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ID: 64803
Title: Rescue of dusky eagle owl (Bubo coromandus) in Balukhand-Konark wildlife sanctuary, Odisha, India
Author: Amit Kumar Bal and Namain Charan Palei
Editor: Dr. Rashmi kant Shukla
Year: 2021
Publisher: The wildlife preservation society
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Cheetal, Journal of the wildlife preservation society Vol. 58 (1) Pg No. 31-35 (2021)
Subject: Rescue of dusky eagle owl (Bubo coromandus) in Balukhand-Konark wildlife sanctuary, Odisha, India
Keywords: Dusky eagle owl, Rescue, Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha, India
Abstract: Owls are the most beneficial bird species and the friends of the farmers as they provide the benefit by feeding on small mammals. India is home to 30 species of owls and Odisha holds 12 species. Out of them 15 owl species have been recorded as owl trade. An adult Dusky Eagle Owl (Bubo coromandus) was rescued on 1st July 2018 near Nuanai Rive adjacent to Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary 300 mts from residential village area "Beldala". After the primary treatment it was released to its natural habitat on 8th July 2018.Ther have been few scientific studies in Odisha, in fact no scientific studies have been conducted in Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary (BKWs). Hence future studies required to explore the occurrence, distribution and habitat utilization of Owl species in that area.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ingkayut Sa-Ar, J. Kunnarong & B.Dechochai(2015). Rediscovery of Dusky Eagle Owl Bubo coromandusklosiiin Thailand. Birding ASIA24 (2015): 21-23. Wells, D.R. (1999). The birds of the Thai-Malay peninsula 1: London: Academic Press.
Literature cited 2: Robson,C. (2008). A field guide to the birds of South-East Asia. London: New Holland. Holt, D.W., Berkley,R., Deppe, C., Enriquez Rocha, P., Petersen, J.L. Rangel Salazar,J.L. Segars, K.P., Wood, K.L. & Marks, J.S. (2019). Dusky Eagle -owl (Bubo coromandus). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal,J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana,E. (eds). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona.(retrieved from https://www.com/node/550202 on 27 November 2019).

ID: 64802
Title: First report on nesting by sand martin (Riparia riparia) , Grey-throated sand-martin- (Riparia chinensis) & river lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelli) t river Mahanadi, Chattisgarh, India
Author: A.M.K.Bharos, Jageshwar Verma and Faiz Bux
Editor: Dr.Rashmi kant Shukla
Year: 2021
Publisher: The wildlife preservation society
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Cheetal, Journal of the wildlife preservation society Vol. 58 (1) Pg No. 24-30 (2021)
Subject: First report on nesting by sand martin (Riparia riparia) , Grey-throated sand-martin- (Riparia chinensis) & river lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelli) t river Mahanadi, Chattisgarh, India
Keywords: River Mahanadi,Nesting,Martins, River Lapwing,First nesting and sighting records
Abstract: The state of Chattisgarh, owing to its Diverse Biodiversity, attracts good number and variety of avian species, which include both resident and migratory. Though most of the common resident species nest here but some species have gone unnoticed and have not been documented. The persistent field visits and study of avifauna has revealed some interesting nesting species in the state. River Mahanadi which has always been a good site for the study and has old important historical records, was visited almost regularly over the past several years. The study has revealed presence of nine threatened species as classified by IUCN. Nesting by the Blue-tailed Bee-eater Small Pratincole and possible nesting of Oriental Pratin code was recorded in 2017-18.In year 2019-20, we found mixed nesting colony of Sand Martin, Grey-throated Martin, at the same site and River Lapwing 40 km downstream. Their nesting has not been reported from the state earlier and thus these are the first records from Chattisgarh.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ali S. &Ripley,D. (1987). Compact Handbook of the birds of India and Pakistan, Oxford University Press. Bharos A.M.K., Bhros Akhilesh (2015), Near threatened River Lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelli) sighted in Chattisgarh, Newsletter for Birdwatchers.Vol.55:P-70.
Literature cited 2: Bharos A.M.K.,Bharos, Ajeet and Bharos, Akhilesh, (2016a). Birdlife in Barnawapara sanctuary Dist. Balodabazar-Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh (Part1), Newsletter for Birdwatchers, Vol.56:29-34. Bharos A.M.K.,Bharos, Ajeet and Bharos, Akhilesh, (2016b). Birdlife in Barnawapara sanctuary Dist. Blodabazar-Bhatapara, Chattisgarh (Part 2), Newsletter for Birdwatchers, Vol.56:39-40.

