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ID: 64628
Title: Studies on microhabitat diversity of Sadetin rodaga basaltic rock of outcrop , Nasik district (Maharashtra), India
Author: Swapnil D. Wagh and Manoj T. Patil
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (8) Pg No. 839-844 (2022)
Subject: Studies on microhabitat diversity of Sadetin rodaga basaltic rock of outcrop , Nasik district (Maharashtra), India
Keywords: Swapnil D. Wagh and Manoj T.Patil
Abstract: The present investigation was carried out to study distribution of flowering plants in various microhabitats present on Sadetin Rodaga rock outcrop/plateau from Northern Western Ghats. This plateau was basaltic and most of area is covered with black rock with thin as well as thick layer of black soil. Floristic survey revealed the presence of 241 species belonging to 69 families. All species distributed in ten specific microhabitats (Open rock surfaces, Isolated rocks, rock crevices, soil covered places, Ephemeral flush vegetation, Edges of plateau, Soil rich area, Soil-filled depressions, Exposed rock surfaces, Boulders etc).Phenology pattern of flowering plants also recorded. Voucher specimens were collected, and herbariums were prepared.
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Literature cited 1: Auti S.G. Kambale S.S. Gosavi K.V.C. and Chandore A.A. (2020). Floristic diversity of Anjaneri Hills, Maharashtra, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 12 (10): 16295-16313. Cooke T. (1958). The flora of precedency of Bombay. London Vol. I & II 9Repr.Edition), B.S.I. Calcutta
Literature cited 2: Jain S.K. and Rao R.R. (1977) .A handbook of Field an Herbarium Methods. Today and Tomorrow Printers and Publishers, New Delhi, 157 pp. Joshi V.C. an Janarthanam M.K. (2004) .The diversity of life form type, habitat preference and phenology of the endemics in the Goa region of the Western Ghats, India. Journal of Biogeography (J.Biogeogr) 31: 1227-1237.

ID: 64627
Title: Reserve forests of Kalakad mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Agasthiyamalai Biosphere in Tamil Nadu, India: Threats followed by positive charges
Author: Karunanithi Gopalakrishnan
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (8) Pg No. 830-838 (2022)
Subject: Reserve forests of Kalakad mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Agasthiyamalai Biosphere in Tamil Nadu, India: Threats followed by positive charges
Keywords: Eco developmetn , Village forest communities, Self-help group ,Deforestation, Biodiversity conservation
Abstract: The survey attempts to study the state of affairs of the Reserve Forrets of the Kalakad Mundanthrurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR) , part of Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) situated in the states of Tamil Nadu and Keral in India, after the introduction of the Eco Developemnt Project (EDP) in 1995.It also attempts to study the impact of the on-going EDP on people living in villages situated in the border areas of the KMTR Reserve Forests in terms of positive changes happening in their livelihood options and in women's socio-economic status.
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Literature cited 1: Agasthiyamala Biosphere Reserve, India.https: en.unesco.org/biospehere /aspac/agasthyamala; last accessed 0ct.31, 2020. Agasthiyarmalai Biosphere Reserve; Last accessed Oct.30, 2020.
Literature cited 2: Chitrapu V.R. (1998). Kanyakumari District and its Natural Heritage, Zoos' Print, 13 (2): 3-4. Dutt S. (2001). Beyond 2000: A management vision for Kalakad Mundanthrurai Tiger Reserve, Current Science, 80 (3): 442-447.

