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ID: 60465
Title: Effect of plant growth promoting microbes on Bael (Aegle Marmelos)
Author: R.K. Verma, Richa Tripathee, Sonam Chourasiya and A.K. Thakur.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.141 (1) 79-82 (2015).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: AM fungi, Azospirillium, Biomass, Root colonization, P-uptake.
Abstract: Response of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and Azospirillum, was studied on growth and shoot Phosphorus contents of bael (Aegle marmelos) in nursery. Application of AM fungi in combination with Azospirillum produced maximum plant biomass, shoot phosphorus content and root colonization. Application of Azospirillum along with AM fungi showed a synergistic effect on root colonization and is being recommended to boost the growth of bael seedlings in nursery.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Ames R.N., Reid C.P.P.and Ingham E.R. (1984). Rhizosphere bacterial population response to root colonization by a vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus. New Phytol. 96: 555-563. Azcon-Aguilar R., Gianinazzi-Pearson V., Fardeau J.C. and Gianinazzi S. (1986). Effect of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria on growth and nutrition of soybean in a nutrient in a neutral calcareous soil amended with ssp 45Ca tricalcium phosphate.Pl.Soil, 96: 3-15.
Literature cited 2: Bagyaraj D.J. and Menge J.A. (1978). Interaction between vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and Azotobacter and their effects on rhizosphere microflora and plant growth. New Phytol., 80: 567-573. Bhatia N.P. and Adholeya A. (1998). Biomass production and changes in soil productivity during long-term cultivation of Prosopis juliflora (Swartz) DC inoculated with VA mycorrhiza sp. in a semi-arid wasteland.Biol.Fertil.Soils, 26: 208-214.

ID: 60464
Title: An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants in Murari Devi and Surrounding areas (Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh), India.
Author: Pankaj Sharma, Ajeet Agnihotry and Pooja Patti Sharma.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.141 (1) 68-78 (2015).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Ethnobotany, Indigenous uses, Utilization pattern, Murari Devi, Himachal Pradesh.
Abstract: Survey was conducted to study the diversity, utilization pattern and indigenous uses of floristic diversity in Murari Devi and surrounding areas of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh. Ethnobotanical uses of 220 plant species belonging to 184 genera and 88 families were recorded. These medicinal plants comprise of 31 trees, 134 herbs, 50 shrubs and 05 ferns. From the total, 35 were endemic to Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). The present study represents an area specific approach.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Anonymous (1883-1970). Index Kewensis Plantarum Phanerogamarum. Vol. 1-2 (1883-1885) and 15 Suppl. (1886-1970). Clarendron Press, Oxford. Aswal B.S. and Mehrotra B.N. (1994). Flora of Lahaul-Spiti (A Cold Desert in North-West Himalaya). Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun.
Literature cited 2: Dhaliwal D.S. and Sharma M. (1999). Flora of Kullu District (Himachal Pradesh). Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun. Dhar U. and Samant S.S. (1993). Endemic diversity of Indian Himalaya.I.Ranunculaceae and II. Paeoniaceae.J.Biogeography, 20: 659-668.

ID: 60463
Title: Successional pattern and plant species diversity in the aquatic and wetland habitats of north-central Uttar Pradesh, India.
Author: V.K. Misra
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.141 (1) 57-67 (2015).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Aquatic and wetland habitats, Species composition, Species richness, Upper Gangetic plains, Macrophytes, Gamma diversity.
Abstract: The study area is a portion of upper Gangetic plain. The species composition of the aquatic and wetland vegetation of study area was studied and quantitative indices such as Importance Value Index (IVI), Shannon ' s diversity index and species richness were computed. A total of 151 species of Macrophytes belonging to 91 genera and 45 families have been documented from study sites. These Macrophytes were classified into six ecological groups.viz.free-floating hydrophytes (FFH), floating attached hydrophytes (FAH), suspended hydrophytes (SH), submerged attached hydrophytes (SAH), emergent amphibious hydrophytes (EAH) and wetland hydrophytes (WLH). The number of species was highest during rainy season (126 species) followed by winter season (80 species) and least during summers (33 species).
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Alder P.B. and Lauenroth W. (2003). The power of time: spatiotemporal scaling of species diversity. Ecology Letters, 6: 749-756. Billore D.K. and Vyas L.N. (1981). Distribution and production of Macrophytes in Pichhola Lake, Udaipur. International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Science.
Literature cited 2: Biswas K. and Calder C. (1937). Handbook of common water and marsh plants of India and Burma. New Delhi. Burlakoti C. and Karmacharya S.B. (2004). Quantitative analysis of Macrophytes of Beeshazar Tal, Chitwan, Nepal.Himalayan Journal of Science, 2: 37-41.

