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ID: 63691
Title: Current Status of Rattans of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Author: H. B. Naithani , S. S. Garbyal , Joju P. Alappatt
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1094- 1101 (2018)
Subject: Current Status of Rattans of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Keywords: Status, Nomenclature, Use and Utilization of Rattans of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Abstract: Total 18 species of rattans were recorded from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Authors have made survey of rattan species and recorded 17 species from the Islands, along with their vernacular names, phenology and uses. Out of 18 species, 3 species have been reduced recently and now total 15 species occur in Islands. Over exploitation is one of the major threats of their survival.
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Literature cited 1: Ara R. (1997). Taxonomy and Ecology of Rattans in Bangladesh. In: Rattan-Taxonomy, Ecology, Silviculture, Conservation, Genetic Improvement and Biotechnology. (A.N. Rao and V.R. Rao eds.) pp. 45-48. INBAR, New Delhi. Basu, S.K. (1992). Rattans (Canes) in India. A monographic revision. Pp. 1-141. Rattan information Centre, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur.
Literature cited 2: Beccari O. (1908). Asiatic palms. Lepidocaryeae. Part I. The species of Calamus. Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. Calcutta, 11:1-518. Pl. 1-238. Beccari O. (1911). Asiatic palms. Lepidocaryeae. Part 2. The species of Daemonorops. Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. Calcutta, 12(1): 1237. Pl. 1-109.

ID: 63690
Title: Indigenous Traditional Knowledge of Wild Medicinal Plants of Rupin Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Author: Sunil Waman Bhondge , Vaneet Jishtu , Brij Bhushan
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1087- 1093 (2018)
Subject: Indigenous Traditional Knowledge of Wild Medicinal Plants of Rupin Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Keywords: Indigenous Traditional Knowledge, Healthcare System, Local Healers, Medicinal Plants, Rupin Valley
Abstract: Rupin valley is situated in remote region of Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. The valley has a rich repository of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs). In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to explore the indigenous traditional knowledge (ITK) of medicinal plants and the healthcare system used for the betterment in the valley i.e. Dodra-Kwar Tehsil. In this study frequent field trips were made for the collection of the plant specimens as well as information on medicinal aspects from local healers and the elder people through questionnaire and interviews. The knowledge of medicinal plant, parts used, mode of administration and local name was also recorded with interviews. Ethnobotanical surveys were conducted across the different villages of Rupin valley during the year 2014 and 2015. The present study has resulted in the documentation of 55 different medicinal plant species belonging to 33 families and 46 genera.
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Literature cited 1: Bisht C. and Badoni A. (2009). Distribution and Indigenous uses of some Medicinal Plants in District Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand India. Researcher, 1(6): 38-40. Chauhan N.S. (1999). Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Himachal Pradesh. New Indus Publishing Company, Delhi; 632 pp.
Literature cited 2: Chowdhery H.J. and Wadhwa B.M. (1984). Flora of Himachal Pradesh, Vol. 1-3, Botanical Survey of India, Calcutta; 860 pp. Collet H. (1902). Flora Simlensis a handbook of flowering plants of Shimla and the neighbourhood. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun; 652 pp. (Rep. Ed.)

