ID: 63670
Title: Crop Depredation by Monkey Outside Protected Area in Nepal; Costs, Conditions and Perceptions
Author: Ganesh Paudel , Tej Kumar Shrestha
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 929- 935 (2018)
Subject: Crop Depredation by Monkey Outside Protected Area in Nepal; Costs, Conditions and Perceptions
Keywords: Human-Wildlife Conflict, Crop Depredation, Compensation, Conservation
Abstract: Human wildlife conflict outside the protected area is increasing in Nepal; however, government and their conservation partners are mainly focused in biodiversity issues within protected areas only. This study was conducted in Jaidi village of Baglung district to analyze the status of crop damage and people's perception on such damage caused by monkey. Data were collected through series of community consultation, field observation and household survey at 10% sampling intensity. The annual crop damage in volume and cost was 183.46 kg/HH and NRs 7659.77/HH respectively. Amount of damage was significantly different with different varieties of crops (p=0.000). Multiple linear regressions showed that amount of crop was significantly dependent on the distance of farm from the forest area (ß= -0.052, p= 0.000), available water source (ß= -0.059, p= 0.000), respondents house (ß= 0.021, p= 0.000), and nearby settlement (ß= 0.038, p= 0.000). More than half of the respondents were unwilling to conserve monkey due to damage caused to their crops. The willingness to monkey conservation and the extent of damage are found to be dependent. This study recommends to formulate the human monkey management plan outside the protected area.
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Literature cited 1: Air A. (2015). Crop raiding and conflict: Study of Rhesus macaque-human conflict in Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park, Kathmandu Nepal, M.Sc. thesis, Norwegian University of Science and Technology: 34 pp.
Acharya K.P. (2004). Does community forests management supports biodiversity conservation? Evidences from two community forests from the mid-hills of Nepal. J. Forest and Livelihood, 4: 44-54.
Literature cited 2: Acharya K.P., Paudel P.K., Neupane P.R. and Köhl M. (2016). Human-wildlife conflict in Nepal: patterns of human fatalities and injuries caused by large mammals. PLoS ONE, 11(9): 1-18.
Aryal K. and Chalise M.K. (2013). Human-monkey interface in Arkhale and Nayagaun, Gulmi, West Nepal. Nepal J. Zoology, 1(1): 30-40.
ID: 63669
Title: Studies on Greater one Horned Rhinoceros Behaviour and Ecology with Special References to Wild to Wild Translocated Rhinoceros: A Review
Author: Deba Kumar Dutta , Rita Mahanta
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 922- 928 (2018)
Subject: Studies on Greater one Horned Rhinoceros Behaviour and Ecology with Special References to Wild to Wild Translocated Rhinoceros: A Review
Keywords: Rhinoceros, Translocation, Ecology, Reintroduction, Behaviour, Association
Abstract: Greater one horned rhinoceros behaviour and ecology is one of most important subject to understand the survival of the animals. There are very limited studies on behavioural and ecological aspects of the animal. This study highlights general behaviour and ecological study of rhino in wild and during the process of reintroduction. As limited rhino translocation process undertaken last couple of decades in India and Nepal so minimum scopes of research in these aspects. Translocated rhinoceros behaviour and ecological studies based on previously accomplished wild rhinos' studies of different rhino bearing areas of India and Nepal. This study highlights both wild and reintroduced rhinoceros behaviour and ecology part as these are two vital aspects to protect and preserve the species in the donor and recipient sites of rhino ranging areas.
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Literature cited 1: Agarwal S., Arendran G., Bhat P. (2010). Potential Habitat Modelling for Rhinoceros unicornis (the Great Indian One-Horned Rhino): A Geo-Statical Analysis. Young Ecologist Talk and Interact (Bangalore), 85 pp.
Ali S. (1950). The Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros (Rhinocerosunicornis) in Assam Province, India. Proceeding and Papers, International Technical Conference on the of Nature, 1949, 33(4): 570-573.
Literature cited 2: Avari E.D. (1957). The Jaldapara Game Sanctuary, West Bengal. J. Bengal Natural History Society, 29(3): 65-68.
