ID: 63580
Title: Baseline Forest Carbon Stocks Assessment for REDD+ pilot project in Uttarakhand Himalaya
Author: M.Shahid, N. Verma, R.S. Rawat, Sanjay Singh, T.P.Singh and Parag M. Dhakate
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 892- 896 (2019)
Subject: Baseline Forest Carbon Stocks Assessment for REDD+ pilot project in Uttarakhand Himalaya
Keywords: Change, Reference Level/Baseline, National REDD+ Strategy, MRV, Carbon Credit
Abstract: Globally land use and land-use change activities accounted for about 9-11 % of total annual anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions .REDD+ introduced under UNFCCC as a major global intervention to meet GHG reduction objectives through addressing drivers of deforestation and forest degradation, promoting conservation of forest carbon stocks, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks. With agreement on Warshaw Framework for REDD+, it is now well matured under UNFCCC which has also been endorsed by the Paris Climate Agreement. Parties, entities willing to participate in REDD+ programmes need to develop a reference level or a baseline of forest carbon stocks in the project area. The present study aims to assess baseline carbon stocks at sub-national level in a small sub-watershed Uttarakhand covering 43, 000 ha to assess the REDD+ project carbon benefits as a result of various forest management and conservation activities aimed at conservation of forest carbon stocks, sustainable management of forests and /or enhancement of forest carbon stocks. The baseline carbon stocks in the Sub-watershed was estimated 166.76 MgC ha-1 with a total of 7.50 million tonnes.
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Literature cited 1: Agarwal, A., Das S. and Paul V. (2009). Is India ready to implement REDD-plus? A preliminary Assessment. The Energy and Resource Institute. New Delhi
Literature cited 2: Devi, L. S and Yadava P.S. (2015). Carbon stock and rate of carbon sequestration in Dipterocarpus forests of Manipur, Northeast India. J. Forestry Research, 26 (2): 315-322.
ID: 63579
Title: Forest Landscape Restoration in Indian Himalayan Region through implementation of REDD+ activities
Author: Gurveen Arora, Shilpa Gautam, R.S. Rawat and V.R.S. Rawat
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 885- 891 (2019)
Subject: Forest Landscape Restoration in Indian Himalayan Region through implementation of REDD+ activities
Keywords: Restoration, REDD+, Indian Himalayan Region
Abstract: The dynamics of land-use changes and degradation of forests in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHTR) have important implications inCO2 exchange and further contributes to global climatic change. Shifting cultivation, unsustainable fuelwood and fodder collection, invasive species and forest fire etc. are responsible for degradation of forests in IHR. Himalayan forests have high potential for enhancement of carbon stocks and this can be enhanced through sustainable management of degraded forests. This demand for implementation of REDD+ activities in the IHR which will boost action to curb emissions form deforestation and forest degradation as well as provide a number of non-carbon benefits to the local communities. REDD+ implementation in IHR will support in achieving national targets and international commitments including Bonn challenge target.
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Literature cited 1: Brown S., Sathaye J, Cannell M. and Kauppi P. (1996) .Mitigation of carbon emission to the atmosphere by forest management .Commonwealth Forest. Rev., 5:0-91.
Buckley L.B and Roughgarden J. (2004). Biodiversity conservation: effects of changes in climate and land use. Nature, 430:2-20.
Literature cited 2: CEDAR (2011).Linking Community Development and Carbon sequestration to Address Forest Degradation in Uttarakhand Himalaya. CEDAR, Dehradn.
Dasgupta S., Singh T.P and Rawat R.S (2015) .Assessment of above ground biomass and soil organic carbon stocks in the forests of India. Multi –Scale Forest Biomass Assessment and Monitoring in the Hindu Kush Himalayan Region: A Geospatial Perspective .International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).25pp.