ID: 63689
Title: Potential Role of Sacred Groves of Panchmahals District in Biodiversity Conservation in Gujarat
Author: P. K. Patel , M. K. Patel
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1082- 1086 (2018)
Subject: Potential Role of Sacred Groves of Panchmahals District in Biodiversity Conservation in Gujarat
Keywords: Sacred Groves, Biodiversity, Conservation, Panchmahals
Abstract: Sacred groves are a relic of pre-Vedic religious practices. Every village has a grove a protected area associated with local folk deities of obscure origin. Indigenous and local communities all across the globe have conserved thousands of sacred sites and sacred forests for millennia for spiritual, cultural, economic and aesthetic purposes. The sacred groves were rich in plant genetic diversity and were composed of many ethnobotanically useful species, including wild edible fruits, medicinal plants, fodder, fuel wood and timber yielding species. The study aimed at the documentation and inventory of the sacred grove, its phytodiversity, threats and conservation in the Panchmahals District region, and to this, systematic field surveys were conducted during 2012-2015 covering all four seasons' viz., summer, rainy, winter and spring. This article deals with listing of groves, documentation of traditional beliefs and cultural practices of different indigenous communities associated with sacred groves and management of sacred groves their importance in biodiversity conservation and forces threatening existence and suggestions and strategies for conservation of sacred groves etc. The present study was carried out in Panchmahals District sacred grove of Gujarat, India, in appreciation of its role in biodiversity conservation.
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Literature cited 1: Chandrashekara U.M. and Sankar S. (1998). Structure and functions of sacred groves: Case studies in Kerala. Pages 323335, In: Conserving the Sacred for Biodiversity Management (Ramakrishnan, P.S., Saxena, K.G. and Chandrashekara, U.M., Eds.), UNESCO and Oxford- IBH Publishing, New Delhi. Cooke T. (1903). Flora of Bombay Presidency (Rep. Ed.), Botanical Survey of India, Calcutta. Vols. I, II & III.
Literature cited 2: Dash S.S. (2005). Kabi sacred grove of North Sikkim. Current Science, 89: 427-428. Deshmukh S., Gogate M.G. and Gupta A.K. (1998). Sacred groves and biological diversity: Providing new dimensions to conservation issue. Pp. 397-414. In: Conserving the Sacred for Biodiversity Management (P.S. Ramakrishnan, K.G.Saxena and U.M. Chandrashekhara (Eds.). Oxford and IBH. New Delhi.

ID: 63688
Title: Lichen (Jhula) - Livelihood Potential, Market Survey and Value Chain in Uttarakhand
Author: Seema Maikhuri , Ajeet Kaur , Siddharth Napalchyal , Kanchan Dobhal
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1076- 1081 (2018)
Subject: Lichen (Jhula) - Livelihood Potential, Market Survey and Value Chain in Uttarakhand
Keywords: Jhula, Marketing, Livelihood, Uttarakhand
Abstract: Uttarakhand has half of its population in the rural areas which is dependent on surrounding forests for a part of its living. Lichen (Jhula) which consists of two unrelated organisms, a fungus and an alga growing in symbiotic association, is an important non-timber forest produce providing livelihood to inhabitants of hills in Uttarakhand. It finds uses in preparation of perfumes, dyes, ayurvedic medicines and condiments. A collector may gather 3.5 – 7.0 Kg Jhula in a day. A local trader (middlemen) may collect the produce from about 15-20 primary collectors after paying `25-5+0/Kg to them depending on the quality. Approximately 750 metric tons of lichen is collected from Uttarakhand hills annually which is sold through open auction at three herbal mandis of Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation. Due to proximity to the lichen collection areas, Ramnagar and Rishikesh mandis attract more middlemen and traders. Collection price of Jhula has 62% share in total expenses incurred whereas a trader earns 131% profit by selling it. For the collectors, it is the second highest income generating activity after agriculture in Jhula rich areas. The harvesting method being adopted currently is on rotational manner which poses a big obstruction for the development of Jhula sector as big livelihood opportunity. There is a need to allow regular harvesting and properly channelizing the lichen sector through tendering and marketing from forests to mandis in order to enhance the livelihood of the collectors which will also be helpful to check the migration of local population towards the plains.
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Literature cited 1: Chandra S. and Singh A. (1971). A lichen crude drug (Chharila) from India. Jour. Rese. Ind. Med., 6 (4): 209-215. Divakar P.K. and Upreti D.K. (2005). Parmelioid Lichens in India (a reversionary study). Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun (India), 27.
Literature cited 2: Goni R., Raina A.K.P., Magotra R. and Sharma N. (2015). Lichen flora of Jammu and Kashmir State, India: An updated checklist. Tropical Plant Research, 2(1): 64 71. Goni R. and Sharma N. (2015). Additions to lichen flora of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Tropical Plant Research, 2(2): 78–81.