ID: 64626
Title: Analysis of vegetation structure in moist temperate foret of quercus leucotrichophora A. Camus in Garhwal Himalaya
Author: Rajat Singh, Tara chand and Manendra Singh
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (8) Pg No. 823-829 (2022)
Subject: Analysis of vegetation structure in moist temperate foret of quercus leucotrichophora A. Camus in Garhwal Himalaya
Keywords: Banj Oak, Phytosociology, Diversity, Dispersion
Abstract: The present study aims to analyze the vegetation structure and species diversity in moist temperate banj oak (Quesrcus leucotrichophora A. Camus) forest of Anand chowk, Mussoorie forest division. The vegetation was analyzed via random sampling to obtain the most representative composition of the vegetation at 1400 amsl to 2000 amsl. Species compositions of surveyed forest area consists of 43 herbaceous species, 14 as a shrub and 4 as tree species .In surveyed forest, Quercus leucotrichophora found as a dominant tree species whereas Rhododendron arboreum, Myrica esculenta and Lyonia ovalifolia as a codominant tree species in community. Shannon-Wiener Index ranges between 0.20 to 0.34 for trees and 0.05 to 0.31 for shrubs. Simpson's diversity index varies from 0.01 to 0.33 for trees. The present study is beneficial for forester, policy maker and stakeholder to understand altitude behavior on species composition. Thus, study suggests providing information on current status, conservation and management of forest.
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Literature cited 1: Allen S.E., Grimshaw H.M., Parkinson J.A. and Quarmby c. (1974) Chemical Analysis of Eco-logical Materials. Blackwell Scietific Publications, Oxford, UK Anderson J.M. an Ingram J.S.I. (1993) .Tropica Soil Biology and Fertility - Handbook of Methods, 2nd edn.CAB International, Wallingford, UK
Literature cited 2: Armenteras D., Rodriguez N. and Retana J. (2009). Are conservation strategies effective in avoiding the deforestation of the Colombian Guyana Shield. Biodiversity Conservation, 42: 1411-1419. Bargali K., Joshi B. Bargali S. S and Singh S.P. (2014): Diversity with Oaks. International Oaks,25: 57-70.

ID: 64625
Title: Biodiversity of medicinal plants in Unakoti district, Tripura
Author: N.Shiddamallayya, Binod Bihari Dora, Gyati Anku, T.Borah, Chinmay Rath,A.K.Tripathi,A.K.Mngal,N.Srikanth and K.S. Dhiman
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (8) Pg No. 815-822 (2022)
Subject: Biodiversity of medicinal plants in Unakoti district, Tripura
Keywords: Ayurveda, Medicinal plant, Tribe, Unakoti, Tripura
Abstract: Unakoti District is located in the northern part of the Tripura state and literal meaning is one less a koti (Crore) in Bengali hosts an ancient Shaivite place of workshop with huge rock reliefs celebrating Shiva. The study area is with unique floral biodiversity and well protected by local population and forest department. Seasonal Medico Ethno Botanical survey conducted in forest of Kailashahar and Kumarghat of Unakoti district of Tripura to enlist medicinal plants. Collected specimens were digitally photographed, accessioned and incorporated in the herbarium. A total of 140 plants specimens belong to 117 genera belong to 54 families have been collected and separated 77 Ayurvedic medicinal plants from the enlisted plants. The study is a natural repository of Ayurvedic medicinal plants and their use in day today life by but tribes and non tribes who were dwelling in the forest. This area can be developed as traditional treatment tourist point to benefit the local people and state.
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Literature cited 1: Anupam G. and Daina C. (2015). Traditional usage of Ethno medicinal plants among the Chakma community of Tripura, India. Global Journal of Pharmacology, 9(4): 377-384. Anupam G. Shukla C. and Kakali N. (2018b). Traditional knowledge and biodiversity o Ethno medicinal plants used by the ethnic people of Tripura, Northeast India: Proceedings: 2nd International online Conference of Biological Sciences, 22 July 2018. (Dr.). Poulami Majumdar, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, India.
Literature cited 2: Anupam G., Sukla C., Kakali N. and Debashish S. (2018a). Underutilized plants of Tripura used as spices and Ethnomedicinal purpose by Manipuri Community. Intenational Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology, 459-467. Banani D., Anupam D.T. and Choudhary M.D. (2014).A few traditional medicinap plants used as antifertility agents by ethnic people of Tripura, India. International journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 6 (3): 47-53.

