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Add the result to your basketPayment for Environmental Services: an emerging issue to be addressed in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal, 18 : 1 (January - June 2008)
Title : Payment for Environmental Services: an emerging issue to be addressed Material Type: printed text Publication Date: 2008 Article on page: 1-2 p. General note: Editorial Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Environment services Editorial statement Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/pages/view.php?ref=99&k=
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 18 : 1 (January - June 2008) . - 1-2 p.[article] Payment for Environmental Services: an emerging issue to be addressed [printed text] . - 2008 . - 1-2 p.
Editorial
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 18 : 1 (January - June 2008) . - 1-2 p.
Keywords: Environment services Editorial statement Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/pages/view.php?ref=99&k=
Title : An Estimation of Tree Species Diversity in Rural Farmland of Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: D. K. Kharal, Author ; OlI, B.N., Author Publication Date: 2008 Article on page: 3-10 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Farmland, Forest, Homegarden, Nepal, Species Diversity, Richness, Trees. Abstract: Biodiversity is an important consideration in maintaining natural environmental balance in a particular habitat. This becomes particularly important in areas, where due to the encroachment of natural forests, biodiversity is depleting causing a potential loss in the natural habitat. In such a situation, biodiversity in the farmland becomes an important consideration. Biodiversity is measured and analyzed using various indices. In this study, we present the result of our study through a field work in a rural village in Nepal. The study was conducted through direct field observation and survey of sampled households. The status of tree biodiversity using species biodiversity index and species richness index for the case study are presented. The study has also identified the relationship between the tree species diversity and major socioeconomic factors. Our analysis shows that tree species biodiversity in the rural farmland of study area are lower in comparison to the similar areas of countries like India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The lower biodiversity status is mainly due to the wide distribution of two dominating tree species of Dalbergia sissoo and Melia azederach. Similarly, Tree species biodiversity in the farm land has been found affected by the socioeconomic situation of the area. Further study is suggested by involving more socioeconomic factors and covering a large sample size and time of study. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/pages/view.php?ref=76&k=
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 18 : 1 (January - June 2008) . - 3-10 p.[article] An Estimation of Tree Species Diversity in Rural Farmland of Nepal [printed text] / D. K. Kharal, Author ; OlI, B.N., Author . - 2008 . - 3-10 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 18 : 1 (January - June 2008) . - 3-10 p.
Keywords: Farmland, Forest, Homegarden, Nepal, Species Diversity, Richness, Trees. Abstract: Biodiversity is an important consideration in maintaining natural environmental balance in a particular habitat. This becomes particularly important in areas, where due to the encroachment of natural forests, biodiversity is depleting causing a potential loss in the natural habitat. In such a situation, biodiversity in the farmland becomes an important consideration. Biodiversity is measured and analyzed using various indices. In this study, we present the result of our study through a field work in a rural village in Nepal. The study was conducted through direct field observation and survey of sampled households. The status of tree biodiversity using species biodiversity index and species richness index for the case study are presented. The study has also identified the relationship between the tree species diversity and major socioeconomic factors. Our analysis shows that tree species biodiversity in the rural farmland of study area are lower in comparison to the similar areas of countries like India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The lower biodiversity status is mainly due to the wide distribution of two dominating tree species of Dalbergia sissoo and Melia azederach. Similarly, Tree species biodiversity in the farm land has been found affected by the socioeconomic situation of the area. Further study is suggested by involving more socioeconomic factors and covering a large sample size and time of study. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/pages/view.php?ref=76&k=
Title : Altitudinally coordinated pattern of plant community structure in the Shivapuri National Park, Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: S. R. Sigdel, Author Publication Date: 2008 Article on page: 11-17 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Altitude, Density, Plant community, Species diversity Abstract: Study on plant community structure was undertaken in different altitudinal ranges of Shivapuri National Park. The general objective of this study is to analyse different plant community structure in Shivapuri National Park with regards to altitudinal variation. The forest was divided into three distinct altitudinal ranges on the basis of dominancy. In each altitudinal range standard quadrats method was applied for vegetation analysis. The highest number of species was found in site II. All the ecological parameters of the plant species were higher in site II except Basal Area of tree that was highest in site III. The pattern of distribution of plant species was not uniform according to altitude. At higher elevation, the forest was mature with almost closed canopy and trees were large; so the tree density was low. Species richness was highest in site II. Species diversity among tree and shrub species was higher in site I. But for herb species diversity was higher in site II for both seasons. Such type of variations may be due to nature of soil i.e. acidity, nutrient availability and other micro-climatic factors. The most noteworthy thing was that variation in flower colour of Rhododendron arboreum i.e. deep scarlet at low altitude, but it gradually changed into pinkish white as altitude increased. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/pages/view.php?ref=77&k=
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 18 : 1 (January - June 2008) . - 11-17 p.[article] Altitudinally coordinated pattern of plant community structure in the Shivapuri National Park, Nepal [printed text] / S. R. Sigdel, Author . - 2008 . - 11-17 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 18 : 1 (January - June 2008) . - 11-17 p.
