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ID: 63775
Title: Clump Structure, standing stock biomass and carbon sequestration (Potential of Munrochloa ritchiei (Munro) M. Kumar & Remesh-an endemic species to Western Ghats, India
Author: C.M. Jijeesh, Kuruvilla Thomas and K.K.Seethalakshmi
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (7) 575- 583 (2020)
Subject: Clump Structure, standing stock biomass and carbon sequestration
Keywords: Bamboo, Standing stock biomass, carbon sequestration, Nutrient status
Abstract: Munrochloa ritchiel (Munro) M. Kumar and Remesh, is a perennial, sympodial bamboo species endemic to Western Ghats of Kerala. The present study focuses on the clump structure, standing stock biomass and carbon storage of this species. Clump structure of the species was recorded in the sample plots and the destructive sampling was carried out to study biomass production and carbon sequestration potential. During the first and second observations the average number of culms was found to be 13, 801.2 and 20, 154.96, respectively. The distribution of culms in different height class followed a normal distribution whereas; Weibull distribution was the best fit for girth classes. The standing stock biomass of M.ritchiei was 70.6±37.9 t ha-1 and culms and rhizome contributed maximum towards total biomass. Carbon sequestration potential of the species was 30.1±14.9 t ha-1. Total soil carbon stock under the bamboo stand up to a depth of 60 cm was to the tune of 84.799±19.202 t ha-1. The present study exhibits a unique bamboo species which can play major role in the climate change mitigation and provide more opportunity for livelihood on a sustainable basis.
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Literature cited 1: Bitariho R. and McNeilage A. (2008) .Population structure of montane bamboo and causes of its decline in Euchuya Central forest Reserve, South West Uganda. Afr.J. Ecol., 3, 325-332. Bolin B., Doos B.R., Jager J. and Warrick R. (1986) .The greenhouse effect, climate change and ecosystems. SCOPE 29, John Wiey &Sons, Chichester.
Literature cited 2: Chabbra A., Palria S., and Dadhwal V.K. (2002) .Soil organic carbon pool in Indian forests. For. Ecol. Mange, 14: 87-101. Das D.K and Chaturvedi O.P.(2006) .Bambusa bamboos (L.) Voss plantation in eastern India: I. Culm recruitment, dry matter dynamics and carbon flux. J. Bamboo Rattan, 5: 47-49.

ID: 63774
Title: First record of two Longicorn beetles (Insecta: Coleoptra: Cerambycidae: Lamiinae) from Kerala with redescription
Author: M.P.Sreedharan Namboodiri and S.M.Ghosh
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (6) 544- 557 (2020)
Subject: First record of two Longicorn beetles
Keywords: Long-horned beetles, Pseudotetramerous, Coleoptera, Cerambycidae
Abstract: The longicorn beetles belong to the family Cerambycidae attack cash crops and freshly felled subfamilies so far recorded from Kerala viz. Prioninae, Leputurinae, Cerambycinae and Lamiinae, Lamiinae are the most abundant. Among these Lamiids, Acalopepta nivosa (White, 1858) and Apriona germari (Hope, 1831) are recorded for the first time from Kerala. The present study includes their redescription, distributional data and pest status.
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Literature cited 1: Beeson C.F.C. (1941) .The Ecology and control of forest insects of India and neighbouring Countries, pp 99-169, 682-691. Beeson C.F.C and Bhatia B.M. (1939). On the Biology of Cerambycidae (Coleopt.), Indian Forest Records, 5 (1): 1-235, Figs 1-17, Plates 1-VIII.
Literature cited 2: Chandra K,Sharma R.M. and Ojha P. (2010) .A compendium on the faunal resource of Narmada Basin in Madhya Pradesh, Records of the Zoological Survey of India, Occasional Paper, 310:57. Duffy E.A.J (1968).A monograph of the immature stages of oriental Timber beetles (Cerambycidae).British Museum (Natural History) London, pp.1-434, Plate .i-XVIII.

