaliks
Author: Jagdish Chander
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (6) 553- 558 (2018)
Subject: Studies on Gall Induction and Life History of Dixothrips onerosus (Ananthakrishnan) Inducing Galls In Terminalia chebula (Retzius) in Northwest Indian Shiwaliks
Keywords: Terminalia Chebula, Chebulic Myrobalan, Thrips, Dixothrips Onerosus, Shiwaliks, Gall.
Abstract: Studies on gall induction and life history of the (Dixothrips onerosus) were carried out in Kalka, Pinjore and Morni areas ofHaryana Shiwaliks and Jaman Ki Sher (District Sirmaur), Bhota (District Hamirpur) and Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. Three generations were noticed inside the gall under North West Indian Shiwalik conditions. By the first week of November, the galls dried up and small cracks appeared at the base of the gall. The adults left the galls through these cracks to pass winter among the fallen leaves, though some of them passed winter in late formed galls as well. The adults resumed their activity in February when the tender leaves started appearing on the plant The gall induction by this pest on hararin Shiwaliks assumes greater significance in view of the importance of its fruit in modern allopathic and Indian system of medicines, insect and host plant interactions, harm done by the insect to the host plant on one hand and possible use of galls in medicinal health, functional food, and nutraceuticals applications. The life history of Dixothrips onerous has also been worked out for the first time in the area.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ananthakrishnan T.N. (1998). Insect gall systems: patterns, processes and adaptive diversity. Current Science, 75(7): 672-676. Bag A., Bhattacharaya S.K. and Chattopadhayay R.R. (2013). The development of Terminalia chebula Retz. (Combretaceae) in clinical Research. Asian Pacific J. Trop. Biomed., 3(3): 244-252
Literature cited 2: Chander, J. and Chauhan S. (2014). Current Status of Management of Harar (Terminalia chebula Retz.) in Shiwalik Hills. J. Krishi Vigyan, 3(1): 13-17 D. Dhananjaya (2015). Antioxidant activities of leaf galls extracts of Terminalia chebula (Gaertn.) Retz. (Combretaceae). Acta Sci. Pol. Technol.Aliment, 14(2)2015,97-105.

ID: 63623
Title: Restoring Lantana camara Invaded Tropical Deciduous Forest: The Response of Native Plant Regeneration to two Common Lantana Removal Practices
Author: Ankila J. Hiremath, Ayesha Prasad, Bharath Sundaram
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (6) 545- 552 (2018)
Subject: Restoring Lantana camara Invaded Tropical Deciduous Forest: The Response of Native Plant Regeneration to two Common Lantana Removal Practices
Keywords: Community Composition, Restoration, India, Invasive Species, Regeneration.
Abstract: Lantana camara (hereafter, Lantana), a pantropical invasive species, has become widespread across India. Lantana forms dense thickets in the understory of deciduous forests, adversely affecting regeneration of native vegetation and habitat for wildlife. Lantana removal is now an integral part of protected area management in India. We tested the relative efficacy of two Lantana removal techniques—cutting and burning, and uprooting—commonly employed by forest managers. Our objectives were a) to see which technique resulted in better native plant recovery post- Lantana removal; and b) to evaluate the mechanisms underpinning Lantana's success in these forests. The two techniques did not differ greatly in post-removal recovery of native vegetation. However, there was a marked difference in the post-removal recovery of Lantana. Lantana in the uprooted plots was significantly denser than in the cut-and-burnt plots, making the latter the more effective of the removal techniques. Given the numerical dominance of Lantana seeds in the soil, and their wide dispersal, no Lantana removal is likely to be effective without post-removal monitoring and weeding. We also recommend post-removal planting of species that can pre-empt Lantana re-colonization, and respond positively to disturbances like fire and grazing, that are known to promote Lantana's spread.
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Literature cited 1: Anon. (1895). Is the Lantana a friend or an enemy? Indian Forester, 21: 455-460. Anon. (1996). Map of Karnataka Soils. Nagpur: National Bureau of Soil Survey and Landuse Planning. Indian Council for Agricultural Research.
Literature cited 2: Babu S., Love A. and Babu C.R. (2009). Ecological restoration of Lantana-invaded landscapes in Corbett Tiger Reserve, India. Ecol. Restor., 27: 468-478.