ID: 64801
Title: The unique habitat of great Indian bustard (Gib) in Kachchh: protection and management
Author: R.L. Meena and R.S. Jadeja
Editor: Dr. Rashmi kant Shukla
Year: 2021
Publisher: The wildlife preservation society
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Cheetal, Journal of the wildlife preservation society Vol. 58 (1) Pg No. 16-23 (2021)
Subject: The unique habitat of great Indian bustard (Gib) in Kachchh: protection and management
Keywords: Kachchh Bustard Sanctuary (KBS), Great Indian Bustard (GIB), Lesser Florican, Bengal Florican protection and management
Abstract: The Kachchh Bustard Sanctuary (KBS) is the only habitat left in Gujarat that is sustaining all the three important bustards of the region especially the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) with a population of 40+ birds. The unique ecosystem of grasslands with shrubs, insects, raptors and reptiles forms the sufficient food and prey base for these endangered species. The only problem is the biotic interference by over grazing and efforts to increase the area for cash crops in zone of influence. The management has to take steps for enlarging the area under sanctuary and controlling the biotic interference through all the tools of wildlife management.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: FSI (2003) State of forest report, Forest Survey of India, Dehradun, India. GUIDE, (1999) An ecological study of Kachchh and its associated fauna with reference to its management and conservation. Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology, Bhuj.
Literature cited 2: Meena, R.L., Singh G. (2004), 'Integrated ecosystem approach for management of degraded arid and semi-arid areas of northwestern India,' Journal of Arid Land Studies, Vol.14, S, October 2004, Japan; 14 S, 211-214. Rahmani, R, (1996). Strategies for long-term conservation of the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) in India.

ID: 64800
Title: Kashmir Red deer or Hangul and its current conservation status
Author: Khursheed Ahmad, Rashid Y.Naqash, Parag Nigam
Editor: Dr. Rashmi kant Shukla
Year: 2021
Publisher: The wildlife preservation society
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: Cheetal, Journal of the wildlife preservation society Vol. 58 (1) Pg No. 5-15 (2021)
Subject: Kashmir Red deer or Hangul and its current conservation status
Keywords: HAangul ,Cervus hanglu hanglu,Tarim red deer, Dachigam, Kashmir, Heterozygosity
Abstract: The Kashmir deer or Hangul (Cervus hanglu hanglu), earlier considered a subspecies of European Red deer (Cervus elaphus) is a part of Tarim red deer (Cervus hanglu) and listed under the critically endangered threat category by IUCN. The Hangul deer being endemic to Kashmir had been distributed widely in Kashmir mountains along Greater Himalayas Zanskar Mountain range. The deer is now globally restricted to 141 km2 Dachigam national park and adjoining landscape with a current population of around 150-200 individuals only. The deer population growth has remained almost static for the last many decades. Our studies on current Hangul population trends have indicated that apart from poaching and habitat fragmentation and degradation owing to the large scale biotic references in its habitat skewed female biased sex ratio, low breeding and fawn survival and recruitment of fawns to adulthood, decrease in genetic heterozygosity over time and resultant susceptibility to inbreeding depression resulting from ow population size are some of the major ecological issues concerning the decline in the population and long term survival of the Hangul. We recommend several management interventions to arrest the decline Hangul population for its long-term conservation planning.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Ahmad K. (2006) .Aspects o fEcology of Hangu (Cervus elphus hanglu ) in Dachigam National Park, Kashmir, India.Ph.D.Thesis .Forest Research Institute (Deemed University) Dehradun, Uttaranchal, India.220pp. Ahmad,K., Sathyakumar S and Qureshi Qamar (2005): Feeding Preferences of Hangul (Cervus elephus hanglu) at Dachigam National Park. Department of Wildlife Protection J ^ K and Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun.
Literature cited 2: Ahmad,K and Jamal A.Khan (2007): Long term Conservation Plan for Hangul (Cervus elephus hanglu). Final project report, Ministry of Environment & Forests (Wildlife Division), Governmnt of India, New Delhi. Ahmad,K. SathyaKumar S. & Quereshi Q. 2009.Conservation status of the last surviving wild population of Hangul or Kashmir deer (Cervus elephus hanglu) in Kashmir, India. Journal of Bombay Natural History Society 106:245-255.