ID: 63687
Title: Nutritive Value of Deoiled Cake of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) Population in Cold Desert Ecosystem of Himachal Pradesh
Author: H. P. Sankhyan , Vinod Kumar Kairon , Neerja Rana
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1072- 1073 (2018)
Subject: Nutritive Value of Deoiled Cake of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) Population in Cold Desert Ecosystem of Himachal Pradesh
Keywords: Nutritive Value, Seabuckthorn, Cold Desert, Gene Pool Area, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Abstract: Nutritive value of Deoiled cake of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) was carried out among nine major gene pool areas and three growing conditions in cold desert ecosystem of Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. The present study Is an outcome of the survey of Seabuckthorn populations. After the seed oil extraction from each gene pool area, and three growing condition viz., Pure stand, Mixed stand and Crop land, deoiled cake was evaluated for nutritional parameters. Maximum value of crude protein (31.51%), starch content (53.99%), total sugar (6.00%) of deoiled cake were recorded for Shelgo (GPA3), among different gene pool areas of Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. On the other hand, in case of growing condition, maximum value of crude protein (30.90%), starch content (53.61%), total sugar (5.96%) of deoiled cake were recorded for GC3 (Crop Land). In overall performance for chemical characteristics of deoiled cake, the GPA3 (Sheigo) was found to be best in all gene pool areas and GC3 (Crop land) was found to be best with in growing conditions. Moderate protein content, total sugar content and high starch content present In deoiled cake suggest It as good poultry feed.
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Literature cited 1: Chandel S. R. S. (1984). Handbook of Agricultural Statistics. Kanpur. Achal Prakashan Mandir. 565p. Dwivedi S.K., Parimelazhagan T, Singh S.B. and Ahmed Z. (2009). Sea buckthorn: Hippophae , the golden bush. S. S. Publishing House, Delhi.
Literature cited 2: Kaushal M. (2004). Utilization of Seabuckthom 9Hippophae spp.) for preparation and evaluation of some value added products. Ph.D. Thesis. Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and forestry, Nauni, Solan (H.P.), lndia.156p. Kaushal M. and Sharma P.C. (2011). Nutritional and microbial properties of seabuckthorn (Hippophae spp.) seed oil. J. Scientific and Industrial Research, 70:1033-1036.

ID: 63686
Title: Biotic Factors Responsible for Damage of Khamer (Gmelina arborea) Plantations in Central India
Author: R. K. Verma , P. B. Meshram
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1063- 1071 (2018)
Subject: Biotic Factors Responsible for Damage of Khamer (Gmelina arborea) Plantations in Central India
Keywords: Animal Damage, Bark Eating Caterpillar, Canker, Diseases, Insect Pests
Abstract: Biotic factors including insect pests, fungi and animals responsible for damage in the plantations of Gmelina arborea were identified and reported from central India. Nearly 30 per cent trees were recorded healthy with no infection while rest 70 per cent trees showed low to heavy infestation (37.2% trees showed low infestation, 22.1% medium and 11.3% showed heavy infestation) at different sites in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh states. Insects identified were, Indarbela quadrinotata, Tingis beesoni, leaf miner (Phyllochistis sp.), Eupterote germinata, Selepa celtis, Hapalia aureolalis, Dihammus cervinus, Sahyadrassus (Phassus) malabaricus, Alcidodes gmelinae, Odontotermes obesus and Hieroglyphus banian. Eight associated fungi namely, Ganoderma lucidum, Epicoccum nigrum, Flavodon flavus, Hexagonia tenuis, Hypoxylon rubigenosum, Leptosphaeria gmelinae, Nattrassia mangiferae and Pseudocercospora ranjita were also identified. Among these bark eating insect, Indarbela quadrinotata occurred most frequently and damaged the plantations. Nattrassia mangiferae (=Hendersonula toruloidea) causing canker on main stem was found the most damaging amongst fungi reported. Some animals like monkeys, goats, small deer and porcupine also damaged the plantations in some areas.
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Literature cited 1: Abe K.I. (1983). Plantation forest pests in Sabah. Forest Research Centre, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia, FRC Publication. 8: 119 p. Ahmad S.I. and Sen-Sarma P.K. (1983). On seasonal variation in population of Calopepla leayana Latr. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). In: “Insect Ecology and Resource Management” (Ed. S.C. Goel). Muzaffarnagar: 93-98 pp.
Literature cited 2: Ali M.S., Chatuvedi O.P., Nair K.S.S., Sharma J.K. and Varma R.V. (1996). Major insect pests of forest trees in Bihar. In: Proceedings of IUFRO Symposium, Impact of Diseases and Insect Pests in Tropical Forests, Peechi, India, 23-26 November 1993, 464-467 pp. Asham B., Nair K.S., Sharma J.K. and Varma R.V. (1996). Important insect pests of forest nurseries and plantations in Arunachal Pradesh. In: Proceedings of IUFRO Symposium, Impact of Diseases and Insect Pests in Tropical Forests, Peechi, India, 23-26 November 1993, 474-479 pp.