Keywords: Altitude, Density, Plant community, Species diversity Abstract: Study on plant community structure was undertaken in different altitudinal ranges of Shivapuri National Park. The general objective of this study is to analyse different plant community structure in Shivapuri National Park with regards to altitudinal variation. The forest was divided into three distinct altitudinal ranges on the basis of dominancy. In each altitudinal range standard quadrats method was applied for vegetation analysis. The highest number of species was found in site II. All the ecological parameters of the plant species were higher in site II except Basal Area of tree that was highest in site III. The pattern of distribution of plant species was not uniform according to altitude. At higher elevation, the forest was mature with almost closed canopy and trees were large; so the tree density was low. Species richness was highest in site II. Species diversity among tree and shrub species was higher in site I. But for herb species diversity was higher in site II for both seasons. Such type of variations may be due to nature of soil i.e. acidity, nutrient availability and other micro-climatic factors. The most noteworthy thing was that variation in flower colour of Rhododendron arboreum i.e. deep scarlet at low altitude, but it gradually changed into pinkish white as altitude increased. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/pages/view.php?ref=77&k=
Title : Potential role of sacred grove of Lumbini in biodiversity conservation in Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: BHATTARAI, K.R., Author Publication Date: 2008 Article on page: 25-31 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Conservation, distribution, indigenous trees, Lumbini, Sacred grove, sacred plants, tree species. Abstract: This study was conducted in the sacred grove of Lumbini to elucidate its potential role in biodiversity conservation in Nepal. Lumbini Development Trust enumerated tree species of the grove. We have assessed taxonomic validity by identifying the species. A total of 65 tree species, 39 are indigenous to Nepal, were found in the grove. Most of the species were tropical/subtropical elements that are found to be distributed in Nepal from 100 to 2400m asl. Among total indigenous trees, 64 % trees have their distribution in the whole Nepal, whereas 19 %, 14 % and 3 % are limited to central, eastern, and both central and western part of Nepal respectively. The indigenous species found in the grove accounts for 11 % of total tree diversity of Nepal. Of these tree species, five are of threatened, vulnerable and endangered categories. The forest formation of the grove conforms to Dalbergia sisoo-Acacia catechu type's forest of Nepal. However, majority of the trees in the grove were produced by plantation so it has contributed to ex-situ conservation of trees, and hence this reflects the importance of sacred grove. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/pages/view.php?ref=78&k=
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 18 : 1 (January - June 2008) . - 25-31 p.[article] Potential role of sacred grove of Lumbini in biodiversity conservation in Nepal [printed text] / BHATTARAI, K.R., Author . - 2008 . - 25-31 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 18 : 1 (January - June 2008) . - 25-31 p.