ID: 64799
Title: Natural Regeneration of Eucalyptus
Author: R. N. Parker
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (5) Pg No. 595-595 (2023)
Subject: Natural Regeneration of Eucalyptus
Keywords: Natural Regeneration, Eucalyptus
Abstract: In December 1921 Mr. Marriott, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Raniket, wrote to say that there was some natural reproduction of eucalyptus in his division. He reported as follows: - "There are small patches of thick see regeneration of eucalyptus in a forest in this division. The forest isa chir(Pinus longifolia) forest with four or five eucalyptus trees in it. It was all severely burnt in the forest fires; in fact, it is one of the most badly burnt bits of all and the eucalyptus seems to have come up in consequence."
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ID: 64798
Title: Edible and Dye Yielding Plants Used by Galo Tribe of Lepa Rada, Arunachal Pradesh
Author: Sulekha Doley , Satvinder Kaur, Nirmal, Neeraj Kumar Pandey
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (5) Pg No. 591-594 (2023)
Subject: Edible and Dye Yielding Plants Used by Galo Tribe of Lepa Rada, Arunachal Pradesh
Keywords: Edible, Dye Yielding Plants, Galo Tribe, Lepa Rada, Arunachal Pradesh
Abstract: India is rich biodiversity as well as in the forest cover and is one of the world's twelve mega diversities. Bout 4,90,000 plant species are found in India of which about 17, 5000 are angiosperms, more than 400 of which are domesticated (Latika and Babel,2017) and 500 dye yielding plants of which India has become major exporter due to ban on production of selected synthetic dyes (Gokhale et al., 2004).The Galo tribes , one of the most joyful an friendly of Arunachal Pradesh are distributed in the region bordered by the middle and lower reaches of the Siyom River in the north, the Himalayan foothills in the South, the Sinag River in the east and the Subansiri River in the west.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Gokhale S.B. Tatiya A.U., Bakiwal S.R. and Fursule R.A. (2004). Natural dye Yielding plants in India, Natural Product Radiance, 3(4) :228-234. Goswami P., Soki D., Jaishi A., Das M and Sharma H.N. (2009). Traditional health care practices among the Tagin tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, Indian Journal of traditional knowledge, 8(1) :127-130.
Literature cited 2: Kamum G., Kanwal K.S. an Yama L. (2018). Ethno-medicinal plants used by Galo community of West Sing District, Arunachal Pradesh, International Jo9rnal of Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 6(1) 438-444. Latika S. and Babel S. (2017).Eco friendly natural dyes, Asian Journal of Home Sciences, 12 (2) :631-635.

ID: 64797
Title: A Check List on Wild Nutraceutical Tuberous Plants of India
Author: Bhagyasree Agarwal, Shruti Rathore, Remya Krishnan, Anjali Jaiswal, Asim Panda, Laxminarayan Hegde, Sanjeet Kumar
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (5) Pg No. 587-590 (2023)
Subject: A Check List on Wild Nutraceutical Tuberous Plants of India
Keywords: Check List, Wild Nutraceutical Tuberous Plants, India
Abstract: India i a home for tribal communities that acount for 8.6% of h country's total population (Sujatha and Renuga, 2013). From the ancient times, human beings have depended on plant products for their medicinally important. According to WHO (World Health Organization), about 80% of the world's population depend on plants for their health care needs (Kumar et al.,2013).Both in developing and developed countries, traditionally therapeutic systems have been using wild plants which has further increased their demand.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Attri S.D. and Tyagi A. (2010). Climatic profile of India. Environment Monitoring and Research Centre. Indian Meteorological Department, Lodi Road. Bhuvaneswari R., Ramanathan R., Krishnapriya P., Madheshwaran A. and Dhandapani R. (2015). Survey of wild tuberous plant of Kolli hills in Nanakkalm district, Tamil Nadu, India. International Journal of Herbal Medicine, 3 (4) :41-48.
Literature cited 2: Dutta B. (2015). Food and medicinal values of certain species of Dioscorea with reference to Assam. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 3(4) :15-18. Eck D.L. (2012). India: A Sacred geography. Harmony books New York, 1st edition.

