... Local level Community Forest Management an Effective Tool in Conserving Forest Biodiversity1 ... more ... Local level Community Forest Management an Effective Tool in Conserving Forest Biodiversity1 Vardan Singh Rawata, Ashish Tewarib, and YS Rawata ... 4, pp. 5863. Rikhari, HC Adhikari, BS and Rawat, YS, Woody Spe cies Composition of Temperate Forests along an Eleva ...
Many developing nations around the world have been promoting decentralization of natural resource... more Many developing nations around the world have been promoting decentralization of natural resource management with the hope that by providing secure tenure to resource use, people dependent on the natural resources for livelihood will seek to conserve them. Forests managed by communities are not only contributed to overall improvement in forest conditions but has also resulted in positive impacts on biodiversity conservation. The environmental services provided by community forests are reducing soil erosion and increased water supply from forest springs. The present study indicates the significance of community forests and advocates that if the forests are managed properly with the involvement of the local community these forests can play a role model in conserving biodiversity. If payment for carbon credit is made to these Van Panchayats, added benefits may provide communities relying on the forests incentive to stop deforestation and opt for long term benefits that are more sustainable in mitigating climate change.
ABSTRACT Forest vegetation of a community managed forest was studied along four aspects. Quercus ... more ABSTRACT Forest vegetation of a community managed forest was studied along four aspects. Quercus leucotrichophora and Pinus roxburghii was the dominant species on each of the two aspects. Across the aspects the total tree density ranged between 193 to 324.3 ...
The litter biomass is needed to quantify the annual return of elements and organic matter to the ... more The litter biomass is needed to quantify the annual return of elements and organic matter to the soil. The tree species that covers the largest area in the present studied community managed forests are the common banj oak and chir pine. The mean annual litter fall in Anriyakot Van Panchayat forest was 6.25±0.26 t ha -1 . The mean litter fall value was higher in the summer season (2.86±0.39 t ha -1 ) and minimum in winter season (1.53±0.04 t ha -1 ). The mean annual litter fall in Bhatkholi Van Panchayat forest was 6.08±0.50 t ha -1 . The mean litter fall value was higher in the summer season (2.55±0.32 t ha -1 ) followed by rainy (1.84±0.24 t ha -1 ) and winter season (1.68±0.26 t ha -1 ). The soil organic carbon percentage of the Anriyakot Van Panchayat ranged from 1.00±0.29% to 2.73±0.51%, while on Bhatkholi Van Panchayat it ranged from 1.41±0.54% to 2.97±0.46%. [Rawat, V.S. Litter fall and soil nutrient returns in community managed forest in Lamgara block of Uttarakhand. Nat Sci 2012;10(12):38-42]. (ISSN: 1545-0740). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 7
The litter fall and fine root biomass is needed to quantify the annual return of elements and org... more The litter fall and fine root biomass is needed to quantify the annual return of elements and organic matter to the soil. The tree species that covers the largest area in the present studied community managed forest are the common banj oak and chir pine. The mean annual litter fall in Anriyakot Van Panchayat forest was 6.25±0.26 t ha -1 . The mean litter fall value was higher in the summer season (2.86±0.39 t ha -1 ) and minimum in winter season (1.53±0.04 t ha -1 ). The soil organic carbon percentage of the Anriyakot Van Panchayat ranged from 1.00±0.29% to 2.73±0.51%. The total fine root biomass ranged from 4.33 t ha -1 to 6.65 t ha -1 . The fine root biomass was higher during the rainy season (59.2%) followed by summer and winter seasons (26% and 14.8%, respectively). Soil organic carbon percent ranged from 1.00±0.29 to 2.73±0.51%. Fine root and litter fall affect the levels of nutrient returns in soil and acts as a medium for transfer of atmospheric carbon into the soil in the form of carbon containing compounds.
Grazing based livestock husbandry plays an important role in the economy of the state; the livest... more Grazing based livestock husbandry plays an important role in the economy of the state; the livestock rearer performed a long distance and timed their movement to match with seasonal fodder resource availability. Livestock and animal husbandry have made these people more dependent on their immediate environment, to meet their daily requirements of fuelwood and fodder supply. An increase in human and livestock population results forest degradation in terms of lopping, fire, overgrazing etc. Large scale population of the state depends upon grassland, forest, grazing land, pastures and agriculture land for fodder supply. It is believed that if adequate arrangements for the supply of fodder are not made, afforestation and reforestation programmes badly affected. There is a need to adopt approaches which enhance the fodder supply and reduces the demand. Intense grazing affects regeneration; it impairs the capacity of plants growth and ultimately causing soil erosion. Uncontrolled and unregulated, grazing results in the loss of productivity, biotic pressure on natural ecosystem and finally leads to ecological degradation. [Researcher. 2010;2(5):81-85]. (ISSN: 1553-9865).