ID: 63773
Title: Wood Microstructural study of Selected Exotic tree species of forest Research Institute, Dehradun
Author: Aakanksha Kasania,Deepa Bisht and Sangeeta Gupta
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (6) 544- 553 (2020)
Subject: Wood Microstructural study of Selected Exotic tree species of forest Research Institute, Dehradun
Keywords: Comparative wood anatomy, Exotic species, IAWA, Environmental conditions, Wood microstructure
Abstract: The wood mixtostructure of exotic hardwood tree species planted in Forest Research Institute, Dehradun campus has been described. The objective of the present study is to analyze the difference in wood microstructure between the tree species from their native place and plantations. To study the wood microstructure, branch wood samples were collected and processed as per the standard laboratory procedures. The collected and processed as per the standard laboratory procedures. The wood anatomical features were described as the IAWA (International Association of Wood Anatomists) terminology of hardwood identification. The results indicated that wood qualitative microstructures did not vary when compared with the previous work done on these species supporting the fact that wood anatomy is conservative. However, some quantitative parameters of vessel, fibre and ray differed in most of the selected hardwood species. Tyloses and gum deposits were found to be absent in the branch samples of the species. These findings are attributed to the wood sample selection from branches and the change in environmental conditions.
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Literature cited 1: Agarwal M.and Gupta S( 2008) .Wood anatomy of Sapindales.Bishen Singh Mahendra Pl Singh, Dehra Dun, 172 pp. Bailey I.W. and Tupper W.W. (1918) .Size variation in tracheary cells: A comparison between the secondary xylem of vascular cryptogams, gymnosperms and angiosperms.Proceeedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.54 (2): 149-204.
Literature cited 2: De Micco V., Balzano A., Wheeler E.A. and Baas P. (2016) Tyloses and gums a review of structure, function and occurrence of vessel occlusions.IAWA journal, 37 (2): 186-205. IAWA Committee (1989) .IAWA list of Microscopic Features for Hardwood Identification .IAWA Journal, 10 (3): 291-332.

ID: 63772
Title: Utilization of Pine needles for preparation of sheets for application as internal Packaging Material
Author: Praveen Kumar Gupta, Gyanesh Joshi, Vikas Rana, Jaipal Singh Rawat and Ashish Sharma
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (6) 538- 543 (2020)
Subject: Utilization of Pine needles for preparation of sheets for application as internal Packaging Material
Keywords: Pine needle, Chir pine, Packaging, Pinus roxburghii
Abstract: Chir pine scientifically known as Pinus roxbughii is one of the six pines of India and the most widely occurring specie among coniferae family. Coniferous pine trees shed pine needles as tree waste in large amount during summer season and form a thick carpet on the forest floor. These needles are rich in resin content and often cause forest fires. It is well known that burning of nay biomass is the last choice for mankind until and unless it finds its suitability for formation of other goods. The present study demonstrates that pine needles can serve as a potential material for environmental friendly and chemical free mechanical pulping process vis-a-vis providing a livelihood support to local communities.
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Literature cited 1: Kamis A. (1995) .The role of latent and delatent mechanical pulp fines in sheet structure and pulp properties. Paperi ja Puu-Paper and Timber, 77 (8): 491. Bisht A.S., Singh S. and Kumar S.R., (2014) .Pine Needles a Source of Energy for Himalayan Region. International Journal of Scientific &Technology Research.3 (12) : 161-164.
Literature cited 2: TAPPI T203 cm-02(1999) .Alpha, beta, and gamma-cellulose in pulp, TAPPI Press Atlanta, GA. TAPPI T204 om-88.(1988).Wood extractives in ethanol-benzene mixture, TAPPI Press Atlanta, GA.