Bairagee A. Bairagee S.P., and Kalita J. (2003). Some Dominant Tall Grassland Species in Tropical Grassland of Pobitora Wild Life Sanctuary, Assam, India. J. Nacton, 15(2): 459-463.
ID: 63668
Title: Impact of Climate Change on Wildlife health: A Manager's Perspective
Author: Ankur Awadhiya
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 911- 921 (2018)
Subject: Impact of Climate Change on Wildlife health: A Manager's Perspective
Keywords: Climate, Climate Change, Mitigation, Adaptation, Wildlife Health
Abstract: All over the world today, wildlife is reeling under a constant threat of extinction through the impacts of changing climate. This extinction will probably be caused by the overwhelming impact of climate on the health and welfare of wildlife. In this paper a conceptual review of the existent situation and the strategies available to wildlife managers to conserve wildlife under these changing circumstances is offered. The Author explore the components of climate and discuss how the changes in climate are impacting the health of our wildlife. The twin strategies of climate change mitigation and adaptation, and how these can be adapted for deployment to the management of health and welfare of wildlife are analysed. These strategies are imperative to help abate the detrimental outcomes of climate change on wildlife, and require an urgent attention of managers without delay.
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Literature cited 1: Agrawal A., Nepstad D. and Chhatre A. (2011). Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. Annual Review of Environment and Resources, 36: 373-396.
Ahuja I., de Vos R.C., Bones A.M. and Hall R.D. (2010). Plant molecular stress responses face climate change. Trends in plant science, 15(12): 664-674.
Literature cited 2: Angelsen A. (2009). Realising REDD+: National strategy and policy options, Cifor.
Baccini A., Goetz S., Walker W., Laporte N., Sun M., SullaMenashe D., Hackler J., Beck P., Dubayah R. and Friedl M. (2012). Estimated carbon dioxide emissions from tropical deforestation improved by carbon-density maps. Nature Climate Change, 2(3): 182-185.
ID: 63667
Title: Sariska Tiger Reserve: A Managerial Approach to the Problems of Landscape
Author: Gobind Sagar Bhardwaj
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 900- 910 (2018)
Subject: Sariska Tiger Reserve: A Managerial Approach to the Problems of Landscape
Keywords: Wildlife Laws, Protected Area, Tiger Reserve, Anthropogenic Disturbances, Interface
Abstract: Very high anthropogenic disturbances due to large number of villages in core and adjoining areas, poaching, high pilgrimage, state highways passing through the core area, low strength of frontline staff for enforcement and lack of commitment were the identified factors responsible for local extinction of tigers in Sariska that was officially acknowledged in the year 2005. The reintroduction of tigers in Sariska without removing the factors responsible for extinction has again brought the landscape to new risk of threat. The study reveals extremely low strength, motivation and commitment of frontline staff in wildlife law enforcement that is evident from observed declining trend in registration of forest offence/wildlife cases during last decade that has resulted in very high anthropogenic disturbances in the reserve. Immediate strengthening of enforcement agency through increasing the strength of frontline staff, much awaited creation of Sariska Tiger Protection Force (STPF), raising a physical barrier at the interface, relocation of villages from core area and ban on mass agitations like mahapanchayats basically demanding in contravention of wildlife protection act are suggested.
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Literature cited 1: Avinandan D., Sankar K. and Qureshi Q. (2008). Prey selection by tigers (Panthera tigris) in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, India. J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc., 105: 247–254.
Bagchi S., Goyal S.P. and Sankar K. (2003). Prey abundance and prey selection by tigers (Panthera tigris) in a semi arid, dry deciduous forest in western India. J. Zool., 260: 285–290.
Literature cited 2: Bhattacharjee S., Kumar V., Chandrasekhar M., Malviya M., Ganswindt A., Ramesh K., Sankar K. and Govindhaswamy Umapathy. (2015). Glucocorticoid Stress Responses of Reintroduced Tigers in Relation to Anthropogenic Disturbance in Sariska Tiger Reserve in India. PLoS ONE 10(6): e0127626. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal
Champion H.G. and Seth S.K. (1968). A revised survey of the forest type of India. Government of India Press, Delhi, 404 pp.