ID: 60462
Title: Influence of oak and pine forests on the productivity of Wheat and paddy in hilly area of Uttarakhand.
Author: Charan Singh, Deepak Khanna and Ajay Gulati.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.141 (1) 52-56 (2015).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Oak, Pine, Wheat and Paddy.
Abstract: Oak (Quercus leucotrichophora) and chir pine (Pinus raxburghii.Sarg) are the main tree species in hills of Uttarakhand. Ecologically they also show some climatic effects in adjoining area. It is well known fact that the area of chir pine forests shows dryness while in oak forest area moisture contents are generally high. Due to the variation of moisture in these forests areas, agriculture crops in adjoining to these forests are also influenced up to an extent. A study on production of wheat and paddy near oak and pine forests in Uttarakhand was conducted and the yield of both wheat (Triticum aestivum) and paddy (Oryza sativa) was compared to the yield of these crops of non forest area far away from these forests. The study on crop yield was done in irrigated and rainfed land. The results show that there is no remarkable deference in yield of wheat and paddy near both the forests. But the condition of irrigation is found always a factor in crop yield. In other words we can say that crop yield significantly more in irrigated land.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Dhaulakhandi M. and Rajwar Govind S. (2005). Litter dynamics of two oak species (Quercus leucotrichophora and Q.floribunda) in Garhwal Himalaya, Indian Forester, 131 (1): 829-834. FAO (1993). Forest influence: An introduction to ecological forestry, International Book Distributors, 9/3 1st floor, Rajpur Road, Dehradun-248001 (India), 1-307.
Literature cited 2: Gupta S.C. and V.K. Kapoor (2010). Fundamentals of Applied Statistics (4th Edition), Sultan Chand and Sons Educational publication, New Delhi, i-xx and 1.1-9.9.76. Kumar S. Dhiman R.C. and R.K. Nayital (2005). Morphology and biomass parameters of Pinus roxburghaii Sargent.Seedlings as affected by container type and growing medium, Indian Forester, 131 (1): 37-46.

ID: 60461
Title: Effect of inoculation of microsymbiont on the Teak seedlings at nursery stage.
Author: S.M. Shedage, N.S. Patil, M.B. Tadel and D.P. Patel.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.141 (1) 47-51 (2015).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Microsymbionts, Salinity, Nutrient, Root colonization, Survival.
Abstract: Seedlings of Tectona grandis L. were planted under different salinity levels, viz.normal soil (<4 ECe soil), saline soil (4-8 ECe) and highly saline soil (8-12 ECe) and seedlings were inoculated with azetobacter + arbuscular mycorhizal (AM) fungi, azospirillum +varbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and combination of all three. Experiment was repeated for two years and data recorded at the end of each experiment on nutrient content indifferent plant pats (leaves, stem and root), chlorophyll content, root colonization and survival per cent. Triple inoculation (azetobactor + azospirillum +AM) significantly influenced on the nutrient status and survival per cent of teak seedlings as compared to uninoculated seedlings under salt condition, which was followed by dual inoculation of azospirillum and VAM.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Anilkumar K.K and Kurup M.G. (2003). Effect of vascular arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculation on growth and nutrient uptake of leguminous plants under stress conditions.Journal of Mycology and Plant Pathology, 33 (1): 33-36. Arnon D.I. (1949) Copper enzymes in isolated chloroplasts: polyphenoloxidasin Beta vulgaris. Plant physiol., 24: 1-15.
Literature cited 2: Aseri G.K. and Rao A.V. (2005). Soil biochemical properties and growth of ber and aonla as influenced by bio-inoculents. Journal of Indian Society of Soil Science, 53 (3): 342-345. Al-Tahir O.A. and Abdul-Salam M.A. (1997). Growth of faba beans (Vicia faba L) as influenced by irrigation water salinity and time of salinization. Agricultural Water management, 34: 161-167.