ID: 63771
Title: Influence of seed sources and stratification on germination and growth of Betula utilis D.Don under Temperate conditions in Kashmir Himalaya
Author: P.A.Sofi, Mehak Aslam, T.H.Masoodi, Nazir A.Pala, Megna Rashid and Peerzada Ishtiyak
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (6) 532- 537 (2020)
Subject: Influence of seed sources and stratification on germination and growth of Betula utilis D.Don under Temperate conditions in Kashmir Himalaya
Keywords: Seed source, stratification, germination, seedling growth, conservation
Abstract: The present study reports the influence of two seed sources (Special forest division Tangmarg and Bandipora forest division) and effect of different stratification treatments on germination and seedling growth parameters of Betula utilis in temperate region of Kashmir Himalaya. The seeds were collected in the month of September-October and subjected to six stratification durations of fifteen days interval at 4˚C±1˚C using completely randomized design. The seeds from Bandipora forest division performed better in terms of germination and seedling growth parameters giving maximum germination of (73.19%, seedling height ( 33.97 cm) , collar diameter ( 5.42 mm) , leaf area ( 97.03 cm2/plant), number of leaves ( 11.67/seedling) , seedling vigor index ( 25.98).Among six stratification treatments of 75 days ( D6) registered significantly higher germination ( 83.25%) ,Plant height ( 43.08cm) collar diameter ( 6.04 mm) , seedling vigor index ( 36.05) , leaf area ( 129.91 cm2/plant) and number of leaves (15.83/seedling) .The study revealed that under nursery conditions, seeds from Bandipora forest division stratified for 75 days performed most promising treatment combination for obtaining better germination and seedling growth and hence recommended for mass multiplication of this species for conservation and management.
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Literature cited 1: Anon., (2010). , Medicinal plant species of conservation concern identified for Jammu and Kashmir (JK), 2010 http://envis.frlht.org-ENVIS Centre on Conservation of Medicinal Plants, FRLHT, and angalore.http: frlhtenvis.nic.in. Anon., (1985) .The wealth of India. A dictionary of Indian raw material and industrial product. Cancer Research., 1(AB): 185.
Literature cited 2: Baskin C.C. and Baskin J.M. (1998) .Seeds: Ecology, biogeography and evolution of dormancy and germination .San Diego: Academic Press. Bean W. (19810 .Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol. 1 4.

ID: 63770
Title: Biodiversity and Distribution of wild fleshy fungi in district Jammu, J&K, India
Author: Roshi Sharma, Y.P.Sharma, Sanjeev Kumar, S.A.J.Hashmi, and R.K.Manhas
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (6) 524- 531 (2020)
Subject: Biodiversity and Distribution of wild fleshy fungi in district Jammu, J&K, India
Keywords: Agaricaceae, Diversity, Distribution, Humicolous habitat, Rainy season
Abstract: Fungi, the most diverse group of organisms, are very important for the nutrient cycling of an ecosystem. Fleshy fungi are described as non-photosysnthetic hyphal eukaryotes which form macrosocopic fruiting bodies. They are mostly saprophytic, inhabiting different substratum and occurring in different seasons. The present study was conducted in five locations of district Jammu to study the diversity, distribution and seasonal availability of fleshy fungi. The results shows that a total of45 taxa belonging to 27 genera spread over 17 families and 7 orders were found in the study area. Agaricaceae was the most dominant family represented by 18 species .Bajalta had the maximum diversity with highest number of species ( 15) ,Menhinick’s richness ( 3.87) , Margalef’s richness (5.17) and Shannon’s diversity ( 2.71).Humicolous i.e., species preferences humic soil was the most common ( 55.6%) habitat for the macrofungus. The Principal Component Analysis also confirmed that humicoulous fleshy fungi are the driving habitat of the study area and the two agricultural sites Arnia and R.S. Pura are having close affinity. The availability of the fleshy fungi in the five sites varied significantly (ANOVA; F=13.31 and P<0.001) and rainy season (July to September months) was the most preferred season.
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Literature cited 1: Abraham S.P., Kaul T.N. and Kachroo J.L. (1981) .Larger fungi from Kashmir-1.Kavaka, 9:35-43. Adekunle V.A.J.and Ajao K. (2005) .Contributions of edible mushrooms (A non-timber forest product of tropical ecosystem) to rural livelihood in Oyo State, Nigeria .Pak.J.Soc.Sci. 3 (5): 809-812.