ID: 63578
Title: Capacity Building in REDD+ Implementation in Shan State of Myanmar
Author: Thaung Naing OO, Inkyin Khaine, Nay Aung and Bhaskar Singh Karky
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 879- 884 (2019)
Subject: Capacity Building in REDD+ Implementation in Shan State of Myanmar
Keywords: Climate change, REDD+ Capacity building, Gap analysis, Extension
Abstract: The impacts of climate change have been found evidently and globally in which the least developed countries are more vulnerable to climate change because of the limited capacity to address the issue by themselves. For this, those countries, like Myanmar, can take more efforts in climate change mitigation and capacity building through implementing REDDE+ activities. Along with this, this programmes focussing on the capacity building of local people are essential so that it can either support the success and sustainability of REDD+ activities or develop the community oriented REDD+ programme. Therefore, we assessed the local people’s capacity though gap analysis, factors affecting capacity building and extension, and highlighted the strength and weakness for future capacity building programmes in Shan Stat of Myanmar. We found that about 40 % of local people knew about REDD+ although it was very new to local people three years ago. Even the local forest staffs still need to develop their skill in REDD+ techniques and implementation. But still there are some gaps to develop on REDD+ and related activities in capacity building programs. Some do or don’t matter (e.g. Do two-way communication and avoid one-way communication or misleading) should be taken into consideration while doing extension.
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Literature cited 1: Gera M. (2018) Climate change mitigation: Role of forest sector. Indian Forester, 144 (2): 117-127.
Khaine, I. And Woo S.Y. (2015). An overview of interrelationship between climate change and forests. Forest Science and Technology, 11 (1) : 11-18.
Literature cited 2: Wakoli N.P (2017) .Factors influencing capacity building in project procurement processes in Kenya: A case of geothermal development company, Master thesis, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
Oo T. (2009).Carbon sequestration of tropical deciduous forests and forest plantations in Myanmar, Ph.D. thesis, Seoul National University, Seoul.
ID: 63577
Title: Implementation of REDD+ Activities in North-eastern States of India: A case Study from The State of Mizoram
Author: R.S. Rawat, Gurveen Arora and V.R.S.Rawat
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 871- 878 (2019)
Subject: Implementation of REDD+ Activities in North-eastern States of India: A case Study from The State of Mizoram
Keywords: REDD+, Mizoram, Drivers, Deforestation, Forest Degradation.
Abstract: Role of forests is well recognised as low-cost carbon mitigation option along with significant co-benefits. REDD+ is one of the climate change mitigation option in developing countries relating to reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks. Implementation of REDD+ Himalaya Project was focussed in North-Eastern states of India whereas Mamit district of Mizoram was chosen as REDD+ pilot project site for implementation of various field activities under the project. Shifting cultivation, fuelwood collection and over exploitation of non-wood forest products were identified as major direct drivers whereas lack of sufficient employment opportunities and awareness were identified as major indirect drives of deforestation and forest degradation .These identified derivers were also responsible for loss of biodiversity. Strategies were also identified to address the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation. Feasibility study showed that implementation of activities such as promotion of agro forestry, shaded coffee plantation, use of improved cook stoves and solar energy etc. can address the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation which will also provide carbon and non-carbon benefits to the local communities. A total forest carbon stock of 2916 million tonnes was estimated from the pilot project site. State REDD+ Action Plan has also been prepared to support implementation lf National REDD+ Strategy and will also be helpful in obtaining result based payment and other social environmental co-benefits for the state of Mizoram.
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Literature cited 1: Anon (nd).Report of the Working Group of Sub-National Committee of the National Development Council on Agriculture and related issues on dryland/rainfed farming system including regeneration of dryland wasteland, watershed development programme. Planning Commission, New Delhi.
Batjes N.H. (1996). Total carbon and nitrogen in the soils of the world. European J. Soil Science, 47:151-163.
Literature cited 2: FSI (2015) India State of Forest Report, 2015.Forest Survey of India, Dehradun.
FSI (2017).India State of Forest Report, 2017, Forest Survey of India, Dehradun.