ID: 64624
Title: Ethnomedicinal studies on wild medicinal plants of Yusmarg valley o district Budgam (estern Himalaya) in Jammu and Kashmir
Author: Tawseef Ahmad MIR, Rakesh Kumar Khare and Muatasim Jan
Editor: R.P. Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (8) Pg No.808-814 (2022)
Subject: Ethnomedicinal studies on wild medicinal plants of Yusmarg valley o district Budgam (estern Himalaya) in Jammu and Kashmir
Keywords: Medicinal Plants,Traditional knowledge,Tribal people, Yushmarg, Budgam
Abstract: Yushmarg valley is well known for its temperate vegetation of western Himalaya and located in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. Medicinal plants are being used frequently by local tribal communities of the area for the treatment of various ailments. This is the first study which has examined the medicinal plant use in Yushmarg valley by local communities. During the study a total of 50 medicinal plants belonging to 47 genera and 22 families were recorded to be used for obtaining primary health care by the local tribal communities. Asteraceae was fund to be the dominant family with species contribution of nine species. Most of the species were harvested for leaves (16 species) .Herbs (45-species) were the major life form used for medicinal plants used by indigenous communities of J& K have been discussed and it is recommended that this indigenous knowledge, which was confined to old age folks only, should be conserved so as to make it available for future generations. In addition, medicinal flora of the area is under great threat due to tourist activities so the conservation is needed on priority basis.
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Literature cited 1: Anzar A.A., Rashid I., Reshi Z., Dar G.H. and Wafai B.A. (2007). The Alein Flora of Kashmir Himalaya. Biological invasions, 9: 262-292. Ballabh B. and Chaurasia O.P. (2009). Medicinal plants of cold desert Ladakh used in the treatment of stomach disorders. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge,8: 185-190.
Literature cited 2: Cox P.A.an Balick M.J. (1994). The ethnobotanical approach to drug discovery. Scientific American, 270 (6): 82-87. Hooker J.D. (1879). The Flora of British India. Vol. 2. L. Reeve and Co. Ashford, Kent, England.78-99 p.

ID: 64623
Title: Incident precipitation throughfll and stemflow chemistry in Pinus wallichiana A.B.Jack.stand in Dal Lake catchment, Srinagar, J&K, India
Author: M.A. Wani, R.K. Manhas and Yash Paul Singh
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (8) Pg No. 802-807 (2022)
Subject: Incident precipitation throughfll and stemflow chemistry in Pinus wallichiana A.B.Jack.stand in Dal Lake catchment, Srinagar, J&K, India
Keywords: Incident rainfall, Stemflow, Thoughfall, Srinagar, Kashmir Himalayas
Abstract: The paper presents the results of chemical analysis of stem flow, throughfall and incident precipitation under Pinus wallichiana stand located in Dal Lake catchment in Kashmir Himalayas. The maximum values of Na (10.6mg l-1) , Cl (7.0 mg 1-1) and K (2.3 mg 1-1) were found in throughfall followed by stemflow (Na=7.2 mg1-1) and Cl (4.6 mg1-1),K=1.4 mg 1-1) and incident rainfall (Na=4.8 mg l-1) Cl=3.0mg 1-1, K=1.0 mg1-1).In case of phosphorous however , the maximum values (1.5 mg1-1) were found in incident rainfall and minimum (0.8 mg 1-1) in throughfall. The values of all four nutrients varied significantly (P<0.05) during the course of the study. General trend of increase in nutrients in stemflow, throughfall and incidental fall was in order of Na >Cl>K>P. All four nutrients of the stemflow were significantly (P,0.05) and positively correlated with the diameter at breast height (DBH), and inversely correlated with tree height, however this relationship was not significant. In case of significantly (P<0.01) correlated with the crown area.
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Literature cited 1: Ahmad Shah A. and Rieley J.O. (1989). Influence of tree canopies on the quantity of water and amount of chemical elements reaching the peat surface of a basin mire in the Midlands of England. Journal of Ecology, 77:357-370. Albert G. (1965). Rainfall interception in tropical forest. Caribbean forest, 24 (2): 75-79.
Literature cited 2: Alock M.R. (1983).Nutrient content of throughfall and stemflow in woodland recently established on heat land. Journal of Ecology, 73: 625-632. Alvarez-Sanchez J., Barajas-Guzman G., Campo J. and Leon R. (2016).Inorganic nitrogen and phosphorus in stemflow of the palm Astrocaryum mexicanum Liebm located in Los Tuxtlas, Mexico. Tropical Ecology, 57 (1): 45-55.