ID: 63666
Title: Rapid Assessment of Proposed Reintroduction Sites for the Manipur's Brow-antlered Deer or Sangai
Author: Chongpi Tuboi , Ruchi Badola , Syed Ainul Hussain
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 893- 899 (2018)
Subject: Rapid Assessment of Proposed Reintroduction Sites for the Manipur's Brow-antlered Deer or Sangai
Keywords: Reintroduction, Manipur's Brow Antlered Deer, Floating Meadows, Sangai, Second Home
Abstract: Manipur's brow-antlered deer or sangai, is one of the most threatened species of deer found as a single, small and isolated population the Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP), Manipur. The major factors affecting its survival are its poor genetic status, deteriorating habitat conditions, lack of connectivity with the surrounding landscapes and mortality due to poaching and diseases. For its continuous existence in the wild, the best strategy is to create a second population at a suitable site that guarantees its long-term survival. Five sites with ecosystem components similar to those of KLNP, comprising wetlands (locally called Pat) and forest areas were surveyed. A qualitative ecological and disturbance scoring matrix was used to assess these sites. Pumlen Pat with adjoining Thongam Mondum Reserve Forest was identified as the best site for reintroduction of Sangai, which can be managed as a conservation reserve for the sustainable development of the area.
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Literature cited 1: Envis Centre Manipur. (2008). State of Environment Reports and its issues with database management. Government of Manipur, Directorate of Environment.
Hussain S.A. and Badola R. (2013). Conservation ecology of Sangai (Rucervus eldii eldii) and its wetland habitat, Manipur. A study report. Wildlife Institute of India. 1: 321.
Literature cited 2: Hussain S.A, Singsit S., Angom S., Kipgen K. and Vaiphei N. (2006). The brow-antlered deer of Manipur Cervus eldii eldii, McClelland 1842: A review of its status, ecology and conservation. Indian Forester, 132(12): 40-50.
Ranjitsinh M.K. (1975). Keibul Lamjao Sanctuary and the browantlered deer- 1972 with notes on a visit in 1975. J. Bombay Natural History Society, 72 (2): 243-255.
ID: 63665
Title: Estimation of the Status of Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica) Population in Gir Lion Landscape, Gujarat, India
Author: A. P. Singh , Ram Ratan Nala
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (10) 887- 892 (2018)
Subject: Estimation of the Status of Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica) Population in Gir Lion Landscape, Gujarat, India
Keywords: Asiatic Lion, Population Estimation, Gir Landscape, Endangered
Abstract: Carnivore conservation necessitates their population estimation. Owing to the elusiveness of carnivores that precludes direct observations, their population estimation is primarily a difficult task. The only population of Asiatic lion is found in the Gir forests and its adjoining landscape of Gujarat, India where under the strict and stringent protection of the erstwhile Nawab of Junagarh and subsequently the State-run Forest Department, their numbers have bounced back from the brink of extinction. At present 523 individuals live encompassing a total area of over 7000 km2 in the Gir and Greater Gir landscape in Gujarat, Western India. Asiatic lions are among the few large carnivores which have been managed and counted since a very long time. In this paper, elucidation of the history of population estimation of lions in the Gir forests and put forth a new- management oriented yet scientifically robust technique of enumerating the status of Asiatic lions, an endangered carnivore nurtured and scientifically managed since 5 decades.
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Literature cited 1: Carbone C. and John L.G. (2002). A common rule for the scaling of carnivore density. Science, 295:2273-2276.
Choudhury S.R. (1970). Let us count our tigers. Cheetal, 14: 4151.
Literature cited 2: Dalvi M.K. (1969). Gir lion census, Indian Forester, 95:741-752.
Divyabhanusinh C. (2005). The story of Asia's lions. Marg Publication, Mumbai, India, 259 pp.
ID: 63664
Title: Ethno-Medicinal Plants used for the Treatment of Various Skin Disorders by the Garo Community in West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya
Author: Naldarine M. Marak , Lalnundanga
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 869- 874 (2018)
Subject: Ethno-Medicinal Plants used for the Treatment of Various Skin Disorders by the Garo Community in West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya
Keywords: Ethnomedicine, Garo Herbal Medicine, Oja: West Garo Hills, Meghalaya.