ID: 63576
Title: Soil Organic Carbon Stocks as influenced by forest Management and socio-economic Characteristics of Community Forest user Groups in three districts of central Nepal
Author: Bishal K.Sitaula, Nani Raut, Nirmal Mani Dahal, Yagya Raj Bhatt, Roshan Man Bajracharya and Rattan Lal
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 863- 870 (2019)
Subject: Soil Organic Carbon Stocks as influenced by forest Management and socio-economic Characteristics of Community Forest user Groups in three districts of central Nepal
Keywords: Community forest, Agroforestry, Livelihood, Non-timber forest product, REDD
Abstract: This paper examines the forest –based livelihood strategy of the forest user groups and the prospects and potential benefits of soil carbon sequestration through REDD (Reducing Emission s from Deforestation and Fort Degradation) program in three districts of Central Nepal, namely Chitwan, Gorkha and Rasuwa. The objectives were to assess forest-based livelihood strategy and soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks in the community forest and agro-forest systems. Data were collected through a household survey, focus group discussions and laboratory experiments. Findings from this study showed that crop productivity has increased after establishment of community forest. Community forest users groups (CFUGs) use of fuelwood and leaf litter was higher than other non-timber forest products (NTFPs) .The CFUGs of community forest managed by women (Chelibeti and Laxmimahila) have used biogas as an laternative energy source compared with men-managed community forest. Farmers had participated in various training courses including vegetable farming, livestock management and forest inventory .The study revealed that forest soil has a high potential to sequester carbon. The highest value of SOC stock (374 Mg/ha) was recorded in higher elevation forestland of Rasuwa district followed by Improved Agroforestry (IA) (244 Mg/ha) and Traditional Agroforestry (TA) (210M/ha). The comparison of SOC stock within the community forests had two to three times as much SOC stock as degraded forests. The estimation of potential SOC gained indicated the likely future benefits of enhancing SOC stock through community forests and agroforestry.
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Literature cited 1: Anders A.M., Roe G.H., Hallet B., Montgomery D.R., Finnengan N.J and Putkonen J. (2006). Spatial patterns of precipitation and topography in the Himalaya Geological Society of America, Special Paper, 98: 39-53.
Arnold J.M (2001). Forestry, Poverty and aid: CIFOR Bogor, Indonesia.
Literature cited 2: Awasthi K., Singh B. And Sitaula B.K (2005).Profile carbon and nutrient levels and management effect on soil quality indicators in the Mardi watershed of Nepal. Acta Agriculture Scandinavica Section B-Soil and Plant, 55 (3): 192-204.
Benbi D.K., Brar K. Toor A.S., Singh P. and Singh H. (2011).Soil carbon pools under poplar-based agroforestry, rice-whet, and maize-wheat cropping systems in semi-arid India. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, 92 (1): 107-118.
ID: 63575
Title: Adaptation to Climate Change vulnerability by Forests in India
Author: Jagmohan Sharma and Madan Prasad Singh
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 854- 862 (2019)
Subject: Adaptation to Climate Change vulnerability by Forests in India
Keywords: Adaptation, Climate change, Forests, India, Vulnerability
Abstract: Forest in India is subjected to non-climatic sources of vulnerability such as cattle grazing, manmade fire and forestland encroachment. Additionally, climatic changes are expected to modify the vulnerability of forests over the 21st century .Under the scenario, this study avails of the current knowledge on forest responses and forestry practices that can help to evolve’ no-regret’ adaptati0n measures. Distinct adaptation strategies would be necessary for the three forest conditions found in Indi i.e. undisturbed natural forests, disturbed natural forests and plantation forests, owing o the difference in their composition, structure and anthropogenic disturbances. Implementing planned adaptation is urgency, as adaptive measures require time to establish, and delay in action would limit the options and escalate the cost of adaptation. Partnership of local communities in the management of forests is vital for the success of adaptation actions.
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Literature cited 1: Adger W.N., Arnell N.W., Tompkins E.L. (2005).Successful adaptation to climate change across scales, Global Environmental Change, 15: 77-86.