ID: 64622
Title: Ientification and vlidation of microsatellite markers in Rhododendron campnulatum D.Don through cross transferability
Author: Deepak Kumar, Rajendra Kumar Meena,Maneesh Singh Bhandari and Harish Sigh Ginwal
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (8) Pg No. 791-801 (2022)
Subject: Ientification and vlidation of microsatellite markers in Rhododendron campnulatum D.Don through cross transferability
Keywords: Conservation, Population genetic analysis, Microsatellite markers, SSRs, Cross transferability, Genetic diversity
Abstract: The genetic diversity maintained by Forest Genetic Resources (FGRs) bestow them the capability for survival, adaptation and evolution in response to the changing climatic conditions. Population genetic studies based on DNA based marker may aid in understanding the actual level of diversity and its distribution within and among the populations, gene flow, allele fixation, structure etc. that could be wisely used their conservation and management. Rhododendron campanulatum is medicinally, horticulturally and ecologically important trees species growing at tree line throughout the Himalayas. IN the present study, efforts were carried out to identify simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers in developed in R.arboreum (Choudhary et al), 2014) were tested for cross transferability and polymorphism in R.campanulatum.of these, 12 primer pairs were positively amplified but only 5 (SSR-7, SSR-8, SSR-11, SSR-25 and SSR-9) showed only polymorphism across the populations. Mean polymorphic Information Content (PIC), expected heterozygosity (H6) and observed heterozygosity (H6) of these makers were recorded as 0.609, 0.360 and 0.343 respectively. Other measures such as genetic differentiation (Fst) and gene flow (Nm) were recorded as 0.467 and 0.486, respectively. Population of Valley of Flowers had the highest percentage of polymorphic loci (100%).Analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) revealed about 25% among the populations and 75% within population. The markers identified in the study could be highly useful for detailed population genetic analysis of this species.
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Literature cited 1: Abdurakhmonov I.Y. (2016). Introduction to microsatellites: Basics, Trends and highlights. In: Abdurakhmonov IY (ed) Microsatellite Markers, Intech Open. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/66446. Annual Report 2018-19. Botanical Survey of India (BSI) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India, Kolkata, 72.
Literature cited 2: BSIENVIS (2018). Floral Statistics of India. http://bsienvis.nic.in/Database/Floral_Sttistics_of_India_2018_26352.aspx.Accessed 27 February, 2020. CCDB (2020). Chromosome Count Database. http://ccdb.tau.ac.ii/search/Rhododendron%20campanulatum /Accessed27 February, 2020.

ID: 64621
Title: Growth assessment of young plantation of Santalum album with Dalbergia latifolia a Host
Author: A.N. Arunkumar, Geeta Joshi, and Rekha R.Warrier
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (8) Pg No. 785-790 (2022)
Subject: Growth assessment of young plantation of Santalum album with Dalbergia latifolia a Host
Keywords: Indian sandalwood, Indian Rosewood, Growth, plantation, Heartwood
Abstract: Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) is a highly valued partial root parasite tree and the prized heartwood is considered as 'wood of choice' in carving and oil obtained from stream distillation of heartwood is regarded as 'aroma of choice' in perfume industry. Due to large scale reduction in natural population, it is categorized as 'thretened' by International Union for Conservation of Nature. Earlier it was recognised as Royal tree in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, because of which even basic information about growth was lacking. With the relaxed government policies and the increased demand for heartwood and soil, farmers and entrepreneurs are motivated to cultivate Sandalwood. Presently, numerous plantations are being raised and documenting growth data from these plantations is very important. During a survey of Sandalwood plantations in Karnataka, an eight-year-old unique sandalwood plantation was identified which had Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) as host and growth data was collected. The Sandalwood trees girth at breast height (GBH) varied from 13.9 to 31.2 cm with an average GBH of 19.24 cm and average tree height was 6.02 m varying from 5.0 to 9.5 m. Rosewood had mean tree height and GBH of 8.72 m and 29.18 cm, respectively. Core samples collected from Sandalwood trees above 30 cm girth did not show any indications of heartwood formation. This study would augment necessary information required for developing package and practices on Sandalwood cultivation.