ID: 63685
Title: Mitigation, Adaptation and Coping Strategies of Forest and Farming Dependent Communities from Impacts of Global Climate Change
Author: Sumit Chakravarty , Tanusri Dey , Nazir A. Pala , Gopal Shukla
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1054- 1062 (2018)
Subject: Mitigation, Adaptation and Coping Strategies of Forest and Farming Dependent Communities from Impacts of Global Climate Change
Keywords: Forest, Community, Climate, Traditional Knowledge, Life Style
Abstract: The forest dwellers, adjacent farmers and even considerable proportion of underprivileged population are particularly at risk due to climate change. This climate change is projected to adversely impact rural livelihoods especially forest communities dependent on climate sensitive natural resources. There is a dearth of literature that describes the challenges and solutions of climate change. Literature describing the roles of institutions in mitigating and adapting to climate change is also scanty. Work on climate mitigation and adaptation needs to be carried out in specific region to better understand which policies are most likely to resonate with public support and which might be most difficult to implement. Therefore, an attempt has been made in this review article to identify various factors that influence adaptation strategies pursued by the forest dependent and other farming communities' in response to climate variability and change. Studies have identified different factors viz., socio-economic, cultural, political, geographical, knowledge and information support, technology adoption, public action, age and gender and institutional adopted by the communities in response to the risk associated with climatic variability. The present work has in response also identified various coping strategies like agroforestry, farm operations, local traditional measures, crop diversification, local knowledge and change in life style to combat the adverse effects of climate change.
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Literature cited 1: Anon. (2012). Public perception on climate in Northern Ireland 2012, Department of the Environment. UK. Available at www.doeni.gov.uk Adesina A.A. and Forson J.B. (1995). Farmer’s perceptions and adoption of new agricultural technology: Evidence from analysis in Burkina Faso and Guinea, West Africa. Agricultural Economics, 13: 1-9.
Literature cited 2: Adesina A.A. and Zinnah M.M. (1993). Technology characteristics, farmers’ perceptions and adoption decisions: A Tobit model application in Sierra Leone. Agricultural Economics, 9: 297-311. Agwu E., Amadu F.O., Morlai T.A., Woller E.T. and Cegde L.W. (2011). Agriculture innovations for Climate Change Adaptation and food security in West Africa: The case of Nigeria Sierra Leone and Liberia African Technology policy studies Network Working. 53p.