Andam K.S., Ferraro P.J., Pfaff A., Sanchez-Azofeifa G.A., Robalino J.A., (2008).Measuring the effectiveness of protected area networks in reducing deforestation, Proceedings of National Academy of Science USA, 105 (42): 16089-16094.
Literature cited 2: Bengtsson J., Nilsson S.G., Franc A. Et al. (2000).Biodiversity , disturbance , ecosystem function and management of European forests. Forest Ecology Management, 132: 39-50.
Bennett A.F. (1999).Linkages in the landscape: the role of corridors and connectivity in wildlife conservation. World Conservation Union Publications, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
ID: 63574
Title: Connecting the integrated Landscape Management Dots for conserving Carbon Services in Tansboundary Landscapes of Hindu Kush Himalaya
Author: Rajan Kotru and Serena Amatya
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 845- 853 (2019)
Subject: Connecting the integrated Landscape Management Dots for conserving Carbon Services in Tansboundary Landscapes of Hindu Kush Himalaya
Keywords: Transboundary landscapes, REDD+, Carbon, Hindu Kush Himalaya
Abstract: In the context of Hindu Himalaya (HRH), conservation of mountain ecosystem has been a key priority due to several drivers of change leading to degradation REDD+ has been contemplating the concepts and approaches towards conservation. A decade of testing REDD+ in Nepal has been rewarding experience and it is realized that a long-term and holistic approach to spatial planning and analysis is needed for the success of REDD+. Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, conservation of forest carbon stocks, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks collectively known as REDD+ at scale in Hindu Kush Himalaya countries may be part of the solution. If well designed and implemented, it can decrease emissions of greenhouse gases and provide considerable benefits at landscape level. ICIMOD’s transbounary landscapes have included selective activities that could be part of REDD+ .However, a scoping study conducted in Kailash Sacred Landscape, India to assess the scale provided insights into long term needs of embedding REDD+ at national and sub-national levels. Apart from scoping study, overall analysis was done for other transboundary landscapes to reach to asset of future avenues of work. REDD+ is not only a financing mechanism but also provides non-carbon benefits, as a broader mission to incorporate and enhance biodiversity conservation, improve the livelihoods of forest –dependent communities and better forest governance. Landscape approach in transboundary mode offers scale, stakeholdership, sustenance of ecosystem services and finally standard frameworks that can take REDD+ in KHK forward.
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Literature cited 1: Bennett A.F. (2003).Linkages in the Landscape. The Role of Corridors and Connectivity in Wildlife Conservation. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UKxiv +254 pp.
Chettri N., Sharma E. and Thapa R (2009).Long term monitoring using transect and landscape approaches within Hindu Kush Himalayas. In: Proceedings of the International Mountain Biodiversity Conference, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Literature cited 2: Chettri N., Sharma E. and Zomer R (2012).Changing paradigm and post 2010targets: Challenges and opportunities for biodiversity conservation in the Hindu Kush Himalayas. Tropical Ecology, 53 (3): 245-259.
Chattri N, Bubb P., Kotru R., Rawat G.S, Ghate R. Murthy M.S.R., Wallrapp C., Pauli H., Shrestha A.B., Mool P.K., Chaudhary D., Chaudhary R.P., Mathur P.K., Peili S., Ning W. And Sharma E. (2015).Long-term environmental and socio-ecological monitoring transbounary landscapes: An interdisciplinary implementation framework. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD).