ID: 60460
Title: Effect of growing media and inorganic phosphorus on growth and development of Maggar Bans (Dendrocalamus Hamiltoni Munro) planting stock.
Author: Suveena Thakur, D.R. Bhardwaj, R.K.Kaushal and Rajesh Kaushal.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.141 (1) 41-46 (2015).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Growing medium, Bamboo, Quality planting stock, Underground biomass, Growth and development, Propagule.
Abstract: Studies were conducted to investigate the effect of five growing mediums and four levels of inorganic phosphorus on the growth and development of Dendrocalamus hamiltonii planting stock under mid-hill conditions of north-western Himalayas. The growing medium and phosphorus levels significantly influenced various growth and development traits individually as well as in combinations. The growing medium viz., sand +soil +FYM (1:1:1) proved to be significantly superior for enhancing height and diameter growth of the tiller ' s, number of tiller per sapling, number of nodes per tiller, number of roots, length of roots, number of rhizomes, dry weight of stem, roots, rhizomes and underground biomass. Among the various levels of phosphorus, 5 g SSp/propagule significantly proved to be the best dose. In combination effect, the maximum dry weight of rhizome (2.82 g plant) and underground biomass (9.69 g plant-1) was recorded in the propagules grown in sand: soil: FYM (1:1:1) and supplied with P @ 5 g SSP/Propagule.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Barea J.M., Azocom A.C. and Azcom R. (1987). Vesicular arbuscular mycorrhiza improves both symbiotic N fixation and N uptake from soil as assessed with 15 N techniques under field conditions. New phytol., 106: 717-725. Founoune H., Duponnois R., Ba A.M. and Boumai F.E. (2002). Influence of dual arbuscular endomycorrhiza/ectomycorrhizal symbiosis on growth of Acacia holosericea (A. Cunn.ex G.Don) in glasshouse conditions.Ann.For.Sci., 59: 93-98.
Literature cited 2: Hartmann H.T., Kester D.E., Dvies F.E. and Geneve R. (2007) Plant Propagation: Principles and practices of plant propagation: 7th edition. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, 880p. Kim K.Y., Jordon D. and Mcdonald G.A. (1998). Effect of phosphate solubilizing bacteria and vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae on tomato growth and soil microbial activity. Biol.Fertil.Soils. 26: 79-87.

ID: 60459
Title: Estimation of divergence to genetic variation in half-SIB families of Madhuca Indica GMEL. Under greenhouse and open field environmental conditions.
Author: Mohd. Saleem Wani, A.M Wani and A.H.Mughal.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.141 (1) 35-40 (2015).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Cluster, D statistics, Genetic divergence, Madhuca indica
Abstract: This experiment was aimed to study the genetic diversity among twenty half-sib progenies of Madhuca indica belonging to different places of Allahabad (U.P), India. Seeds of 20 candidate plus trees were sown in greenhouse and open field environments with a view to assess the impact of two different environments on the expression of genetic diversity using No-hierarchical Euclidean cluster analysis. Superior tree progenies were grouped into five clusters under green house as well as field environments. Families of plus trees S2 and S14 formed same groups in different clusters. Inter-cluster distance was found to be highest between cluster III and V, both under green house and field environment. Higher values of inter and intra cluster distance in field environment as compared to green house environment may be attributed to greater environmental differences, revealing their genetic closeness from high to medium. Leaf area followed by seedling height contributed maximum to the total divergence and played a prominent role in creating the genetic diversity.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Chaturvedi O.P. and Pandey N. (2001). Genetic divergence in Bombax ceiba L Germplasm.Silvea Genetica, 50: 99-102. Chopra R.N and Nayar S.L. (1996) Glossary of Indian medicinal plants. CSIR.pp. 350.
Literature cited 2: Dhiman A.K. (2004). Common Drug Plants and Ayurvedic Remedies. Reference Press New Delhi. Ghadge S.V. and Reheman, H. (1995). Biodiesel production from Mahua (Madhuca indica) oil having high free fatty acids. Biomass Bioenergy, 28: 601-605.