ID: 63684
Title: Influence of Potting Mixture on Growth and Quality of Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) Seedlings
Author: S. R. Mohapatra , N. Bhol , R. K. Nayak
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1049- 1053 (2018)
Subject: Influence of Potting Mixture on Growth and Quality of Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) Seedlings
Keywords: Sandalwood, Santalum album, Potting mixture, Growth, Biomass, Quality index
Abstract: The investigation on influence of potting mixture on growth and quality of Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) seedling was carried out at College of Forestry, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (O.U.A.T), Bhubaneswar, India during 2014 – 2015 with the objective to improve the quality of planting material in short period. This investigation was necessary because Sandalwood is the second most expensive wood in the world, next to the African Blackwood (Dalbergia melanoxylon), but the plant is a hemi-parasitic and growth of seedling is slow. In the experiment, potting mixtures were prepared with sand, red soil, FYM, perlite, vermicompost, neem cake and karanj cake in 19 different combinations and filled in 9â€x5†size black polythene bags in the month of June, 2014. The new germinants (2 months after sowing of seeds) of Sandalwood, which were sown in nursery in the 2nd week of May, 2014 were transplanted in these filled in polythene bags in 1st week of July, 2014. In each polythene bag, one Arhar (Cajanus cajan) plant as primary host plant was grown by sowing seeds at the same time. The growth and quality of Sandalwood seedlings were evaluated upto 270 days after sowing. The potting mixture sand + red soil + vermicompost in 1:1:1 ratio recorded significantly higher height (43.53cm), collar diameter (4.06mm), number of leaves per plant (51.43), branch number (4.71), shoot biomass (12.50g), root biomass (2.95g), total biomass (15.45g) and quality index (1.03) at 270 DAS.
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Literature cited 1: Annapurna D., Rathore T.S. and Joshi G. (2007). Effect of potting medium ingredients and sieve size on the growth of seedlings of Sandalwood (Santalum album L.) in root trainers, Indian Forester, 133(2):179-188. Arun kumar A.N., Joshi G. and Mohan ram H.Y. (2012). Sandalwood: history, uses, present status and the future. Current Science, 103:1408-1416.
Literature cited 2: Bali R.S., Chauhan D.S. and Todaria N.P. (2013). Effect of growing media, nursery beds and containers on seed germination and seedling establishment of Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb. a multipurpose tree. Tropical Ecology, 54:59-66. Biradar A.P., Devaranavadagi S.B. and Balikai R.A. (2001). Evaluation of vermicompost as potting media mixture on growth of Subabul seedlings. Karnataka J. Agri. Sciences, 14:514-515.

ID: 63683
Title: Assessment of Phytodiversity of Kukrail Forest, in the Perspective of Urban Development
Author: Prachi Gangwar , Seshu Lavania
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (11) 1040- 1048 (2018)
Subject: Assessment of Phytodiversity of Kukrail Forest, in the Perspective of Urban Development
Keywords: Anthropocentric, Phytodiversity, Phytosociological
Abstract: The anthropocentric development process has led to presumptive changes in biodiversity. This study deals with the effect of the urban developmental process on phytodiversity of Kukrail Reserve Forest of Lucknow. The study area is within town limits and is influenced by all sorts of biotic interferences. Transect survey was conducted and an inventory of trees species was made for accessing the phytodiversity of the region and for studying the phytosociological parameters. A total of 27 species with 1367 individuals were enumerated in total 2.84 ha area. The values of ShannonWiener diversity index obtained in this study are between 0.46-1.02 which indicates low diversity of species, as compared to the values reported in tropical forests. The values of Shannon-Wiener diversity index and Simpson's index are highest for the transect which was in comparatively lesser disturbed site. The highest stand density is 565 trees/ha, found in the area with comparatively less disturbance, while the lowest stand density of 291 trees/ha is found in most disturbed site.
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Literature cited 1: Baraloto C., Molto Q., Rabaud S. and Hérault B. (2013). Rapid simultaneous estimation of above ground biomass and tree diversity across Neotropical forests: a comparison of field inventory methods. Bitropica, 45: 288–298 Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968). A Revised Survey of the Forest Types of India. Publication Division, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
Literature cited 2: Curtis J.J. and McIntosh R.P. (1951). An upland forest continuum in the prairie forest border region of Wisconsin. Ecology, 32:476496. Duthie J.F. (1903 -1929). Flora of the Upper Gangetic Plains and of the adjacent Siwalik and sub- Himalayan tracts. Calcutta Forest Survey of India ( 2017). India State of Forest Report, 2017.