Literature cited 2: Andrew E.E.Tonjock R., Kinge Tabi E.M., Thiobal N. and Mih A.M. (2013) .Diversity and distribution of macrofungi (mushrooms) in the mount Cameroon Region. Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment, 5: 318-334. Blackwell M. (2011). The Fungi: 1, 2, 3...5.1 million species?

ID: 63769
Title: Biodiversity of Lithophytes in Southern Western Ghats of Palaghat, Kerala India
Author: P.Muthulakshmipechiammal and A.Rajendran
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (6) 519- 523 (2020)
Subject: Biodiversity of Lithophytes in Southern Western Ghats of Palaghat, Kerala India
Keywords: Diversity, Lithophytes, Ozhinjampara, Southern Western Ghats, Kerala
Abstract: The present paper focuses on biodiversity of lithophytic plant species of Kozhinjampara situated in Southern Western Ghats of Palghat ditrict, Kerala. A total number of 102 lithophytic species in 76 genera and 41 families were documented. The family Apocynaceae was most common followed by Amaranthaceae and Fabaceae. Among them epilithic habitats species more dominant compared to cryptoendolithic, Chasmoendolithic and hypolithic.Due to the fact that lithophytes are thrive in harsh environmental conditions which threaten their population. The present study may provide a baseline data for researchers to address the impact of climatic change in near future.
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Literature cited 1: Alves R. and Kolbeck J. (1993) .Penumbral rock communities in Campo-Rupestresites in Brazil. Journal of Vegetation Science.4: 357-366. Aravindhan V. and Rajendran A. (2014) .Diversity of invasive plant species in boluvampatti forest range, the southern Western Ghats, India. American –Eurasian Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, 14 (8): 724-731.
Literature cited 2: Campbell C.S. and Lee P. (2002) .The biology of impact craters .A review .Biological Reviews., 77 (3): 279-310. FAO (1990) .Production Yearbook. FAO, Rome, Italy

ID: 63768
Title: Flora of Khandagiri and Udayagiri: An Urban Heritage of Odisha
Author: Mohini Kanti Das
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (6) 509- 518 (2020)
Subject: Flora of Khandagiri and Udayagiri: An Urban Heritage of Odisha
Keywords: Khandagiri-Udayagiri Hills, Cryptogams, Floral Diversity, Threatened plants, Conservation
Abstract: The Khandagiri and Udayagiri hills are situated in the heart of temple city Bhubaneswar with about 411 species of plants. The vegetation here more or less conforms to tropical low mixed and semi evergreen forest and dry evergreen forest type vegetation, characteristics of sandstone hills that are similar to Chandaka-Dampada-Nandanakanan range. Additionally, the area is home to over 100 species of medicinal plants, wild edible fruit plants and several botanically interesting species. Gardenia latifolia, Memecylon umbellatum, Pterospermum xylocarpum, Alphonsea madraspatana, Desmodium alysicarpoides, Syzgium cerasoides, Canthium dicoccum, Manilkara hexandra, Sarcostemma acidum, Croton caudatus are some of the characteristics plants found in this hill. The paper highlights the needs of conservation of this unique threatened habitat which might help in its long-term protection and conservation.
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Literature cited 1: Bhadra A.K. and Pattnayak S.K. ( 2019) .Tree Species Population Dynamics in the Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest of Gandhamardan Hills, Eastern Ghats, Western Odisha. Indian Forester, 145 (2): 101-113. Choudhary B.P. and Patnaik S.N. (1982) .Contribution to the flora of the Khandagiri-Udayagiri hills. Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany, 3: 797-810.
Literature cited 2: Haines H.H. (1921-1925).The Botany of Bihar and Orissa, vol5-6.Adlard and Sons and West Newman. London, pp1115-1124. Kumar A.R., Das B.K. and Rajak F.( 2018) .Assessment of Jainism cave architecture of Khandgiri and Udaygiri caves of Orissa. International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 9 (7): 1713-1723.