ID: 60458
Title: Population ecology and regeneration status of Buxus Wallichiana (Himalayan Box Tree) in Rajouri-Poonch districts, Jammu and Kashmir, India: Honing red list of plants.
Author: Khurshid Ahmed, Shreekar Pant and Tsewang Rinchen.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.141 (1) 29-34 (2015).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Anthropogenic pressure; Conservation management; Himalayan box tree; Regeneration.
Abstract: The Himalayan Box tree (Buxus wallichiana) is valuable and vulnerable tree associated with Rajouri-Poonch culture. Due to its manifold uses and utilization its risk of extinction has increased. The species does not regenerate well from seed that is another risk factor. The objective of this research was to investigate the population ecology of the data deficient tree species as foundation for its conservation. Five forest communities in the Rajouri-Poonch district were sampled. The abundance of the species, impacts of harvesting and its current regeneration patterns indicated that it may soon be extirpated from the study area. A plan for conserving the remaining sub-populations is presented. It could provide a template for conservation in other locations where the species is at risk.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Airi S., Rawal R.S., Dhar U., and Purohit A.N. (2000). Assessment of availability and habitat preference of Jatamansi-A critically endangered plant of west Himalaya, Current Science, 79: 10-25. Anonymous (1997). The wealth of India: a dictionary of Indian raw materials and industrial products. Series: A-Z.NISCAIR, CSIR, New Delhi.
Literature cited 2: Bhatt A., Joshi S.K. and Gairola S. (2005). Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) Soo-A west Himalayan orchid in peril.Current Science, 89: 610-612. Cuaron A.D. (1993). Extinction rates estimates, Nature, 366: 18.

ID: 60457
Title: Extent of lopping in relation to acorn production of Quercus Floribunda lindle forests.
Author: Isha Rana, V.R.R. Singh and Ombir Singh.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.141 (1) 26-28 (2015).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Fodder, Lopping, Acorns.
Abstract: Quercus floribunda (Moru oak) (Local name Tilonj) is an important element of western and central Himalayan vegetation. Lopping practice is very common in the forests and plantations especially near the habitation. Q. floribunda tree is lopped for fodder, which is the most appreciated among all oaks. However, heavy and indiscriminate lopping continues throughout the year which results pole like appearance of the trees with scanty leaves. Lopping of Q. floribunda results in poor production of acorns. The study suggests that there is need to understand the effect of lopping on acorn production to have sustainable lopping levels.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Baland J.M., Bardhan P., Das S. and Mookherjee D. (2010). Forests to the people: Decentralization and forest degradation in the Indian Himalayas. World Development, 38: 1642-1656. Collins B.S. and Pickett S.T.A. (1987). Influence of canopy opening on the environment and herb layer in a northern hardwood forest. Vegetatio. 70:3-10
Literature cited 2: Gorrie R.M. (1937). Tree lopping on a permanent basis-Indian Forester, 63 (1): 29-31. Greenberg C.H. (2000). Individual vartiation in acorn production by five species of Southern Appalachian oaks. Forest Ecology and Management, 132 (7): 199-210

ID: 60456
Title: Influence of Rocks, Soils and physiography in the distribution of Swertia Chirayita and Rubia Cordifolia in metamorphic terrain of Kaski District, Western Nepal.
Author: Ram Prasad Sharma, A.K. Das and A.K. Raina.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.141 (1) 18-25 (2015).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Altitude, Aspect, Slope, Crown cover, Associated species, Ecological status.
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the influence of metamorphic rocks, soil and physiographic conditions on the growth and distribution of Swertia chirayita and Rubia cordifolia in Lotse Pakha and Bhakarjung community forests of Kaski district, Nepal for sustainable management. Biannual biophysical data and soil samples collection were conducted by establishing permanent sample plots of 2m x 5m for herb species. The study are contains dominantly the medium to coarse grained metamorphic rocks as phyllite and quartzite with numerous discontinuities. The interpretation of biophysical data indicated that availability of MAPs vary with variation of altitude, slope, aspect, crown cover, rock types and soil properties. The frequency, relative frequency, density and relative density of S.chirayita and R.cordifolia were found to be medium to higher in the study area. The number of S.chirayita found to be higher in greater slope while R.cordifolia in lower slope. The species richness of these species shows higher within the altitudinal rang 1700 - 2000 m. These species suitably grows in north-east aspect. The number of S. chirayita was found higher in 0-60 % crown over but R. cordifolia has no significant trends. The physicochemical properties (soil pH, N, P, K, SOM and texture) of soil and weathered minerals resulted from metamorphic rocks in studied CFs favour the growth and distribution of these species.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Aweto A.O. (1981). Secondary succession and soil fertility restoration in south-western Nigeria: Soil and vegetation interrelationships.J.Eco. 69: 957-963 pp. Bhati P.R.and Kaveriappa K.M. (2009). Ecological studies on Myristica swamp forests of Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, India. Tro.Eco. 50 (2): 329-337.
Literature cited 2: Carson B. (1992). The land, the farmer and the future: A soil fertility management strategy for Nepal. ICIMOD occasional paper, 21: 1-92 pp. Cannone N., Wagner D., Hubberten H.W. and Guglielmin M. (2008). Biotic and abiotic factors influencing soil properties across a latitudinal gradient in Victoria Land, Antartica.Geoderma, 144: 50-65 pp.