ID: 63573
Title: Using Participatory Theory of Change and Impact Pathways Approach to enhance REDD+ Readiness in the Hindu Kush Himalaya Region
Author: Ghulam-Muhammad Shah, Lalu Maya Kadel, Farid Ahmad and Basant Pant
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 835- 844 (2019)
Subject: Using Participatory Theory of Change and Impact Pathways Approach to enhance REDD+
Keywords: Theory of change, Impact Pathways, Participatory approaches, REDD+, Readiness
Abstract: Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Himalaya (REDD+ implementation, mainstream REDD+ in forest management practices both at national as well as at sub-national level in the participating countries. Participating countries are at different stages of REDD+ preparedness which called for adaptive programme design, planning and management, and monitoring, and evaluation approaches capable of addressing stakeholder’s needs, identifying crucial factor, and facilitating enablers for successful implementation of REDD+ Himalaya. The paper highlighted effective participatory approaches and mechanisms in developing Theory of Change (ToC) and Impact Pathways (IPS) for REDD+ Himalaya Programme. Based on the learning from ToC and IPS development, and primary data collected through surveys of stakeholders in participating countries, it was found that participatory ToC and IPS has helped REDD+ Himalaya improved ownership of the project among stakeholders, foster effective partnership among stakeholders, and better helped project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation , and hence enhanced readiness of participating countries for implementation o REDD+ activities in their respective countries.
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Literature cited 1: Alain Frechette, Minoli De Bresser, and Robert Hofstede (2014).UN-REDD Programme Evaluation, Revised Final Inception Report.
Alkin M.C. (2004). Evaluation roots. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Literature cited 2: Angelsen A., Brockhaus M., Sunderlin W.D. and Verchot L.V.(2012).Analysing REDD+ ; Challenges and Choices .CIFOR Bogor, Indonesia. ttps://doi.org/10.17528/cifor/003805
Babon A., McIntyre D., Gowae G.Y., Gallemore C., Carmenta R., Di Gregorio M. and Brockhaus M. (2014.Advoccy Coalitions, REDD+ , and Forest Governance in Papua New Guinea: How Likely is Transformational Change? Ecology and Society, 19 (3) : 16 .https://doi.org/105751/ES-06486190316.
ID: 63572
Title: A framework for New National Forest Inventory in Myanmar: Improving National Measuring and Reporting Capacities for REDD+ and Beyond
Author: F.E.Arnold, MSu Mon, T.T. Kyaw, N.L. Tun, A.R.J. Mahmood.P.Htut. K.Z.Wynn, J.P.G.Gamarra, P.Hyvonen, K.Korhonen, A.Balazs, JHeikkinen and JAlm
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 820- 834 (2019)
Subject: A framework for New National Forest Inventory in Myanmar
Keywords: National Forest inventory, National forest monitoring system, Sampling strategy, REDD+
Abstract: A major component of upgrading and improving the National Forest Monitoring System of Myanmar is the planning of a new National Forest Inventory (NFI) able to provide reliable information on the state of the forests and their changes over time for multiple purposes, including climate change and REDD + relating reporting. Planning a new NFI requires a careful balancing of sampling –theoretical, and practical –operational criteria, as well as considering time, human resource and budget requirements from a long-term perspective. The NFI approach developed in Myanmar is the result of the application of guiding principles for user-oriented National Forest Monitoring, the FAO Voluntary Guidelines on National Forest Monitoring and conventional statistical planning approaches for forest surveys. The overall sampling design is nationally consistent and integrates sample plot grids at national and different subnational levels for forest inventory and monitoring needs at different scales. The proposed sampling strategy follows a “Stratified aligned systematic sampling design with partial replacement”. Sample size calculations are based on precision targets for estimating key parameters at a large scale as well as practical criteria of cost, time and other constraints. National Forest Inventory planning in Myanmar delivers an approach that generates policy relevant data, is technically and operationally feasible, responsive to across scale sample grid integration and a sustainable basis for a permanent NFI system.
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Literature cited 1: Alder D. and Synnott T.J (1992) .Permanent sample plot techniques for mixed tropical forests. Tropical Forestry Papers 25.Oxford Forestry Institute, Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford.124.pp.
Arnold F.E., Van der Werf N. And Rametsteiner E. (2104a).Strengthening evidence-based forest policy making. Linking forest monitoring with national forest programmes .Forest Policy and Institutions Working Paper 33.FAO, Rome 25 pp.
Literature cited 2: Arnold F.E, Rametsteiner E. and Kleinn C (2014b) User-oriented national forest monitoring planning: a contribution to more policy relavant forest information provision. International Forestry Review. 16 (4): 389-404.