ID: 64796
Title: Additions to the Grass Flora (Family Poaceae) of Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh from Pangi Valley
Author: Ranjana K. Negi , Pooja Nautiyal
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (5) Pg No. 583-586 (2023)
Subject: Additions to the Grass Flora (Family Poaceae) of Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh from Pangi Valley
Keywords: Grass, Flora Family, Poaceae, Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh, Pangi Valley
Abstract: Pangi is one of the sub-division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh encircled by the Peer Panjal and Zanskar ranges. The valley remains land-locked for about six months due to heavy snow fall. Geographically the are lies between 32°12`41" to 32°47`59"N latitude and 76°13`56" to 76°47`56"E longitude and valley can be reached from Chamba via Sach Pass (4414 m) and from Manali via Rohtang Pass (3978 m) and Lahaul valley.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Aswal B.S. and Mehrotra B.N. (1994) .Flora of Lahaul-Spiti, Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehra Dun. Chandrashekhar K. and Srivastava S.K. (2009). Flora of Pin Valley National Park, Himachal Pradesh, Botanica Survey of India, Kolkata.
Literature cited 2: Chowdhery H.J. and Wadhwa B.M. (1984).Flora of Himachal Pradesh,Vol.3.Botanica Survey of India, Calcutta. Collett H. (1921). Flora Simlensis. Thacker Spink and Co., Calcutta.

ID: 64795
Title: Endospermum chinense Benth. : Extended Distributional Record for Arunachal Pradesh, India
Author: Acharya Balkrishna , Bhasker Joshi, Anupam Srivastava , Rama Shankar , Aqib , Aashish Kumar , Rajesh Kumar Mishra , Amit Kumar , Sangam Sharma
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (5) Pg No. 581-582 (2023)
Subject: Endospermum chinense Benth. : Extended Distributional Record for Arunachal Pradesh, India
Keywords: Endospermum chinense,Arunachal Pradesh, India
Abstract: The genus Endospermum Benth. is represented by ca.11 species in the world, which are largely distributed in its native range of Tropical and Subtropical Asia to south-west Pacific regions. (Mabberley, 2008; Plants of The World Online, 2020). It has 3 species in Nidia as E.chinese Benth, E. diadenum (Miq). Airy Shaw and E.pellatum Merr (Balakrishnan and Chakrabarty, 2007).Endospermum chinense Benth. was reported from West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam and Meghalaya (Balakrishanan and Chakrabarty, 2007). During floristic explorations in the State of Arunachal Pradesh, authors have collected the specimens from the forest of Seijosa Circle in Pakk-kessang district at an elevation of 400 m in 2008-2019.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Balakrishnana N.P. and Chakrabarty T. (2007) .The family Euphorbiaceae in India: a synopsis of its profile, taxonomy and bibliography. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehradun. Mabberley D.J. (2008). The Plant book. A portable Dictionary of Plants, their classification and Uses.
Literature cited 2: Plants of the world Online (2020).Endospermum Benth.Retrieved from http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:isid:ipni.org:names:331589-2.

ID: 64794
Title: Cymbidium lancifolium Hook. (Orchidaceae): New Discovery from the Western Himalaya
Author: Manoj Singh, S. K. Singh, Jyoti Prakash Joshi, Harish Negi, Rajendra Prasad Joshi
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (5) Pg No. 578-580 (2023)
Subject: Cymbidium lancifolium Hook. (Orchidaceae): New Discovery from the Western Himalaya
Keywords: Cymbidium lancifolium, Orchidaceae, Western Himalaya
Abstract: Majority of orchids (Family Orchidaceae) in cultivation are epiphytes, in tropical and subtropical regions, but there are many terrestrial orchids also well known for their horticultural potential and are in cultivation. A terrestrial genus Cymbidium Sw. is among the most common ones in cultivation and their hybrids are sold as cut flowers and potted plants on a commercial scale.
Location: T E 15 New Biology building
Literature cited 1: Deva S. and Naithani H.B. (1986). The Orchid Flora of North-West Himalaya. Print and Media Associates, New Delhi. Duthie J.F. (1906). The Orchids of the North-Western Himalaya. Ann.Royal Bot.Gard.Calcutta, 9(2) :81-211.
Literature cited 2: Jalal J.S. and Jayanthi J. (2015) .An annotated checklist of the orchids of western Himalaya, India, Lankesteriana, 15 (1) :7-50. Jalal J.S., Kumar P., Rawat G.S. and Pangtey Y.P.S. (2008) .Orchidaceae, Uttarakhand, Western Himalaya, India, Checklist, 4(3) :304-320.