Abstract: The ethno-medicinal study based on the treatment of various skin disorders was conducted in six developmental blocks of West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya predominantly inhabited by Garo community during the year 2014-2016.Application of a traditional Garo herbal medicine in the treatment of skin disorders is widespread. The tribal knowledge plays a very crucial role in ethno-medicinal research because they are the source of information and knowledge which inherited from their ancestors from generations to generations. Skin diseases are the most common form of infections occurring in people of all ages. The symptoms of skin infection can vary depending on its type. In this research a total of 20 plants species used for the treatment of various skin disorders have been documented which includes botanical name of the plant, prevalent local name, uses, formulations and also mode of administration.
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Literature cited 1: Bikarma S., Borthakur S.K. and Phukan S.J. (2014). A Survey of Ethnomedicinal Plants Utilized by the Indigenous People of Garo Hills with Special Reference to the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve (Meghalaya), India. Journal of Herbs, Spices & Medicinal Plants, 20(1):30
De Silva T. (1997). Industrial utilization of medicinal plants in developing countries, In: Medicinal plants for forest conservation and healthcare. Edited by Odekar G.,, Bhat K.K.S., B. Urlay J., Vantomme P. (Non wood forest products), No. 11, FAO, Rome, Italy: 38-48.
Literature cited 2: Lalramnghinglova H. (2000). Ethnobotany: A Review. In Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants of Indian Subcontinent. Scientific Publishers (India). pp.1-27.
UNESCO (1996).Conservation, Biodiversity and International Law. Alexander Gillespie. 324-325pp.
ID: 63663
Title: Effect of Hormones on Rooting Potential of Hippophae salicifolia (Seabuckthorn) in Agro-Climatic Zone of Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Author: J. M. S. Chauhan , Aakirti Bhandari , M. S. Bhandari
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 863- 868(2018)
Subject: Effect of Hormones on Rooting Potential of Hippophae salicifolia (Seabuckthorn) in Agro-Climatic Zone of Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Keywords: Hormones, Rooting Potential, Hippophae salicifolia, Concentrations of IBA.
Abstract: A general survey was conducted for the collection of plant material from Himalayan Mountain of Uttarakhand. Three places were located as habitats of Hippophae salicifolia (Seabuckthorn) at Hanuman Chatti (Chamoli); Dharasu and Yamunotri Dhaam, Uttarkashi. Macro-propagation studies were conducted in Hippophae salicifolia (H. salicifolia) using stem cuttings. Cuttings were properly washed with running tap water to remove dust particles adhere to surface. One set of male and female stem cuttings were kept as control. Rest of the male and female stem cuttings were dipped in different concentrations of IBA, IAA and NAA (100, 200, 300, 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 ppm) for 4 hours and implanted in hycotrays (root trainers) containing soilrite at FRI, Dehradun (640 msl). Data were recorded after 180 days for number of adventitious root. Male and female stem cuttings responded variably to different auxins concentrations and IBA at 2000ppm was found best for rooting in climatic conditions of FRI, Dehradun.
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Literature cited 1: Airi S., Bhatt I.D., Bhatt A., Rawal R.S. and Dhar U. (2009). Variations in seed germination of Hippophae salicifolia with different presoaking treatments. J. Forestry Research, 20(1):27- 30.
Avdeev V.I. (1976). Propagation of Hippophae rhamnoides by softwood cuttings under mist. Kratkie Tezisy Dokl 2 – I Vses. Molodykh Uchenykh po Sadovodstvu, 72 – 74. Hort. Abstr, 48: 318.
Literature cited 2: Bisht R., Sharma S.K. and Yadav V.K. (2008). Effect of different pre-sowing seed treatments on germination and plant growth characteristics of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae salicifolia D. Don). The Asian J. of Horticulture, 3(1): 10-14.
Chauhan K. (2003). Technical document – Estimation of Seabuckthorn (a wild plant) coverage in Ladakh region of Jammu & Kashmir, DEAL, Dehradun.