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Literature cited 1: Anon (1983). Troup's the Silviculture of Indian trees. Vol. IV. Controller o Publications, Delhi. Arunkumar A.N., Dhyani A. and Joshi G. (2019). Santalum album. The IUCN Red List of Thretened Species 2019: T31852A2807668.http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RTLS.T3185212807668.en.Downloaded on 30 May 2020.
Literature cited 2: Barbour L. Plummer J. and Norris L. (2012). Flood-irrigated tropical timber trials in the North of Western Australia.RIRDC Publication No12/044, Government of Australia. Barbour L. Plummer J. and Norris L. (2012). Flood -irrigated tropical timber trials in the North of Western Australia.RIRDC Publication N012/044, Government of Australia.

ID: 64620
Title: Changes in vegetation health of tropical rainforest of Assam due to climate change and anthropgenic intervention
Author: K.S.P.V. Pavan Kumar, T.Vijaya Lakshami and Dipima Sarma
Editor: R.P. Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (8) Pg No. 776-784 (2022)
Subject: Changes in vegetation health of tropical rainforest of Assam due to climate change and anthropgenic intervention
Keywords: Climate change, LULC, NDVI, Tropical rainforest, RS-GIS
Abstract: Jeypore reserved forest, the remnant patch of the tropical rainforest of Assam, harbours rich diversity of flora and fauna and is facing disturbance due to anthropogenic interventions such as stone and sand collection, coal-mining as well as encroachment for tea plantations in the peripheral areas of the forest. Using geospatial technology, an attempt was made in this study to analyse the changes in vegetation health of the tropical rainforest of Assam due to climate change and anthropogenic intervention over the period 1986-2020.A high positive correlation was observed between the vegetation health and average annual maximum temperature and average winter rainfall were found to be highly negatively correlated with vegetation health of the area. Although there was no significant impact of climate change on the vegetation health of the tropical rainforest of Assam during the study period; climatic parameters of the region in the long run, which in turn may affect the vegetation health of this pristine forest.
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Literature cited 1: Dale 1997). The relationship between land-use change and climate change. Ecological Applications, 7(3), pp 753-769.https://doi.org/10.1890/1051-0761 (1997)007 [0753: TRBLUC] 2.0.CO;2 Devi R.M.,Patasaraiya M.K., Sinha B., Saran S., Dimri A, P. and Jaiswal R. (2018). Understanding the linkages between climate change and forest. Current Science, 114 (5), pp.987-996. https://doi.org/10.18520/cs/v114/05/987-996
Literature cited 2: Forkuo E.K. and Frimpong A. (2012). Analysis of forest Cover Change Detection. International Journal of Remote Sensing Applications, 2(4), pp.82-92. Gogoi P.P., Vinoj V., Swain D., Roberts G., Danish J and Tripathy S. (2019). Land use and land cover change effect on surface temperature over Eastern India. Scientific Reports, 9(1), pp,1-10. https://doi.org/10.038/s41598-019-45213-z

ID: 64619
Title: Can we look bee colonies as biological indicators of forest ecosystems?A comparative study of the occurrence of bee colonies in some protected area of Rajasthan, India .
Author: Gobind Sagar Bhardwaj,Hemant Singh, Mohit Gupta, Svita Dhaiya, Sunil Singh, Sudarshan Sharma, Anand Kumar and Janeswar
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (8) Pg No. 766-775 (2022)
Subject: Can we look bee colonies as biological indicators of forest ecosystems?A comparative study of the occurrence of bee colonies in some protected area of Rajasthan, India .