Brandis D. (1906).Indian Trees. An account of trees, shrubs, woody climbers ,bamboos and palms, indigenous or commonly cultivated in the British Indina Empire .Archibald Constable & Co Ltd, London. Classic Reprint Series (2015) by Forgotten Books & C Ltd, Dalton House, 60 Windsor Avenue, London, SW192RR.
ID: 63571
Title: Implementation of Biodiversity Safeguard for REDD+ Activities
Author: Nabin Bhattarai, Bhaskar Singh Karky, Pradyumna JB Rana, Serena Amatya and Trilochana Basnett
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 811- 819 (2019)
Subject: Implementation of Biodiversity Safeguard for REDD+ Activities
Keywords: Biodiversity safeguard, REDD+, Parsa National Park, Bardia National Park
Abstract: Changes in climatic conditions attribute to changes in biodiversity and vice versa. Climate change identified as one of the main drivers of change in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region. There are Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change for addressing biodiversity and climate change issues respectively. In order to meet requirements under the Paris Agreements, the biodiversity safeguard for REDD + will ensure no negative impact on biodiversity occurs while implementing REDD+ actions. Methodology and implementation results for biodiversity monitoring protocol for REDD+ in Parsa and Bardia National Parks of Nepal are highlighted, which is ERPD landscape of Nepal’s first proposed REDD+ programme. The survey was carried out in order to provide baseline information for these areas. The Biodiversity Monitoring Protocol for REDD+ proves to be an important tool for incorporating biodiversity monitoring in the implementation of REDD+ activities.
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Literature cited 1: Allendorf T.D, Smith J.L.D. and Anderson D.H.(2007) .Residents perceptions of Royal Bardia National Park, Nepal. Landscape and Urban Planning, 82 (1) , 33-40.
Araujo M. Band Rahbeck C. (2006).How does climate change affect biodiversity? Science, 313 (5792): 1396-1397.
Literature cited 2: Beebe J. (2014).Rapid qualitative inquiry: A field guide to team-based assessment. Rowman and Littlefield.
BPP (1995).Biodiversity Profiles Project, Department of National Parks and Wild life Conservation, Kathmandu, Nepal.
ID: 63570
Title: Leveraging REDD+ for the Promotion of Medicinal, Aromatic Plants and Essential Oils Industry in Nepal
Author: Leveraging REDD+ for the Promotion of Medicinal, Aromatic Plants and Essential Oils Industry in Nepal
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 804- 810 (2019)
Subject: Leveraging REDD+ for the Promotion of Medicinal, Aromatic Plants and Essential Oils Industry in Nepal
Keywords: Medicinal and aromatic plants, Essential oil, Community forestry, REDD+
Abstract: The Hindu Kush Himalayan region has abundant herbal and medicinal plants and the essential oils from these plants are mountain niche products. The essential oil industry has high potential to cater the growing demand of medicine and aromatic industries at national and international level. However, Nepal has not been able to harness its full potential due to various challenges in efficient cultivation, harvest, processing and marketing of these highly demanded plants and products. This paper highlighted community forestry and a thriving medicinal and aromatic plants and essential oil industry could be integrated with REDD+ policy so that finance could be leveraged for expansion of medicinal and aromatic plants and essential oil industry.
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Literature cited 1: Bernard F.McFatridges S. and Minang P.A. (2012).The private sector in the REDD+ supply chain: Trends, challenges and opportunities.ASB Parternership for the Tropical Forest Margins and International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD Report).
Binod B. (2016) .Community Forest and Forest Management in Nepal. American Journal of Environmental Protection, 4 (3): 79-91.
Literature cited 2: Bhattarai N., Joshi L., Karky B.S., Windhosrt K. And Ning W. (2016) Potential synergies for agroforestry and REDD+ in the Hindu Kush Himalaya. ICIMOD Working Paper 2016/11.Kathmandu: ICIMOD.