Keywords: Conservation, distribution, indigenous trees, Lumbini, Sacred grove, sacred plants, tree species. Abstract: This study was conducted in the sacred grove of Lumbini to elucidate its potential role in biodiversity conservation in Nepal. Lumbini Development Trust enumerated tree species of the grove. We have assessed taxonomic validity by identifying the species. A total of 65 tree species, 39 are indigenous to Nepal, were found in the grove. Most of the species were tropical/subtropical elements that are found to be distributed in Nepal from 100 to 2400m asl. Among total indigenous trees, 64 % trees have their distribution in the whole Nepal, whereas 19 %, 14 % and 3 % are limited to central, eastern, and both central and western part of Nepal respectively. The indigenous species found in the grove accounts for 11 % of total tree diversity of Nepal. Of these tree species, five are of threatened, vulnerable and endangered categories. The forest formation of the grove conforms to Dalbergia sisoo-Acacia catechu type's forest of Nepal. However, majority of the trees in the grove were produced by plantation so it has contributed to ex-situ conservation of trees, and hence this reflects the importance of sacred grove. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/pages/view.php?ref=78&k=
Title : Simple coppice management options for the sal (Shorea robusta Gaertn. f.) forests in the Terai of Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: S. K. Ojha, Author ; ACHARYA, K.P., Author ; ACHARYA, B., Author ; R. Regmi, Author Publication Date: 2008 Article on page: 32-41 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: biomass, coppice, Nepal, regeneration, Sal forests. Abstract: The paper examines simple coppice management options for sal (Shorea robusta Gaertn. f.) forest that maximizes total biomass production. The study is based on the data obtained from two non-replicated research blocks located at Butwal and Dharan, which were established in 1988 and 1989 respectively by the Department of Forest Research and Survey. Out of four blocks in each site, one block was of simple coppice management option. Simple coppice management option had four treatments, i.e. 1) 3 s/s, 2) 1 s/s, 3) 3-2-1 s/s, and 4) Control, which were designed for fodder and fuelwood production in a short rotation of four years. The analysis was done to estimate the productivity of the treatments for the four successive rotations. In on average, it was found that treatment 3- 2-1 s/s was the best to produce maximum biomass in short rotations. Both treatments 1 s/s and 3-2-1 s/s were found best for foliage production. Local community user groups benefit from the result to choose appropriate simple coppice management option in their sal forests, if fodder and fuelwood production in short rotations is the main objectives of the forest management. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/pages/view.php?ref=79&k=
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 18 : 1 (January - June 2008) . - 32-41 p.[article] Simple coppice management options for the sal (Shorea robusta Gaertn. f.) forests in the Terai of Nepal [printed text] / S. K. Ojha, Author ; ACHARYA, K.P., Author ; ACHARYA, B., Author ; R. Regmi, Author . - 2008 . - 32-41 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 18 : 1 (January - June 2008) . - 32-41 p.
Keywords: biomass, coppice, Nepal, regeneration, Sal forests. Abstract: The paper examines simple coppice management options for sal (Shorea robusta Gaertn. f.) forest that maximizes total biomass production. The study is based on the data obtained from two non-replicated research blocks located at Butwal and Dharan, which were established in 1988 and 1989 respectively by the Department of Forest Research and Survey. Out of four blocks in each site, one block was of simple coppice management option. Simple coppice management option had four treatments, i.e. 1) 3 s/s, 2) 1 s/s, 3) 3-2-1 s/s, and 4) Control, which were designed for fodder and fuelwood production in a short rotation of four years. The analysis was done to estimate the productivity of the treatments for the four successive rotations. In on average, it was found that treatment 3- 2-1 s/s was the best to produce maximum biomass in short rotations. Both treatments 1 s/s and 3-2-1 s/s were found best for foliage production. Local community user groups benefit from the result to choose appropriate simple coppice management option in their sal forests, if fodder and fuelwood production in short rotations is the main objectives of the forest management. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/pages/view.php?ref=79&k=
Title : Who is benefiting more from common property forest resources: poor or less poor? Material Type: printed text Authors: A. R. Bhandari, Author ; H. Uibrig, Author Publication Date: 2008 Article on page: 42-47 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Benefits;Buffer zone;Community forestry;Equity;Heterogeneity Nepal. Abstract: This paper intends to assess the distribution of community forestry benefits among economic groups of the users comparing protected area buffer zone with the Department of Forests regime in Nepal. Following the case study approach two forest user groups of Nawalparasi district, each from buffer zone of Chitwan National Park and Department of Forests regime were selected for the study. The study results suggest that the users in the buffer zone receive less benefit from community forestry than the users in the Department of Forests regime. Analysis of inputs and outputs reveals that poor households receive less benefit than the better off households in both of the regimes. Insofar the results counteract the principles of equity as expected from national forest policy goals and approaches. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/pages/view.php?ref=80&k=
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 18 : 1 (January - June 2008) . - 42-47 p.[article] Who is benefiting more from common property forest resources: poor or less poor? [printed text] / A. R. Bhandari, Author ; H. Uibrig, Author . - 2008 . - 42-47 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 18 : 1 (January - June 2008) . - 42-47 p.
Keywords: Benefits;Buffer zone;Community forestry;Equity;Heterogeneity Nepal. Abstract: This paper intends to assess the distribution of community forestry benefits among economic groups of the users comparing protected area buffer zone with the Department of Forests regime in Nepal. Following the case study approach two forest user groups of Nawalparasi district, each from buffer zone of Chitwan National Park and Department of Forests regime were selected for the study. The study results suggest that the users in the buffer zone receive less benefit from community forestry than the users in the Department of Forests regime. Analysis of inputs and outputs reveals that poor households receive less benefit than the better off households in both of the regimes. Insofar the results counteract the principles of equity as expected from national forest policy goals and approaches. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/pages/view.php?ref=80&k=