A study was conducted in the Uttarkashi district of Garhwal, Himalaya, India to document the medi... more A study was conducted in the Uttarkashi district of Garhwal, Himalaya, India to document the medicinal plants used by the local communities. 56 plant species distributed in 46 families were documented. Of the total plant species 52% were herbs, 25% trees, 20% shrubs and 3% climbers. 17 different plant parts were used by local communities for different ailments. Some of the plants viz. Aconitum heterophyllum, Angelica glauca, Commiphora mukul, Dactylorhiza hatagirea, Picrorhiza kurroa and Saussurea costus are very rare in the wild. Zanthoxylum armatum, Rumex nepalensis, Cinnamomum tamala, Zingiber officinale, Allium sativum and Angelica glauca were the preferred medicinal plant species. The main indications for plants use were against common colds, asthma, skin and liver diseases.
Capitalization of the positive dimensions of traditional knowledge and overcoming its negative di... more Capitalization of the positive dimensions of traditional knowledge and overcoming its negative dimensions through conventional science-based inputs could ease the difficult process of securing people's participation in environmental conservation and management together with the socioeconomic development of local communities.
Four forest habitats varying in different vegetation were studied along an altitudinal range of 1... more Four forest habitats varying in different vegetation were studied along an altitudinal range of 1900-2200 m called low elevation forests. These forests were close to human habitation with high disturbance. A total of 209 plant species were recorded out of which 29 were trees, 50 shrubs, 102 herbs, 11 climbers, 7 epiphytes, 4 pteridophytes, 3 bryophytes and 3 parasites. Maximum tree species were recorded on moist site (22) and minimum on ridge site (12). Maximum shrub species were present both on stream bank and dry site (31 at each site). Maximum herb and climber species were present on dry and moist site (62 and 8) respectively. Species relationship between the sites indicates that 11 trees, 20 shrubs, 41 herbs, 4 climbers, 2 pteridophytes, 1 bryophyte and 2 parasites were common in stream bank and dry site. The mean tree, shrub and herb species richness was maximum on stream bank (6.3 ± 0.2), moist (6.1 ± 0.3) and dry (10.3 ± 0.4) and minimum on ridge site (4.6 ± 0.3), (5.5 ± 0.4), (7.6 ± 0.5) respectively. Comparison similarity between the sites revealed maximum similarity among stream bank and moist sites (70%) for trees and minimum between ridge and moist site (32.43%) for herbs. The high similarity index between moist and stream bank site may be due to similar environmental conditions on both the sites.
ABSTRACT Forest vegetation of a community managed forest was studied along four aspects. Quercus ... more ABSTRACT Forest vegetation of a community managed forest was studied along four aspects. Quercus leucotrichophora and Pinus roxburghii was the dominant species on each of the two aspects. Across the aspects the total tree density ranged between 193 to 324.3 ...
The litter biomass is needed to quantify the annual return of elements and organic matter to the ... more The litter biomass is needed to quantify the annual return of elements and organic matter to the soil. The tree species that covers the largest area in the present studied community managed forests are the common banj oak and chir pine. The mean annual litter fall in Anriyakot Van Panchayat forest was 6.25±0.26 t ha -1 . The mean litter fall value was higher in the summer season (2.86±0.39 t ha -1 ) and minimum in winter season (1.53±0.04 t ha -1 ). The mean annual litter fall in Bhatkholi Van Panchayat forest was 6.08±0.50 t ha -1 . The mean litter fall value was higher in the summer season (2.55±0.32 t ha -1 ) followed by rainy (1.84±0.24 t ha -1 ) and winter season (1.68±0.26 t ha -1 ). The soil organic carbon percentage of the Anriyakot Van Panchayat ranged from 1.00±0.29% to 2.73±0.51%, while on Bhatkholi Van Panchayat it ranged from 1.41±0.54% to 2.97±0.46%. [Rawat, V.S. Litter fall and soil nutrient returns in community managed forest in Lamgara block of Uttarakhand. Nat Sci 2012;10(12):38-42]. (ISSN: 1545-0740). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 7
Capitalization of the positive dimensions of traditional knowledge and overcoming its negative di... more Capitalization of the positive dimensions of traditional knowledge and overcoming its negative dimensions through conventional science-based inputs could ease the difficult process of securing people's participation in environmental conservation and management together with the socioeconomic development of local communities.