ID: 63662
Title: Invasive Alien Flora of Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve in Southern Eastern Ghats, India
Author: L. Prakash , P. Balasubramanian
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 857- 862 (2018)
Subject: Invasive Alien Flora of Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve in Southern Eastern Ghats, India
Keywords: Invasive Alien Species, Lantana camara, Prosopis juliflora, Eastern Ghats.
Abstract: The survey was undertaken to document the invasive alien species distributed in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, Eastern Ghats during November 2014 to November 2016. A total of 107 invasive alien plant species were recorded which belonged to 39 families and 82 genera. Asteraceae formed the most dominant family with 16 invasive alien species, followed by Amaranthaceae (8) and Fabaceae (7). Life-form wise, herbs were the major forms (73.83%) among the invasive alien species. Phytogeographical analysis revealed that species of Tropical American origin formed a major proportion (59.43%) of the invasive alien species in the study area. Monitoring and control of the spread of Prosopis juliflora and Lantana camara is required.
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Literature cited 1: Divakara B.N., Prasad S. and Das R. (2013). Documentation of Invasive plants in Lateher and Hazaribagh Districts: Jharkhand – India. Indian Forester, 141 (11):1171–1175.
Gamble J.S. (1915-1936). Flora of Presidency of Madras. 3 Vols. Adlard & Sons Ltd., London.
Literature cited 2: Haung Q.Q., Wu J.M., Bai Y.Y., Zhou L. and Wang G.X. (2009). Identifying the most noxious invasive plants in China: role of geographical origin, life and means of introduction. Biodiversity and Conservation, 18:265–305.
Henry A.N., Kumari G.R. and Chitra V. (1987). Flora of Tamil Nadu, India. Ser. 1: Analysis. Vol. 2. Botanical Survey of India, Coimbatore.
ID: 63661
Title: Tissue culture (Micropropagation) of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. as affected by Genotypic configuration
Author: Meena Bakshi , Aradhna Chauhan , Ankur Vichitra
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 852- 856 (2018)
Subject: Tissue culture (Micropropagation) of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. as affected by Genotypic configuration
Keywords: Dalbergia sissoo, Genotypic Variability, In-vitro, Nodal Explants, MS Medium.
Abstract: Genotypic variation in in-vitro performance of 5clones of Dalbergia sissoo revealed significant variations in bud proliferation and multiplication. The survival percentage of explants inoculated on MS medium with 1.0 mg/l BAP+ 0.1 mg/l NAA ranged from 56.9 to 79.1 % with the maximum being in C14 (Haridwar). Maximum bud break (69.4%) was found in C 114 (Nepal) while number of buds was maximum (2.79) in C86. The shoot number and length were maximum (1.65 and 2.05cm respectively) in C14. Subculturing of microshoots on 1.0 mg/l BAP+ 0.25 mg/l NAA revealed maximum multiplication rate of 4.02 in C14 with maximum shoot number (3.07) while shoot length was maximum (2.43 cm) in C 86. The maximum rooting (40.5%) with 1mg/l IBA was observed in C86 (Rajasthan) at par with C14 (40%). Significantly (0.1%) maximum number of roots (2.46) and root length (2.63 cm) were also recorded in C14 with high survival rate. Among 5 selected clones, C14 (Haridwar) showed best performance in shooting as well as rooting in vitro, hence can be multiplied reliably to be put under agro-forestry plantations.
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Literature cited 1: Ahuja M.R. (1983). Somatic cell differences and rapid clonal propagation of aspen. Silvae Genetica, 32: 3-4.
Bakshi M., Pal M. and Prakash R. (2006). Rooting response of softwood nodal cuttings of Dalbergia sissoo as influenced by nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium nutrition of the stock plant. Indian J. Forestry, 29(4): 445-451.
Literature cited 2: Coleman G.D. and Ernest S.G. (1983). In-vitro shoot regeneration of Populus deltoids: Effect of cytokinin and genotype. Plant Cell Reports ,8: 459-462.
Datta S.K. and Datta K. (1983). Auxin induced regeneration of Forest tree Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. through tissue culture. Curr. Science, 52 (9): 435-436.