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

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

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

ID: 63679
Title: A Check List of Important Mammalian Species Observed in and around Chilkiya-kota Elephant (Dhangari-sunderkhal) Corridor, an Important Wildlife Corridor in Corbett Landscape in Uttarakhand, India
Author: Sumanta Kundu , A. G. Ansari , Vipul Mauriya , H. S. Bargali
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 992- 995 (2018)
Subject: A Check List of Important Mammalian Species Observed in and around Chilkiya-kota Elephant (Dhangari-sunderkhal) Corridor, an Important Wildlife Corridor in Corbett Landscape in Uttarakhand, India
Keywords: Wildlife Corridor, Mammal, Securement
Abstract: The Chilkiya-Kota Elephant Corridor (Dhangari-Sunderkhal) is a vital wildlife corridor in Corbett Landscape, Uttarakhand, India facilitating connectivity between the Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) and Ramnagar Forest Division part of which is being blocked due to encroachment. A list important mammalian species observed in and around this vital wildlife corridor is compiled for strengthening the need of securement and longterm conservation of this vital corridor for unhindered movement and dispersal of various wildlife.
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Literature cited 1: Anwar M., Chowdhury D.M.R., Kandpal K.D. and Vattakaven J. (2014). Monitoring of Tiger and Associated Species Kosi River Corridor, Uttarakhand, India. Technical report by WWF-India. Jhala Y.V., Qureshi Q., Gopal R. and Sinha P.R. (2011). Status of the Tigers, Co-predators, and Prey in India, 2010. National Tiger Conservation Authority, Govt. of India, New Delhi, and Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun. TR 2011/003 pp-302.
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ID: 63678
Title: Preliminary Study on Status and Ecology of Pteropus giganteus in Aligarh City, Uttar Pradesh
Author: Mushahid Raza , Orus Ilyas
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 986- 991 (2018)
Subject: Preliminary Study on Status and Ecology of Pteropus giganteus in Aligarh City, Uttar Pradesh
Keywords: P. giganteus, Roosting Site Selection, Feeding Habits, Seed Dispersal, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Abstract: Megachiropteran species Pteropus giganteus, commonly known as Indian flying fox, belongs to the Pteropodidae family. It is known as ecologically important species, with economic benefits. This species is well known for its seed dispersal and pollinating activities. Considering the importance of P. giganteus, the present study was conducted for three months (February – April, 2016), at Nagar Nigam roosting site in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh. To explicate the population status, bats were recorded twice in a week in the evenings before the sunset and in the early morning hours, after sunrise, by using the 'Direct roost count' method. The mean population of P. giganteus was calculated 276 in February, while in April, it was 404. Showing an increase of 46.4%, the population of P. giganteus was also facing some threats, such as electrocution and deforestation. For the variation in roosting site selection, data were collected during winter and summer seasons. During the study, the population of P. giganteus showed remarkable changes in their roost site selection. The feeding ecology of this species was examined by direct observation. A total of eight fruit plant species were identified, eaten by P. giganteus. In identified fruits that dominantly eaten by P. giganteus were Fig.
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Literature cited 1: Aziz S.A., Olival K.J., Bumrungsri S., Richards G.C. and Racey P.A. (2016). The conflict between pteropodid bats and fruit growers: species, legislation and mitigation. In: Bats in the Anthropocene: Conservation of bats in a changing world, Springer. Cham, 377-426pp. Dey S., Roy U.S. and Chattopadhyay S. (2015). Effect of heat wave on the Indian Flying Fox Pteropusgiganteus (Mammalia: Chiroptera: Pteropodidae) population from Purulia District of West Bengal, India. J. Threatened Taxa, 7(3): 7029-7033.
Literature cited 2: Fujita M.S. and Tuttle M.D. (1991). Flying foxes (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae): Threatened animals of key ecological and economic importance. Conservation Biology, 5(4): 455-463. Kunz T.H., Braun de Torrez E., Bauer D., Lobova T. and Fleming T.H. (2011). Ecosystem services provided by bats. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1223(1): 1-38.

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