Keywords: Honeybee, Biological indicators, protected areas, Large trees
Abstract: Suvey of colonies Apis dorsata was conducted in five reserves, including Keoladeo national (KNP),Jhalana leopard reserve (JLR), Sariska tiger reserve (STR),Sitamata wildlife sanctuary (SWS), Bassi wildlife sanctuary (BWS), located in semi-arid landscape of Rajasthan. Bee colonies were observed mostly on medium to large sized trees in the study areas demonstrating the role of size o trees irrespective of species type. The observation of high density of bee colonies in KNP (d =7.1 colonies/km2) can be attributed to low intensity of anthropogenic pressures that is evident from low PIPUA (p1=1.68).In contrast observation of low density of bee colonies in STR and SWS (d=0.2, 0.1, colonies/km2) can be attributed to high anthropogenic interference which is evident from the observation of high PIPUA (p1=8.04, 8.08 respectively).Thus, the bee colonies can be considered as biological indicator of forest ecosystem.
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Literature cited 1: Aizen M.A. an Feinsinger P. (1994). Habitat fragmentation, native insect pollinators and feral honeybees in argentina "Chaco Serranto."Ecological Applications, 4: 378-392. Anon. (2005). Harvest of Wild Honey.Int.Workshop Ecol.Mont. Prot, Autrovile, T.N., India.PP.93-94.
Literature cited 2: Anon (2007). Apiculture in India. Current Science, 92 (10): 1336. Basavarajappa S. (1998).Status of natural colonies of Apis dorsata in Maidan region of Karnataka. Indian bee Journal, 60(3):143 (146).

ID: 64618
Title: Implementation of forest rights Act, 2006 in India : A review
Author: Rajesh S. Kallaje
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (8) Pg No. 759-765 (2022)
Subject: Implementation of forest rights Act, 2006 in India : A review
Keywords: Forest right act, research, encroachment, implementation
Abstract: The enactment of Forest Rights Act in 2006 by the Government of India elicited jubilation from the human rights activists who believed that times has come to rectify the historical injustice meted out to the tribes and other forest dwellers while there was a sense of foreboding among the conservationists who thought that this Act might result in more encroachments in forest areas and could prove detrimental to the protection of India's depleting wild flora and fauna. Over the course of past 15 years, lakhs of individuals have obtained the right to cultivate and reside in forest lands and over eighty lakh acres of forests have come under community ownership. There also have been several instance of encroachment of forest lands by some people taking undue advantage of the provisions of the act. Efforts are on to recognize other rights under the act apart from individual and community rights, which have been largely neglected. This article explores the various studies on the FRA conducted by different academicians, researchers and reporters from across the country since the Act was promulgated and tries to collate their opinions on the implenetation of the act. Some studies on the implementation of similar initiatives in other countries have also been quoted here.
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Literature cited 1: Amazonaid.org (2020). Indigenous People Bandi Madhusudan (2013) .The Forest Rights Act and Beyond Field Experiences from Chhattisgarh and Gujarat, Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad. Bhardwaj Meera (2019). The Forest Rights act Mess, thegreenminute.in, July
Literature cited 2: Blackam Alen, Leonardo Corraic, Eirivelthon Santos Limad Gregory P. Asnere (2017). Titling indigenous communities protects foret in the Peruvian Amazon, http: pnas.org/lookup/suppl/doi:1073/pnas.1603290114/. Bose Indranii (2010). How did the Indian Forest Rights Act 2006, emerge?Ippg (Institutions for ProPoor Growth) Discussion Papers, Series 39, May.