... Local level Community Forest Management an Effective Tool in Conserving Forest Biodiversity1 ... more ... Local level Community Forest Management an Effective Tool in Conserving Forest Biodiversity1 Vardan Singh Rawata, Ashish Tewarib, and YS Rawata ... 4, pp. 5863. Rikhari, HC Adhikari, BS and Rawat, YS, Woody Spe cies Composition of Temperate Forests along an Eleva ...
Many developing nations around the world have been promoting decentralization of natural resource... more Many developing nations around the world have been promoting decentralization of natural resource management with the hope that by providing secure tenure to resource use, people dependent on the natural resources for livelihood will seek to conserve them. Forests managed by communities are not only contributed to overall improvement in forest conditions but has also resulted in positive impacts on biodiversity conservation. The environmental services provided by community forests are reducing soil erosion and increased water supply from forest springs. The present study indicates the significance of community forests and advocates that if the forests are managed properly with the involvement of the local community these forests can play a role model in conserving biodiversity. If payment for carbon credit is made to these Van Panchayats, added benefits may provide communities relying on the forests incentive to stop deforestation and opt for long term benefits that are more sustainable in mitigating climate change.
ABSTRACT Forest vegetation of a community managed forest was studied along four aspects. Quercus ... more ABSTRACT Forest vegetation of a community managed forest was studied along four aspects. Quercus leucotrichophora and Pinus roxburghii was the dominant species on each of the two aspects. Across the aspects the total tree density ranged between 193 to 324.3 ...
The litter biomass is needed to quantify the annual return of elements and organic matter to the ... more The litter biomass is needed to quantify the annual return of elements and organic matter to the soil. The tree species that covers the largest area in the present studied community managed forests are the common banj oak and chir pine. The mean annual litter fall in Anriyakot Van Panchayat forest was 6.25±0.26 t ha -1 . The mean litter fall value was higher in the summer season (2.86±0.39 t ha -1 ) and minimum in winter season (1.53±0.04 t ha -1 ). The mean annual litter fall in Bhatkholi Van Panchayat forest was 6.08±0.50 t ha -1 . The mean litter fall value was higher in the summer season (2.55±0.32 t ha -1 ) followed by rainy (1.84±0.24 t ha -1 ) and winter season (1.68±0.26 t ha -1 ). The soil organic carbon percentage of the Anriyakot Van Panchayat ranged from 1.00±0.29% to 2.73±0.51%, while on Bhatkholi Van Panchayat it ranged from 1.41±0.54% to 2.97±0.46%. [Rawat, V.S. Litter fall and soil nutrient returns in community managed forest in Lamgara block of Uttarakhand. Nat Sci 2012;10(12):38-42]. (ISSN: 1545-0740). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 7
The litter fall and fine root biomass is needed to quantify the annual return of elements and org... more The litter fall and fine root biomass is needed to quantify the annual return of elements and organic matter to the soil. The tree species that covers the largest area in the present studied community managed forest are the common banj oak and chir pine. The mean annual litter fall in Anriyakot Van Panchayat forest was 6.25±0.26 t ha -1 . The mean litter fall value was higher in the summer season (2.86±0.39 t ha -1 ) and minimum in winter season (1.53±0.04 t ha -1 ). The soil organic carbon percentage of the Anriyakot Van Panchayat ranged from 1.00±0.29% to 2.73±0.51%. The total fine root biomass ranged from 4.33 t ha -1 to 6.65 t ha -1 . The fine root biomass was higher during the rainy season (59.2%) followed by summer and winter seasons (26% and 14.8%, respectively). Soil organic carbon percent ranged from 1.00±0.29 to 2.73±0.51%. Fine root and litter fall affect the levels of nutrient returns in soil and acts as a medium for transfer of atmospheric carbon into the soil in the form of carbon containing compounds.
Grazing based livestock husbandry plays an important role in the economy of the state; the livest... more Grazing based livestock husbandry plays an important role in the economy of the state; the livestock rearer performed a long distance and timed their movement to match with seasonal fodder resource availability. Livestock and animal husbandry have made these people more dependent on their immediate environment, to meet their daily requirements of fuelwood and fodder supply. An increase in human and livestock population results forest degradation in terms of lopping, fire, overgrazing etc. Large scale population of the state depends upon grassland, forest, grazing land, pastures and agriculture land for fodder supply. It is believed that if adequate arrangements for the supply of fodder are not made, afforestation and reforestation programmes badly affected. There is a need to adopt approaches which enhance the fodder supply and reduces the demand. Intense grazing affects regeneration; it impairs the capacity of plants growth and ultimately causing soil erosion. Uncontrolled and unregulated, grazing results in the loss of productivity, biotic pressure on natural ecosystem and finally leads to ecological degradation. [Researcher. 2010;2(5):81-85]. (ISSN: 1553-9865).