ID: 60455
Title: Implementing REDD + as climate mitigation option in India.
Author: Tajinder Pal Singh, V.R.S. Rawat and R.S. Rawat.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.141 (1) 9-17 (2015).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Climate Change, REDD+, Carbon stocks, Safeguards, MRV, Forest governance.
Abstract: Reducing emission from deforestation and degradation, along with conservation and sustainable management of forests, known as REDD+ is recognized as an innovative climate mitigation option for incentivizing local communities. India has contributed a lot to this process in international negotiations. However now, the mechanism needs to be implemented at national, state and local levels. Country should be ready with national strategy and action plan like various other countries pilot projects could be started in different parts of the country to draw lessons for full-fledged implementation of REDD+. Deforestation is not much of the problem in the country. So focused efforts should be made for addressing the drivers of degradation and for conservation and sustainable management of forests in the country. Enough potential exists for enhancement of forest carbon stocks in various kinds of forests, in trees outside forests in the country. Enough potential exists for enhancement of forest carbon stocks in various kinds ' forest, in trees outside forests in both urban and rural landscapes, and in coastal areas. This needs to be harnessed with the help of a huge network of JFM communities in the country. India has developed tremendous capabilities in use of remote sensing, which can be utilized for development of reference levels and carrying out measurement, reporting and verification of carbon stocks. However, capacity needs to be built at state and community levels for mainstreaming REDD+ at all levels in the country.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Angelson A. (ed). 2009 Realising REDD+-National strategy and policy options. Centre for International Forestry Research, Indonesia. pp 6-18. CBD (2012) Analysis of possible indicators to measure impacts of REDD+ on biodiversity and on indigenous and local communities. Subsidiary body on scientific, technical and technological advice, Convention on Biodiversity, Montreal. PP.2-6
Literature cited 2: CFM (2012) SFM and the multiple functions of forests. Collaborative Parternership on Forests. PP 1-4. Danielsen F., Skutsch M., Burgess N.D., Jensen P.M., Andrianandrasana H., Karky B., Lewis R., Lovett J.C., Massoa J., Ngagaga Y., Phartyal P., Poulsen M.K., Singh S.P., Soils S., Sorensen M., Tewari A. and Yound R. (2011) At the Heart of REDD+: A role for local people in monitoring forests? Conservation letters 00 1-10.

ID: 60454
Title: Bamboo: Diversity, Management, Utilization pattern and its Socio-Economic effect in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.
Author: Shashi Kumar, S.H.K. Murti and Rajee George
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.141 (1) 1-8 (2015).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Bamboo brakes, Bamboo plantation, Thin walled bamboo, Small Scale Industries, Craftsmen.
Abstract: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India has 19 species of bamboo and the area available for harvesting is approximately 14000 ha spread throughout the length and breadth of the territory. The bamboo found naturally in the Islands is thin walled and hollow. There is enough demand and scope for growing thick walled solid bamboo in the Islands. The natural bamboo forests are managed scientifically as per the prescription of working plans. The aboriginal tribes living in the Islands also use bamboo for various purposes. The bamboo supports the livelihood of a section of the society involved in bamboo article manufacturing.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Ahmad Zamir S.K., Ravikumar T., Krishnan P. and Jeyakumar S. (2013). Traditional fishing crafts and gears used by the Nicobari tribes in Car Nicobar, Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 12 (1) : 144-148. Anon (2005). Working plan for Middle Andaman Forest Division 2005-2015, Forest Department, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Literature cited 2: Anon (2013). Website of Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, http://andssw1.and.nic.in/ecostat/index.php,accessed on 06.03.2014. Arora, K (2010). Sustainable management of tropical forest through indigenous knowledge: A case study of Shompens of Great Nicobar Island. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, 9 (3): 551-561.