ID: 63767
Title: Variations in Pod and seed traits of Dalbergia sissoo in different seed sources from Himachal Pradesh, India
Author: Meenakshi Dhiman, Neerja Rana and Vinay Kumar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (6) 503- 508 (2020)
Subject: Variations in Pod and seed traits of Dalbergia sissoo in different seed sources from Himachal Pradesh, India
Keywords: Biomass, Growing stock, Assessment, Degradation, Forest cover
Abstract: Studies to assess carbon stocks and their potential for implementation of REED and REDD + projects and policies have been conducted by scientists, academicians and policy makers all over the world. The present study reports estimates of carbon pools and fluxes in forests of all Indian states and union Territories since 2003 to 2017.To estimate the carbon storage in state wise in forests growing stock data from 2003 to 2017 were used. Biomass data for the years 2003, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017 were used to calculate the net flux caused by deforestation and degradation, between five assessment periods i.e. Assessment Period fists (ASP 1; 2003-2009) ,(ASPII; 2009-2011) , ASPIII; 2011-2013), (ASPIV;2013-2015) and (ASP V; 2015-017).The estimated carbon stock (Mt) was 2912.14, 2768.87, 2745.69, 2569.01, 2618.84 and 2643.64 Mt respectively for the years 2003, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017.There was a net positive flux for first three assessment periods (698.04 Mt of CO2 in ASP I, 85.08 Mt of CO2 in ASPII, 648.4 Mt of CO2 in ASP III) and net negative flux ( -184.14 Mt of CO2 in ASP IV and -91.00 Mt of CO2 in ASP V) for last two assessment periods. The net flux also impacted annual CO2 emission and was of the value of 349.02, 42.54, 324.2, -92.07 and -45.50 Mt of CO2 emission and was of the value of 349.02, 42.54, 324.2, -92.07 and -45.50 Mt of CO2 respectively for respective assessment periods. The carbon stock in India’s forest biomass decreased continuously from 2003 onwards till 2015 thereafter; there is an increase in carbon stock from 2569.01 in 2015 to 2643.64 in 2017.Further forest degradation will reduce forest carbon density and hence release of carbon into the atmosphere will enhance leading to global warming. However, proper management of degraded forests and ways to enhance the forest cover will result in significant increase in carbon sequestration by India’s forests and may have more scope during implementation of REDD and REDD + projects and policies.
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Literature cited 1: Ahmad R.Z. Shaheen M.N.K.Afzal J., Siddique S.U., Qamar I.A. and Ahmad J. (2015) .Improvement of seed germination in some important multi-purpose leguminous trees of Islamabad Area: An experimental study.4 (7) :217-224. Callaham R.Z. (1964) .Provenance research: investigation of genetic diversity associated with geography. Unasylva.18:40-50.
Literature cited 2: Czabator F.J. (1962) .Germination value: an index combining speed and completeness of pine seed germination .Forest Science, 8: 386-396. Grouse R.J.(1962).Germination value: an index combining speed and completeness of pine seed germination .Forest Science, 8: 386-396.

ID: 63766
Title: Quantitative assessment of Dendrocalmus strictus Bamboo resource of Punjab and Management suggestions: case study in Dasuya Forest Division
Author: V.K.Dhawan and Vedpal Singh
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (6) 496- 502 (2020)
Subject: Quantitative assessment of Dendrocalmus strictus Bamboo resource of Punjab and Management suggestions: case study in Dasuya Forest Division
Keywords: Dendrocalamus strictus, congested clump, working circle, rehabilitation working circle
Abstract: An investigation was carried out on Dendrocalamus strictus for immediate need of bamboo working in Dasuya Forest Division of Punjab. A total of 3, 16,970 clumps were assessed. The study revealed them more than 50 percent of bamboo clumps in this division are dying due to heavy congestion (non working) .Whole of the bamboo forests were divided into bamboo working and bamboo rehabilitation working circles. Though the average percentage of congested clumps come to 54.23, the compartments having less than 50 percent congested clumps were allocated to Bamboo Working Circle and where the congestion was more than 50 per cent, the compartment s were allocated to Bamboo Rehabilitation Working Circle. It was also found that bamboo clumps were getting weak due to invasion of termites and grazing. Regeneration of bamboo was also found very sparse. If the congested clumps are not allocated for working in the present working plan, their quality will be deteriotarated as they get dried, attacked by termites, wind, fire and get decomposed.