ID: 64793
Title: Sustainable Artisanal Livelihoods and Ecology of Wood Resource Use: The Case of Traditional Toy-Making in Channapatna, South India
Author: Dhanya Bhaskar, Samudyatha Ramananda
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (5) Pg No. 569-577 (2023)
Subject: Sustainable Artisanal Livelihoods and Ecology of Wood Resource Use: The Case of Traditional Toy-Making in Channapatna, South India
Keywords: Ivory Tree, Handicraft industry, Agroforestry, Wood scarcity, Resource sustainability
Abstract: Rural artisanal livelihoods are inextricably linked to local resources and for wood carvers, easy availability of wood resources is a crucial determinant of livelihood security. Our study is focused on the sustainability of the key raw material, Wrightia tinctoria L. (ivory tree), for the famous wooden toy-making industry in Channapatna, Karnataka, South India. Our research investigated the trends in use of ivory wood and the status of Wrightia trees in farmlands. Group interactions and semi-structured interviews were conducted in seven artisanal clusters in Channapatna to elucidate livelihood implications of toy-making industry and trends in wood resource use and supply. Further, tree-growing farmers and wood traders were interviewed to trace the wood supply chain. The research highlights the critical role of ivory wood in supporting livelihoods of marginalised sections of artisans and reveals the immense pressure on local ivory wood resources. The study puts forth recommendations to ensure sustained availability of the resource.
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Literature cited 1: Aggarwal P.K., Rao R.V. and Joshi S.C. (2013). Wooden toys in India. Unasylva, 64 (1), 240. ASSOCHAM (2016). Differential duty structure a big challenge for toy industry. [accessed 5th May 2020]. https://www.assocham.org/newsdetail.php?id=5863
Literature cited 2: Ataa-Asentewaa M. (2013). Local knowledge of Farmers on Farm Tree Management, East Shewa Zone, Ethiopia [dissertation].Bangot University. Belcher B. and Schreckeneberg K (2007). Wood craft Markets in Zimbabwe. International Tree Crops. Journal, 10 (4): 367-384.

ID: 64792
Title: Ten New Additions to the Flora of Chhattisgarh, India
Author: Rajendra Prasad Mishra, M. L. Naik, Arjun Prasad Tiwari, Arun Kumar Pandey
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (5) Pg No. 562-568 (2023)
Subject: Ten New Additions to the Flora of Chhattisgarh, India
Keywords: Flowering Plants, New Reports, Central India.
Abstract: The present paper deals with ten angiosperms namely Alocasia decipiens, Breynia retusa, Cosmostigma racemosum, Dinebra polystachyos, Dracaena terniflora, Gamphostemma parviflorum, Gymnema inodorum, Huberantha cerasoides, Lepisanthes tetraphylla and Solanum erianthium as new Distributional record for Chhattisgarh state. The nomenclature with taxonomic citation, description, phenology, distribution, locality of occurrence and field number of each taxon are provided. In addition to this colour photographs of each species are also provided.
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Literature cited 1: Anon. (2021). Indian State of Forest Report. Forest Survey of India, Ministry of Environment , Foret and Climate Change, New Delhi. Jha A.K. and Khanna K.K.(2005) .Plant wealth (Angiosperms) of Kanger Valley National Park, Bastar (Chattisgarh). Phytotaxonomy, 5: 12-31.
Literature cited 2: Khanna K.K., Jha A.K., Kumar A. and Murti S.K. (2004). Endemic and rare plants of Chattisgarh. Bull. Bot. Surv, India, 46(1-4): 77-138. Khanna K.K., Jha A.K. (2005) Floristic Diversity of Chattisgarh (Angiosperms). Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Dehra Dun. P.660

ID: 64791
Title: First Report of the Bicolored Ant Tetraponera rufonigra Jerdon on Aquilaria malaccensis Tree
Author: Arup Khakhlari , Supriyo Sen
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (5) Pg No. 557-561 (2023)
Subject: First Report of the Bicolored Ant Tetraponera rufonigra Jerdon on Aquilaria malaccensis Tree
Keywords: CITES, Cytochrome c oxidase, Polymerase Chain Reaction, IUCN.
Abstract: The formation of the tunnels due to feeding by the insect Zeuzera conferta Walker in Aquilaria malaccensis Lam, a critically endangered tree, facilitates harbouring space for some insects that are yet to be studied in the context of the host environment. This is the first report of the association of the bicolored ant, Tetraponera rufonigra Jerdon with the Aquilaria malaccensis tree, which is commonly known as agarwood. The ant is an issue for agarwood tree producers in Assam, India, especially during the extraction process of the resinous agarwood due to stinging attacks. The ant was identified using mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COXI) gene sequencing. In the tunnels, the agarwood tree provides nesting space for the ants, and the ants may respond by guarding the tree from herbivores. If this particular relationship of the ant T. rufonigra is confirmed by future research, it could lead to new insights into the formation of agarwood resins as a result of insect activity.
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Literature cited 1: Baksha M.W. and Islam M.R. (1999). Biology and ecology of Zeuzera conferta Walker (Cossidae: Lepidoptera) infesting Sonneratia apetala plantations in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Foret Science, 28(2) :75-81. Borthakur N.D., Borah R.K., Dutta B.K. and Jayaraj R.S.C. (2021) .Neurozerra conferta Walker. (Beehole Borer) on Aquilaria malaccensis Lamk. In Assam. Indian Forester, 147 (3): 276-280.
Literature cited 2: CITES Appendices I, II and III. Downloaded on 20 July 2021.CITES Appendices I, II, and III valid from 14.02.2021. Davidson D.W., Cook S.C. Snelling R.R. and Chua T.H. (2003). Explaining the abundance of ants in lowland tropical rainforest canopies. Science, 300(5621): 969-972.