ID: 64617
Title: Spatial distribution and floristic composition of overstorey vegetaion in Zanthoxylum armatum DC. inhabited sites of Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir, India
Author: Renu Sharma, Namrata shrma,R.K.Manhas and Rupali Nanda
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (7) Pg No. 746-753 (2022)
Subject: Spatial distribution and floristic composition of overstorey vegetaion in Zanthoxylum armatum DC. inhabited sites of Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir, India
Keywords: Aggregate distribution, Canonical correspondence analysis , Diversity,Dominance-Diversity curves, Zanthoxylum armatum DC
Abstract: The spatial distribution and floristic composition of an area is the outcome of various environment al factors and needed to be studied for assessing the macro-ecological biodiversity patterns and framing a strategy for biological conservation. The present study was conducted in three Zanthoxylum armatum DC. inhabited sites located in Kathua (Bhaddu and Sukrala) and Udhampur (Dhandal) district of Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J& K) with the aim of studying the distribution, ecological status, composition, and diversity of overstorey vegetation, especially Zanthoxylum aramtum, and to define the soil attribute/s responsible for these characteristics of vegetation. The results of the study show that aggregate distribution (68.4- 84.2%) was more common than random distribution pattern (15.8 -31.6%).Ecological status of more than 50 % of the species, including Zanthoxylum armatum , was rare in all the three sites. Quercus oblongata, Pinus roxburghii and Pyrus pashia recorded the highest values for importance value index (IVI) in Bhaddu, Sukrala and Dhandal, respectively. As per Dominance-Diversity Curves, the most dominant specie were following the geometric curve and hence were utilizing the bulk of resources in the respective site whereas other species were log normally distributed. Dhandal was the most diverse site having the highest values for species richness (19) and Shannon-Wiener's index (2.59).The Canonical Correspondence Analysis depicted that Zanthoxylum armatum along with Cu at Axis I and available K at axis II were the driving variables responsible for the distribution, diversity, and floristic composition of overstorey vegetation in the present study.
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Literature cited 1: Arana M.D. and Oggero A.J. (2009). Zanthoxylum armatum (Rutaceae), su presencia en Argentina.Darwiniana, 47: 335-338. Arun K.K.V. and Paridhavi M. (2012) .An ethnobotanical phytochemical and pharmacological utilization of widely distributed species Zanthosylum: a comprehensive overview. International Journal of Research in Pharmacology, 2(1): 24-35.
Literature cited 2: Barakatullah I.M., Jelani G and Rahmanullah E.M. (2012). Phytosociological and ethnobotanical attributes of Zanthoxylum armatum DC. International Journal of Biosciences, 2: 46-56. Boyce M.S. (1992). Population viability analysis. Annual Review of Ecology and Systematics, 23: 481-506.

ID: 64616
Title: The Dynamics of tropical forets of western Ghats, Kerala,India, with specieal reference to growth ,structure,species distribution and fragmentation
Author: A.R.R. Menon
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (7) Pg No. 742-745 (2022)
Subject: The Dynamics of tropical forets of western Ghats, Kerala,India, with specieal reference to growth ,structure,species distribution and fragmentation
Keywords: Forest dynamics, growth parameters, stratification, forest management
Abstract: The tropical forest is always changing gradually through interactions of the living ecosystem and the environment ; though seems to be static at a given period of time .These changes can be accelerated by anthropogenic effects and the resultant formations are normally unpredictable, but definitely towards the degraded succession stages. The stratification concept in forest is based on difference in tree heights. This difference in heights may be due to site qualities, geographical features, but more prominent due to intrinsic nature of species. The distribution of trees by diameter classes is basic to study tropical forests and is the most accessible and studied information. It is rarely analyzed has not been studied systematically. It makes possible the assessment of the effects of the main environment al factor on forest architecture. The management and modification of tropical rainforest environments, though aimed at controlling dynamic process within a human life span, must take account of the damage of long-term regression or face ultimate catastrophe. The forest dynamics in tropical forest ecosystems are highlighted in the appear.
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Literature cited 1: Ashton P.S. (1988). Dipterocarp biology as a window to the understandings of Tropical Forest structure. Annu. Ret. Ecol., 19: 347-370. Bruing E.F. (1970). Stand structure physiognomy and environmental factors in some low land forests in Sarawak. Tropical Ecology vol.2 (1): 26-43.
Literature cited 2: Champion H.G. and Sethi S.K. (1968) (a) .A revised survey of the forest types of Indi. Govt. OF India Press, Nasik Champion H. G and Seth S.K. (1968) (b). A revised study of the forest types of India. Manager of Publications, Government of India, Delhi, 404p.