ID: 63660
Title: Avenue Tree Health Survey of Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
Author: Kalzen Dolma Tamang , Ankita Dudhraj , Anuradha Kumari , Amit Pandey , Manoj Kuma Kumar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 832- 851 (2018)
Subject: Avenue Tree Health Survey of Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
Keywords: Disease Incidence, Disease Severity, Risk Factor, Severity Index.
Abstract: Avenue trees are ornamental, shade giving, aesthetically soothing and may also be medicinally important. Therefore, knowledge of status of tree health in a given area is a pre-requisite in evolving a disease management strategy for the region. Individual trees of the selected roads in the FRI campus were examined for signs and symptoms of different diseases. Tree diseases and their occurrence were calculated. A total of 853 trees were surveyed. 52% trees were diseased which include both exotic and native tree species. It was recorded that trees with girth 150-432 cm were found to be highly affected with pathogenic attack. Decaying trees bearing fruit bodies of pathogens and anthropogenic activities were responsible for disease prevalence. Suitable management strategies have been suggested to address the disease problems on the avenue trees in the FRI campus.
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Literature cited 1: Bhambani K. and Harsh N.S.K. (2012). Assessment of tree health along Trevor road, New forest area, Dehradun. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Company KG + 92 pp.
Foster J., Lowe A. and Winkelman S. (2011). The Value of Green Infrastructure for Urban Climate Adaptation. The Center for Clean Air Policy + 52 pp. (http://ccap.org/assets/The-Value-of-GreenInfrastructure-for-Urban-Climate-Adaptation_CCAP-Feb2011.pdf)
Literature cited 2: Jim C.Y. and Chen W.Y. (2008). Assessing the ecosystem service of air pollutant Removal by urban trees in Guangzhou (China). J. Envir. Management, 88(4): 665-676.
Lovasi G.S., Quinn J.W., Neckerman K.M., Perzanowski M.S. and Rundle A. ( 2008). Children living in areas with more street trees have lower prevalence of Asthma. J. Epidemiology and Community Health, 62(7):647-649.
ID: 63659
Title: Enumeration of the Family Nyctaginaceae in India
Author: Debasmita Dutta Pramanick , G. G. Maiti , M. S. Mondal
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 825- 831 (2018)
Subject: Enumeration of the Family Nyctaginaceae in India
Keywords: Nyctaginaceae, Taxonomic Enumeration, India.
Abstract: The present article comprises the enumeration of the taxa belonging to the family Nyctaginaceae in India. In this paper, currently accepted name, basionym (if any), important synonyms, local names, phenology, distribution and ecology, uses and notes have been provided for each taxon.
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Literature cited 1: Anon. (1962).The Wealth of India-Raw Materials VI: 392–393. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi.
Backer C.A. and Bakhuizen V.D.B.R.C. (1963). Flora of Java (Spermatophytes only).1: 269-272 (Nyctaginaceae). N.V.P. Noordhoff-Groningen. The Netherlands.
Literature cited 2: Bamber C.J. (1916). Plants of the Punjab: A Descriptive Key to the Flora of the Punjab, North-West Frontier Province and Kashmir. Superintendent Government Printing,Lahore, Punjab.
Bentham G. and Hooker J.D. (1880). Genera Plantarum.Williams & Norgate, London.
ID: 63658
Title: Biodiversity Loss and Conservation of Natural Resources in Cold Desert Ecosystem of Himachal Pradesh, India
Author: Poonam , Rajan Bawa , Hari Paul Sankhyan , Dileshwar Nayak
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 817- 824 (2018)
Subject: Biodiversity Loss and Conservation of Natural Resources in Cold Desert Ecosystem of Himachal Pradesh, India
Keywords: Biodiversity, Conservation, Cold Desert Ecosystems, Phytosociology, Forest Ecosystem, Alpine Ecosystem and Agro Ecosystem, Agricultural Crops.