ID: 64790
Title: Quantitative Analysis of Socio-Economic Status of Artisans of Wood Carving Industry of Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh)
Author: Poonam Dubey, S. P. Singh , Vertika Singh , Pradeep Mishra, Soumik Ray, A. J. Williams
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (5) Pg No. 552-556 (2023)
Subject: Quantitative Analysis of Socio-Economic Status of Artisans of Wood Carving Industry of Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh)
Keywords: Wood Carving, Handicraft, Artisans, Wood Carving Industry.
Abstract: The present study is focused on the socio-economic status of the artisans engaged in the wood carving handicraft industry of Saharanpur (U.P.) India. The study revealed that 99.42% of artisans are engaged with the wood carving industry. Out of these, 97.10% of artisans were doing hand carving work mainly on shisham. Illiteracy is the main issue behind the poor economic status of artisans. Overall, 66.95% of artisans were having very poor socio-economic status 56.23% of artisans were having annual income between 1-1.5 lakh. Due to low wages, only 50.75% of artisans wanted to pass their traditional knowledge of wood carving to their next generation. This study revealed the dark side of this world-famous wood carving industry of Saharanpur (U.P.) India.
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Literature cited 1: Daneil W.W.(1999) .Biostatistics:A foundation for analysis in the health sciences.7th Edition, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., Hoboken. Dubey P. Singh S.P. Singh V., Dhiman S., Saini A., Devi M., and Mishra P. (2020). In Depth Quantification Analysis of Saharanpur Wood Handicraft Industry on the Specific Issues of Availability and Supply of Raw Material. Current Journal of Appied Science and Technology, 39 (48): 136-144.
Literature cited 2: Marhaeni A.A.I.N. Yuliami N.N. and Setliawina N.D. (2019) .Empowering small industry of wood carving handicraft in Bangli district. Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 13(1): 121-136. Risna R., Muhammad F. and Nandang M. (2017).Social Capital of Wood Carving Artisans Facing Global Economic Competition:(Case study of craftsmanon Cipacing Village Sumedang Regency, West Java). International Journal of Science and Research, 6(10): 1728-1733.

ID: 64789
Title: Impact of Alternate Fuels on Domestic Fuelwood Consumption in Foot Hills of Western Himalayas
Author: Bisma Jan, Tahir Mushtaq, S. A. Gangoo, P. A. Sofi, Peerzada Ishtiyak , A. R. Malik
Editor: Richa Misra
Year: 2023
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 149 (5) Pg No. 543-551 (2023)
Subject: Impact of Alternate Fuels on Domestic Fuelwood Consumption in Foot Hills of Western Himalayas
Keywords: Fuelwood, Alternate Fuels, Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir and Himalayas.
Abstract: The present investigation “Impact of Alternate fuels on Fuelwood Consumption in foothills of western Himalayas” was carried out, during the year 2019-2021 to investigate the impact of alternative domestic fuels on fuelwood consumption among the local people in Ganderbal district of Kashmir Himalayas. The sample of study area was drawn by multi-stage random sampling technique. The data were collected through personal interviews of respondents using well-structured pre-tested interview schedule and non-participant observations. The study revealed that liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), kerosene and electricity was the alternative fuels used by local people. With increase in consumption of alternate fuels, fuelwood consumption was found to decrease. Among the alternate fuel determinants LPG and electricity consumption had shown a negatively significant relationship with fuelwood consumption and other attributes such as kerosene consumption had shown non-significant relationship with fuelwood consumption. Regression analysis of alternate fuels impacting the domestic fuelwood consumption was carried out in the sample villages. The analysis of 't' values of regression co-efficient indicated that out of the three alternate fuel variables, LPG and electricity consumption, had significant contribution in influencing the fuelwood consumption.
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