A study was conducted in the Uttarkashi district of Garhwal, Himalaya, India to document the medi... more A study was conducted in the Uttarkashi district of Garhwal, Himalaya, India to document the medicinal plants used by the local communities. 56 plant species distributed in 46 families were documented. Of the total plant species 52% were herbs, 25% trees, 20% shrubs and 3% climbers. 17 different plant parts were used by local communities for different ailments. Some of the plants viz. Aconitum heterophyllum, Angelica glauca, Commiphora mukul, Dactylorhiza hatagirea, Picrorhiza kurroa and Saussurea costus are very rare in the wild. Zanthoxylum armatum, Rumex nepalensis, Cinnamomum tamala, Zingiber officinale, Allium sativum and Angelica glauca were the preferred medicinal plant species. The main indications for plants use were against common colds, asthma, skin and liver diseases.
Capitalization of the positive dimensions of traditional knowledge and overcoming its negative di... more Capitalization of the positive dimensions of traditional knowledge and overcoming its negative dimensions through conventional science-based inputs could ease the difficult process of securing people's participation in environmental conservation and management together with the socioeconomic development of local communities.
Four forest habitats varying in different vegetation were studied along an altitudinal range of 1... more Four forest habitats varying in different vegetation were studied along an altitudinal range of 1900-2200 m called low elevation forests. These forests were close to human habitation with high disturbance. A total of 209 plant species were recorded out of which 29 were trees, 50 shrubs, 102 herbs, 11 climbers, 7 epiphytes, 4 pteridophytes, 3 bryophytes and 3 parasites. Maximum tree species were recorded on moist site (22) and minimum on ridge site (12). Maximum shrub species were present both on stream bank and dry site (31 at each site). Maximum herb and climber species were present on dry and moist site (62 and 8) respectively. Species relationship between the sites indicates that 11 trees, 20 shrubs, 41 herbs, 4 climbers, 2 pteridophytes, 1 bryophyte and 2 parasites were common in stream bank and dry site. The mean tree, shrub and herb species richness was maximum on stream bank (6.3 ± 0.2), moist (6.1 ± 0.3) and dry (10.3 ± 0.4) and minimum on ridge site (4.6 ± 0.3), (5.5 ± 0.4), (7.6 ± 0.5) respectively. Comparison similarity between the sites revealed maximum similarity among stream bank and moist sites (70%) for trees and minimum between ridge and moist site (32.43%) for herbs. The high similarity index between moist and stream bank site may be due to similar environmental conditions on both the sites.
ABSTRACT Forest vegetation of a community managed forest was studied along four aspects. Quercus ... more ABSTRACT Forest vegetation of a community managed forest was studied along four aspects. Quercus leucotrichophora and Pinus roxburghii was the dominant species on each of the two aspects. Across the aspects the total tree density ranged between 193 to 324.3 ...
The litter biomass is needed to quantify the annual return of elements and organic matter to the ... more The litter biomass is needed to quantify the annual return of elements and organic matter to the soil. The tree species that covers the largest area in the present studied community managed forests are the common banj oak and chir pine. The mean annual litter fall in Anriyakot Van Panchayat forest was 6.25±0.26 t ha -1 . The mean litter fall value was higher in the summer season (2.86±0.39 t ha -1 ) and minimum in winter season (1.53±0.04 t ha -1 ). The mean annual litter fall in Bhatkholi Van Panchayat forest was 6.08±0.50 t ha -1 . The mean litter fall value was higher in the summer season (2.55±0.32 t ha -1 ) followed by rainy (1.84±0.24 t ha -1 ) and winter season (1.68±0.26 t ha -1 ). The soil organic carbon percentage of the Anriyakot Van Panchayat ranged from 1.00±0.29% to 2.73±0.51%, while on Bhatkholi Van Panchayat it ranged from 1.41±0.54% to 2.97±0.46%. [Rawat, V.S. Litter fall and soil nutrient returns in community managed forest in Lamgara block of Uttarakhand. Nat Sci 2012;10(12):38-42]. (ISSN: 1545-0740). http://www.sciencepub.net/nature. 7
Capitalization of the positive dimensions of traditional knowledge and overcoming its negative di... more Capitalization of the positive dimensions of traditional knowledge and overcoming its negative dimensions through conventional science-based inputs could ease the difficult process of securing people's participation in environmental conservation and management together with the socioeconomic development of local communities.
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