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Literature cited 1: Anon., (2010) .Forest Sector Report of India 2010.Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, 2010, Dehradun. Banik R.L. (2015) .Harvesting technique In: Liese W and Kohli M (eds).Bamboo-The plant and its uses, Tropical Forestry Series. Springer Hamburg Germany.pp 193-226.[DO.10.1007/978-3-319-14133-6_7]
Literature cited 2: FRI (2016) .Working plan of Karanpur, Brindraban and Nandbir Forests of Dasuya Forest Division for the period 2014-15 to 2028-29. Prepared by Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun. FSI (2011). India State of Forest Report-2011.Forest Survey of India, Dehradun. FSI (2017). India State of Forest Report-2017.Forest Survey of India.Dehra Dun.

ID: 63765
Title: Valuation and quantification of Non-timber forest products (NTFPS) available in Baria forest division of Gujarat state, India
Author: Rajkumar Yadav, Ketan Mewada, Sweta Rajpurohit and R.D.Kamboj
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (6) 490- 495 (2020)
Subject: Valuation and quantification of Non-timber forest products (NTFPS) available in Baria forest division of Gujarat state, India
Keywords: Valuation, Quantification, NTFPs, Economic value
Abstract: Non-timber Forest Products NTFPs) are the most accessible forest products of forest dwellers living in the vicinity of the forest areas which are important for their livelihood. In the present study, 10% of total villagers and 10% of total sampled village households were selected in Baria Forest Division (BFD). Apart from this, the house-to-house structured questionnaire survey revealed that forest of BFD yield various NTFPs which are being collected by local people. During the study, a total of 43 types of NTFPs have been identified in BFD having economic value of INR 334.74 million/annum. The study also revealed that maximum economic value comes from leaves (76.25%) followed by flowers and seeds (18.37% ) , fruits (3.18%), herbs and other miscellaneous items (1.26%), gums and tanning materials (0.54%) while the least was recorded from the bamboos (0.37%). Moreover, the estimated per capita value was found to be INR 157.3/annum against the per capita forest area of 0.038 ha. Thus, these NTFPs plays an important role in the improvement of livelihood of forest dwellers living in the forest areas.
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Literature cited 1: Bhat S.A. ( 2012) .Extraction Pattern of on Timber Forest Products and its effects onregeneration of important tree species in Achanakmar Amarkantak Vishwvidyalaya , Department of Forestry , Wildlife and Environmental Sciences, Bilashpur. Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968) .A revised forest types of India, Manager of Publications, Government of India, Delhi, 404pp.
Literature cited 2: FAO. (2014, January 17) .Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation. Retrieved from www.fao.org:www.fao.org/forestry/inwfp/6388/en/. Gavli R.V. (2008). Socioeconomic review Gujarat state (2008). Directorate of economics and statistics. Gandhinagar: Government of Gujarat, 108pp.