Bushley B.R and Khatri D.B (2011).REDD+; Reversing .Reinforcing or Reconfiguring Decentralized Forest Governance in Nepal? Discussion Paper 11:3 Forest Action Nepal.
ID: 63569
Title: Scope of REDD+ in Eastern Himalaya of Nepal
Author: Trilochana Basnett, Niroj Timalsina, Rajesh Bahadur Thapa, Bhaskar Singh Karky and Kai Windhorst
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 794- 803 (2019)
Subject: Scope of REDD+ in Eastern Himalaya of Nepal
Keywords: Land cover mapping, Forest change analysis, REDD+, Nepal
Abstract: Changing forest landscape is a global phenomenon and an indicator of deforestation and forest degradation. Utilization of remote sensing technology gives a unique opportunity to map, estimate and identifythese indicators. This study aims to trace land cover patterns and the forest cover change in five districts namely, Sankhuswasabha, Bhojpur, Sunsari, Dhankuta and Terthathum of Nepaloverthe last eighteen years (2000-2018).Time series land cover maps of three years (2000, 2010 AND 2018) were derived from Landsat satellite imagery. These maps along with the use of GIS tools helped in identifying the land cover change matrix. Adding to that spatial metrics were computed to analyze landscape fragmentation and degradation of land cover. The results highlight two main points: 1) overall, forest growth in terms of the area across the region with some deforestation and forest degradation still evident. Forest land to cropland conversion still observed to be the dominant cause of change, 2) a gradual decreasing trend in landscape fragmentation observed which could be due to restricted human interrences indicating improved management of land resources. The knowledge of existing forest cover change helps in managing the forest in an efficient manner and could be an area for further REDD+ programs.
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Literature cited 1: Achard F. Stibig H.J, Eva H.D., Lindquist E.J..Bouvet A..Arino O. And Mayaux P. (2010).Estimating tropical deforestation from Earth observation data. Carbon Management., 1: 271-287.
Acharya A.K. and Kafle N. (2009). Land degradation issues in Nepal and its management through agroforestry. The Journal of Agriculture and Environment., 10:115-123.
Literature cited 2: ADB (2016).Key indictors for Asia and the Pacific 2016.Asian Development Bank, Mandaluyong City, Philippines.
Adhikari J. and Hobley M. (2013).Everyone is leaving –who will sow our fields? The Effects of Migration from Khotang District to the Gulf and Malaysia. Himalaya, the Journal of the Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies .35 (1):11-23.
ID: 63568
Title: Development of regression Models for estimating Volume: an Essential Component for Biomass Carbon Stock Estimation in the context of REDD+
Author: Younten Phuntsho, Dorji Wangdi, Kezang Yangden, Timothy G.Gregoire and Yograj Chettri
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (9) 785- 793 (2019)
Subject: Development of regression Models for estimating Volume
Keywords: Biomass, Carbon, Regression model, REDD +
Abstract: Volume of a tree needs to be estimated most accurately because volume forms the basic and critical block for sustainable forest management. The volume is also essential to obtain biomass and carbon stock using biomass conversion and expansion factors. A total of 10 candidate regression models were fitted , hence 16 models each for 10 species (Alnus nepalensis, Betula utilis, Castanopsis tribuloides,Juneperous recurva , Larix graffithii,Pinus roxburghii,inus wallihiana,Quercus graffithii,Quercus lanata and Schima wallichii).The models were assessed and selected based on the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) and Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC) values. Lowe the values of AIC and BIC, better the fit of the models. The models fitted with basal area x height with restricted natural cubic spline functions were observed to be the best fit models for all 8 species, whereas for two species (Quercus griffithii and Schima wallichii) the model fitted with basal area as predictor was observed to be the best. While for 8 species (Alnus nepalnensis, Betula utilis, Castanopsis tribuloides, Juniperious recurva, Pinus roxburghii,Quercus graffithii, Quercus lanata and Schima wallichii), the models with heteroscedasticity being modelled using varPower function were observed to be the best fit, the model with heteroscedasticity being modelled using varConstPower function was observed to be the best fit for Pinus wallichiana and Larix griffithii
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Goulding C. (1979).Cubic spline curves and calculation of volume of sectionally measured trees.NZJ Forest Science, 9 (1): 89-99.