ID: 60453
Title: Analyzing the policy regulatory and institutional framework for implementation of REDD-plus in India.
Author: Priyanka Kohli and J.V. Sharma
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (12) 1249-1256 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Decentralization, REDD-plus, Community forest rights, Policy directions, Community based forest governance.
Abstract: Forests are a vital national resource, with global concern, having local importance related to livelihood of people living in and around the forests. Conservation of forests is a traditional practice among the people, depending on forest for their sustenance and livelihood needs. In this context, the paper reviews the policy, regulatory and institutional framework of forest governance in India. The gaps in the policy, regulatory and institutional framework are identified. The paper suggests directions for policy interventions to overcome the gaps identified. Institutional arrangement for implementation of REDD-plus under the forest governance framework is described in the paper. Recommendations include safeguards to be adopted under REDD-plus and possible forest governance models. Decentralization of forest rights and community based forest governance is identified as critical to the success of REDD-plus. Community based forest governance is a form of participatory and inclusive management and a key factor for implementation of REDD-plus in India.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Angelsen A., Brockhaus M., Kanninen M., S ills E., Sunderlin W.D. and Wertz-kanounnikoff S. (2009). Realizing REDD+: National strategy and policy options. Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Bogor, Indonesia.pp. 13-16. Banana A.Y. and Gombya-ssembajjwe W. (1998). Successful forest management: the importance of security of tenure and rule enforcement in Ugandan forests. In: Forest resources and institutions.Forests, Trees and People Programme, (Gibson, C., McKean, M. and Ostrom, E. (eds). Working Paper 3. FAO, Rome, Italy.
Literature cited 2: Bhattacharya P. and Hayat S.F. (2009). Sustainable NTFP Management for Livelihood and Income Generation of Tribal Communities: A case from Madhya Pradesh, India. In: (Uma S.R., Hiremath A.J., Joseph G.C. and Rai N.D. (ed.) Non timber Forest Products: Conservation Management and Policy in the Tropics. ATTREE & University of Agriculture Science, Bangalore.pp.21-34. Cole D.H. (2011).From global to polycentric climate governance. Climate Law, 2: 395-413.

ID: 60452
Title: Foraging behaviour of Odontotermes Wallonnsis Wasmann.
Author: Rashmi Ramesh Shanbhag and R. Sundararaj.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (12) 1245-1248 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Disturbance, Foraging preference, Odontotermes wallonensis, Termite.
Abstract: Contrary to the common perception that termites are indiscriminate eaters, termites choose their food carefully; however, the methods by which they choose food are not well understood. The movement of foragers of Odontotermes wallonensis, mound building termite was investigated in their natural habitat using artificial feedings sites. Wooden blocks of different sizes were used to record foraging of termites and results revealed that for termites ?size matters?. Bigger the foods source higher the preference. Termites selected larger sized baits over smaller one and also disturbance on the baits seems to have influence on the selection of food.
Location: Kumta
Literature cited 1: Araujo A.P.A., Araujo F.S.D. and Desouza O. (2011). Resource Suitability Affecting Foraging Area Extension in Termites (Inecta, Isoptera) Sociobiology, 57 (2): 1-13. Badawi A., Faragalla A. and Dbbour A. (1984). Population studies of some species of termites in Al-Kharj, Oasis, Central Region of Saudi Arabia. Z.Ang.Ent., 97: 253-261.
Literature cited 2: Cornell H.and Lawton J. (1992). Species interactions, local and regional processes, and limits to the richness of ecological communities: a theoretical perspective.Journal of Animal Ecology, 61:1-12. De Souza O., Araujo A.P.A. and Reis-Jr R. (2009).Trophic controls delaying foraging by termites: reasons for the ground being brown? Bulletin of Entomological Research, 99: 603-609.

ID: 60451
Title: Ecolofical observations on the fern flora of Thannamandi district Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
Author: Shagufta Anjum, Shreekar Pant, H.C. Pande and Tsewang Rinchen.
Editor: Dr. Ramesh K. Aima.
Year: 2014
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: Centre for Ecological Sciences
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol.140 (12) 1235-1244 (2014).
Subject: The Indian Forester
Keywords: Fern flora, Ecology, Pteridophytic diversity Thannamandi, Lithophytic ferns.
Abstract: Thannamandi one of the biodiversity rich areas of district Rajouri, covers a total area of 229 km2. The altitude ranges between 1100-2000 m and supports sub-tropical to temperate vegetation and offers congenial climatic conditions favourable for luxuriant growth of the vegetation including ferns. Field collections were made from 2012 to 2013 for the assessment of pteridophytic diversity and their ecology attributes. Ferns of the selected area are divided into 04 major ecological categories which are further sub categorized into sub-categories. Lithophytic ferns are more in number followed by terrestrial, epiphytic and hydrophytic. Altitudinal distribution of pteridophytes reveals that number of species present in higher altitude and then keeps on decreasing towards lower altitude. Further, based on our surveys and analysis conservation ofboard leaved communities are also suggested as it is the store house of such vital wealth.
Location: Kumta
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