ID: 63764
Title: Biomass Carbon stocks and fluxes in States and Union territories of India
Author: Kaiseer Iqbal, Nazir A.Pala, Jahangeer A.Bhat, AAtif Hussain, Muneesa Banday and A.K.Negi
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (6) 479- 489 (2020)
Subject: Biomass Carbon stocks and fluxes in States and Union territories of India
Keywords: Biomass, Growing stock, Assessment, Degradation, Forest cover
Abstract: Studies to assess carbon stocks and their potential first implementation of REDD and REDD+ projects and policies have been conducted by scientists, academicians and policy makers all over the world. The present study reports estimates of carbon pools and fluxes in forests of all Indian states and Union Territories since 2003, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017 were used to calculate the net flux caused by deforestation and degradation, between five assessment periods i.e. ,Assesment Period first (ASPI; 2003-2009), (ASPII; 2009-2011) ,(ASP III; 2011-2013), ASP IV; 2013-2015) and (ASPV; 2015-2017) .The estimated carbon (Mt) was 2912.1, 2768.87, 2745.69, 2569.01, 2618.84 and 2643.64 Mt respectively for the years 2003, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017.There was a net positive flux for first three assessment periods (698.04 Mt of Co2, in ASPI, 85.08 Mt flux for first three assessment periods (698.04 Mt of CO2 in ASP 1, 85.08 Mt of CO2 in ASP II, 648.4 Mt of CO2 in ASPIII) and net negative flux ( -184.14 Mt of CO2 in ASP IV and -91.00 Mt of CO2 in ASP V) for last two assessment periods. The net flux also impacted annual CO2 emission and was of the value of 349.02, 42.54, 324.2, -92.07 and -45.50 Mt of CO2 respectively for respective assement periods. The carbon stock in India’s forest biomass decreased continuously from 2003 onwards till 2015 thereafter; there is an increase in carbon stock from 2569.01 in 2015 to 2643.64 in 2017.Further forest degradation will reduce forest carbon density and hence release of carbon into the atmosphere will enhance leading to global warming .However, proper management of degraded forests and ways to enhance the forest cover will result in significant increase in carbon sequestration by India’s forests and may have more scope during implementation of REDD and REDD+ projects and policies.
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Literature cited 1: ALGAS (1998) .Asia Least- cost Greenhouse Gas Abatement Strategy India Country Report.1998.Asian Development Bank. Global Environment Facility United Nations Development Programme, Manila, Philippines. Andreae M.O (1991) .Biomass burning. Its history, use, and distribution and its impact on environmental quality and global climate. In Global Biomass Burning Burning: Atmospheric, Climatic, and Biospeheric Implications. Edited by: Levine JS.MIT Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts; 3-21.
Literature cited 2: Andreae M.O. (1993). The influence of tropical biomass burning on climate and the atmospheric environment. In Biogeochemistry of Global Change: Radiatively Active Trace Gases. Edited by: Oremland RS. chapman and Hall, New York, 113-150.

ID: 63763
Title: Sustainable forest management and avoiding pandemic crisis
Author: Dina nath Tewari
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (6) 475- 478 (2020)
Subject: Sustainable forest management and avoiding pandemic crisis
Keywords: Pandemic, Covid-19, Wild life, Trafficking, Behavioural
Abstract: Forests are a unique gift from nature to man. They are the most biologically diverse ecosystem on land and home of more than 75 % of terrestrial species of animals, birds, plants and insects. They store about 296 Giga ton of carbon and counter climate climate change. They conserve soil, fix nitrogen and add organic matter to improve soil fertility. Forested watersheds and wetlands supply 75% of fresh water. They clean air and water, provide critical wildlife habitat, and make the planet a healthier place to live. Deforestation, climate change, poaching of wildlife, capturing them and their illegal world trade are worrisome. Due to the consumption and exposure of meat from the “wet market” or unnatural reproduction of animals, their deadly viruses are spreading in humans by spreading global epidemics. In the years 2003 to 2019, three global epidemics were encountered. The Covid-19 epidemic has disturbed the entire world. To avoid global epidemics in the future, sustainable forest management and allowing wildlife to live in the forests is absolutely necessary for public welfare.
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Literature cited 1: Agenda (2030).Sustainable Development Goal-15 Life on land...Sustainable Manage forests...halt biodiversity loss. David quamen (2020).”How we made the corona virus Pandemic “published in Sunday Times of India April 5, 2020.