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Title: Evaluation of Native species of Entomopathoenic Nematode, Steinernema dharanaii Kulkarni et al., 2012 (TFRIEPN) against Bamboo leaf roller, Crysipyta coclesalis Walker ( Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in the laboratory
Author: Sanjay Paunikar and Nitin Kulkarni
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (8) 757- 766 (2019)
Subject: Evaluation of Native species of Entomopathoenic Nematode
Keywords: Bamboo leaf roller, Forest insect pests, Biological control, Entomopathogenic nematodes, Infective juveniles, Native Steinernema
Abstract: The Bamboo leafroller, Crypsiptya coclesalis is the major pest of bamboo species in central in India. Several bio-pesticides have been tested for the management of bamboo leaf roller in different parts of the country, but only few have shown promising results. Entomopathogenic nematodes are emerging as potent biocontrol agent against various insect pests. The laboratory studies were carried out to evaluate the efficacy of an indigenous species of Steinernema dharanaii (TFRIEPN-15) against fourth instars larvae of bamboo leaf roller. In laboratory conditions the efficacy of EPN was tested at nine doses viz., 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 100 IJs larvae-1 plate. The doses of 3IJS Larvae -1 exhibited negligible but statistically significant mortality ( 19.99 % ) over untreated control ( P<0.05) , but at par with 5 IJS Larvae-1, respectively with 42.85, 48.56, 54.28, 62.85 and 68.56 % mortality, which were statistically at par with each other ( P>0.05) .The probit analysis performed, indicated 9.24 ( UL 13.76 and LL 6.21 IJS Larva-1) and 39.62 IJS Larva-1 ( UL 58.93 and LL 26.64 IJS Larva-1) were required to cause , respectively 50 and 90.0 % mortality in bamboo leaf roller larvae in laboratory. The production of IJS in progeny was maximum in 50 IJs larva-1 (8, 040 IJs larva-1), above which it showed sharp decline in progeny production due to false infections. These results encourage the possibility of using entomopathogenic nematode for biological control of insect pests of forestry and agricultural importance.
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Title: Assessment of Forest Dynamics in Chikkamagalur District, Central Western Ghats using Temporal Remote Sensing Data and Spatial Metrics
Author: T.V.Ramachandra, Sudarshan P.Bhat, Gouri Kulkarni and Bharath H.Aithal
Editor: Aarti Chaudhary
Year: 2019
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 145 (8) 757- 766 (2019)
Subject: Assessment of Forest Dynamics in Chikkamagalur District, Central Western Ghats using Temporal Remote Sensing Data and Spatial Metrics
Keywords: Western Ghats, Chikkamagalur, LULC, Forest Dynamics, Forest Fragmentation, Landscape structure
Abstract: Forests in the ecologically fragile Western Ghats are undergoing changes in its structure and composition due to irrational policy decisions and mounting human pressure on forest services. Land-use changes in any form potentially result in Fragmentation. The extent of the impact will depend on the type of the change, the degree of fragmentation, and has effect in terms of patch size, patch shape, connectivity and isolation. This study investigates the spatial patterns of landscape fragmentation dynamics considering temporal data acquired through space borne sensors. Results revealed that forest vegetation has declined from 50.74 % (1976) to 36.33 % (2009) due to conversion of forests to agriculture, industrial and developmental activities. Encroachment of forest land (22055.59) and conversion to agricultural land is the principal cause of degradation at local level apart from land releases for major developmental activities. Forest fragmentation analysis through spatial metrics shows decline in the interior forest and domination of isolated patches. This study illustrates importance of understanding spatiotemporal patterns of land use changes for sustainable management of tropical forests and help in formulating appropriate conservation measures for the region rich in forest resources.
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