ID: 64615
Title: Stored carbon in the mangrove vegetation of lothian wild life sancturay of Indin sundanrbans, the designated World Heritage Site
Author: Joystu Dutta,Ankita Mitra,Sufia Zaman and Abhijit Mitra
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (7) Pg No. 733-741 (2022)
Subject: Stored carbon in the mangrove vegetation of lothian wild life sancturay of Indin sundanrbans, the designated World Heritage Site
Keywords: Mangrove, Carbon sequestration, Biomass, Carbon sink, Sundarban
Abstract: A study was undertaken at Lothian Wildlife Sanctuary of Indian Sundarbans to estimate the stored carbon in the mangrove vegetation of the island.34 true mangrove species were documented from the island, but on the basis of criterion DBH) ≥5 cm, only 26 species were selected for the estimation. We focused on the stem biomass and the carbon locked in this compartment as the other above ground structures (like leaves, twigs and branches) are converted into litter and act as reactively temporary sink of carbon. Stem carbon exhibited direct proportionality with stem biomass in all the species. The total biomass of the documented species (except those whose DBH values are less than 5 cm) was 164.24 t ha-1. The stored carbon in the stem region of these species was 74.18 t ha-1, which is equivalent to 272.25 tons of carbon dioxide. This study concludes the carbon sequestration potential o blue carbon ecosystems such as Mangroves are humongous and can be a potential answer to climate change mitigation.
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Literature cited 1: Ahmed B., Kumruzzaman M. Zhu X., Rahman M. S and Choi K. (2013). Simulating land cover changes and their impacts on land surface temperature in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Remote Sens., 5: 5969-5998.Doi: 10.3390/rs5115969. Alongi D.M. (2008). Mangrove Forests: Resilience, protection from tsunamis, and responses to global climate change. Estuar. Coast. Shelf., S., 76,1-13.
Literature cited 2: Alongi D.M. (20132). Carbon sequestration in mangrove forests. Carbon Manag., 3, 313-22. Alongi D.M(2014). Carbon cycling and storage in Mangrove Forests. Annu. Rev. Mar. Sci., 6, 195-219.

ID: 64614
Title: Invasion of Alien senna spectabilis (D.C.) H.S. Irwin and Barneby causes Loss of Natural vegetation in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary of India an Edaphic factors of the invaded areas assist its profuse sprouting
Author: T.Prajitha and R.Sudhabai
Editor: R.P.Singh
Year: 2022
Publisher: Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.
Source: ENVIS, CES & EWRG, CES
Reference: The Indian Forester Vol. 148 (7) Pg No. 724-732 (2022)
Subject: Invasion of Alien senna spectabilis (D.C.) H.S. Irwin and Barneby causes Loss of Natural vegetation in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary of India an Edaphic factors of the invaded areas assist its profuse sprouting
Keywords: Senna spectabilis (DC) H.S.Irwin an Bameby, Muthanga, Tholpetty, Invasion, Sprouting
Abstract: The Indian region because of its diverse climatic and environment al conditions is highly vulnerable to biotic invasion. In the Wayanad Wildlife Sancturary of India authors studied the effect of the invasion one of the alien species, Senna spectabilis (DC) H.S.Irwin and Barneby, on natural vegetation and analyzed whether the edaphic factors of invaded regions induce its profuse sprouting. Authors observed that the invasion of S.spectabilis Leds to drastic loss in the natural vegetation there. No ground cover was found in the invaded region whereas heavy sprouting of S.spectabilis seeds was detected. The reappreance of lost flora with high diversity and species richness were noticed in the regions where S.spectabilis were manually eradicated. A study on the seed germination under laboratory conditions showed that the seeds of S.spectabilis are highly dormant and scarification using concentrated H2SO4, or water incubation induces its germination. Further analysis of soil samples of the invaded area revealed that soils are acidic and have high water holding capacity. The results imply that the invasion of S.spectabilis is a major threat to the indigenous plant diversity and edaphic factors of the invaded areas assist the profuse sprouting.
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Literature cited 1: Abdul -Baki A. and Anderson J.D. (1973) .Vigor determination in soybean seed by multiple criteria, Crop Science, 13(6): 630-633. Annapurna C. and Sing J.S. (2003). Variation of Parthemum hyslerophorus in responses to soil quality: implication for invasiveness, Weed Res., 43, 190-198.
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