Abstract: The present investigation was conducted in village Goshal of District Lahaul and Spiti, (Himachal Pradesh), India, by differentiating the village into three ecosystems viz., Forest ecosystem, Alpine ecosystem and Agro ecosystem to carry out phytosociological studies. Each ecosystem was divided into nine different grids for sampling following quadrate method. Three quadrates were laid in each grid in all the three ecosystems for recording of phytosociological data. In forest ecosystem, among trees, the species of maximum occurrence was Juniperus recurva (IVI 62.89), while in alpine ecosystem Dactylis glomerata (IVI 62.49) dominated among grasses having maximum percentage contribution (20.83%), and Juniperus communis among shrubs. In agro ecosystem, Dactylis glomerata and Agropyron longearistatum among grasses were found to be the most dominating species with average IVI value of 50.70 and 49.30, respectively. Among agricultural crops, the maximum area was occupied by the cash crops like peas and potato. Peas were sown in 60.19 per cent of the total cropped area. It was observed that farmers have switched over to the cropping of cash crops which are economically beneficial and is affecting the present status of surrounding natural resources resulting in loss of biodiversity.
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Literature cited 1: Bawa R. (2000). Structural, functional and economic linkages between major ecosystems of cold deserts in Himachal Pradesh. UHF, Solan, Project Report. 108p.
Blackman G.E. (1935). A study of statistical method of the distribution of species in grassland association. Ann. of Bot., 49: 749-74.
Literature cited 2: Chaudhuri K.K., Mishra D.K., Singh V. and Shukla J.K. (2005). Harnessing Thar biodiversity for medicinal uses. Indian Forester, 131(3): 288-307.
Decocq G. (2002). Patterns of plant species and community diversity at different organization levels in a forested riparian landscape. J. Veg. Sci., 13: 91-106.
ID: 63657
Title: Endangered Medicinal Plant Taxus baccata Hook. F. and Natural Regeneration status in Himachal Pradesh, India
Author: Manjeet Singh , U. Lankar , S. N. Zaffar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 812- 816(2018)
Subject: Endangered Medicinal Plant Taxus baccata Hook. F. and Natural Regeneration status in Himachal Pradesh, India
Keywords: Yew, Natural Regeneration, Endangered, Medicinal Plant, Himachal Pradesh, Himalaya.
Abstract: In present study, natural regeneration status of Taxus baccata along with other associated tree species was assessed in three forest divisions of Himachal Pradesh, North Western Himalaya, India. Two sites were selected in each division and were further divided into lower (2500-2700m) and upper (2700-2900m) elevations. The results revealed that the recruitments of Taxus baccata are good enough at higher elevations as compared to lower elevations, but there is no any established regeneration in all three forest divisions. The incidence of over-harvesting and other anthropogenic pressures was comparatively higher at lower elevations, leading to poor regeneration of the species. Associated species showed better recruitments and established regeneration as compared to that of Taxus baccata, which attributed that natural regeneration of this species is being fatally hampered due to exclusive over exploitation. The study suggests that there is an immediate need to protect Taxus bearing forests from harvesting (lopping, peeling bark, etc.), grazing and other destructive activities. The species regenerates poorly from seed. By means of efficient biotechnological tools, artificial regeneration of the species should be promoted in nursery to develop mass scale healthy planting materials. Besides in-situ conservation and management, mass scale afforestation of the species with the participation of local communities in protected forest areas particularly at religious forests need to be done.
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ID: 63656
Title: Linking Taxonomy and Conservation
Author: P. S. Bhatnagar
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2018
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 144 (9) 808- 811 (2018)
Subject: Linking Taxonomy and Conservation
Keywords: Combined Taxonomic and Conservation Priority, Conservation Taxonomic Unit, Operational Taxonomic Unit, DNA Barcoding, Link.
Abstract: Both taxonomists and conservationists face challenge in their respective areas of work. There is no knowledge about a huge number of species. The Taxonomic Impediment has been defined in the Darwin Declaration in the Global Taxonomic Initiative. The Taxonomic Impediment has been considered central to the conservation/taxonomic problem. The impediment is defined as: “The gaps in knowledge of taxonomic systems, and the reduced impact by not using such knowledge in the management and sustainable use of biodiversity.†Conservationists have to work on population or individuals, though they practice habitat conservation as well. Conservationists need taxonomic information in a way that can be used for conservation. It has been hypothesized that Conservation Effort (x) is a function of number of species (n) expressed as f (x) = x n the combined taxonomic and conservation priority is inversely proportional to population size. This could be one way to link taxonomy and conservation.
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