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ID: 63762
Title: Dimensional Stability o wood modified by Citric acid
Author: Ajmal Samani, Sanjeet Kumar Hom, Yasir Ullah Bhoru and Sauradipta Ganguly
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (5) 455- 458 (2020)
Subject: Dimensional Stability o wood modified by Citric acid
Keywords: Wood modification, Citric acid, Dimensional stability
Abstract: Wood samples of Pinus roxburghii and Populus deltoids were chemically modified by using three different treatments and cured by convection hating at 140˚C for 8 h. The dimensional stability of the modified wood was determined by evaluating anti-swelling efficiency using the water soak/oven dry method. Citric acid modification resulted in better dimensional stability compared to control samples in both the species. The current study indicates that treatment with Citric acid 1.8 % and Sodium hypophosphate 13.0 % resulted in optimal improvement in dimensional stability of wood.
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Literature cited 1: Despot R., Hassan M., Jug M., and Sefc B. (2008) .Biological durability of wood modified by Citric acid. Drvna industrija, 59(2) : 55-59. Donat S., Militz H. and Mai C. (2004).Wood modification with alcoxysilanes .Wood Science Technology, 38: 555-566.
Literature cited 2: Gabrielli C. and Kamke F.A., (2008) .Treatment of chemically modified wood with VTC process to improve dimensional stability. Forest Products Journal, 58(12): 82-85. Hansmann C., Weichslberger G. and Gindl W. (2005). A two-step modification treatment of solid wood by bulk modification and surface treatment. Wood Science Technology, 39:502-511.

ID: 63761
Title: Effect of tree size, topography and shoot age on pest infestation and tree growth of Palas (Butea monosperma)
Author: S.Ghosal and N.N.Rajgopal
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2020
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 146 (5) 452- 454 (2020)
Subject: Effect of tree size, topography and shoot age on pest infestation and tree growth of Palas (Butea monosperma)
Keywords: Palas, Butea monosperma, Termites, Borer, Growth
Abstract: A bench mark survey was conducted in March, 2017 to generate information about health status of Palas trees (Butea monosperma) , the most important host tree of rangeeni lac insect (Kerria lacca Kerr.).The principal objective of the study was to identify factors responsible for poor principal objective of the study was to identify factors responsible for poor growth of this important tree. Infestation of termite and trunk borer is perennial problem for Palas trees. Therefore, information was generated under three different conditions (i) tree size i.e. small and big (mean trunk girth 74.3 cm and 151 cm) (ii) land topography i.e upland/lowland and (iii) tree with old/new shoots i.e. trees having shoots of >2 year or one year old. Land topography was found to have effect on termite infestation .In upland condition; termite galleries covered 50 per cent of the tree length, while the same value was merely 5.8 per cent in case of lowland. Smaller trees were 43 percent les infested in comparison to big ones. Similarly, upland trees were 2.5 times more infested than lowland. Number of live shoot and additive shoot diameter per prune point were also found to be higher in case of relatively smaller trees. Number of live shoot per prune point was recorded to be 3.6 and 3.1 in small and big sized trees, respectively and additive live shoot diameter was 52.4 and 43.2 mm per dead shoots were found higher in big sized trees. Only variation was observed in case of trees with old and new shoots. Only variation was observed in case of trees with old and new shoots, where 19.2 percent increase in average diameter was observed in newly emerged shoots i.e. pruned one year back. Better performance of smaller sized trees in terms of growth and pest resistance could be attributed to better rejuvenation power and vitality for being younger in age. Similarly, higher attack of pest in upland soils could be attributed to maintenance of poor health on relatively less fertile uplands.
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Literature cited 1: yukea F.O., Pulleman M.M., Vanlauwe B., de Goedea R.G.M.,Six J., Csuzdi C. And Brussaard L.(2011) Agricultural management affects earthworm and termite diversity across humid to semi-arid-tropical zones, Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 140: 148-154. Ghosal S. (2017).Effect of shoot age, liming and potassium application for summer season lac cultivation on Butea monosperma trees, Indian Forester, 143 (3): 245-248.
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