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Add the result to your basketPlanning a system of permanent sample plots for integrated long-term studies of community-based forest management / H. Meilby in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal, 16 : 2 (July - December 2006)
Title : Planning a system of permanent sample plots for integrated long-term studies of community-based forest management Material Type: printed text Authors: H. Meilby, Author ; Lila Puri, Author ; M. Christensen, Author ; RAYAMAJHI, S., Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 3-11 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Community-managed forests permanent sample plots stratification allocation estimates Abstract: To monitor the development of four community-managed forests, networks of permanent sample plots were established in 2005 at sites in Chitwan, Kaski and Mustang Districts, Nepal. This research note documents the procedures used when preparing for establishment of the plot networks, evaluates the applied stratification of the forest on the basis of data gathered in pilot surveys conducted in the early 2005, and provides a discussion on the implications of the choices made. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=640
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 3-11 p.[article] Planning a system of permanent sample plots for integrated long-term studies of community-based forest management [printed text] / H. Meilby, Author ; Lila Puri, Author ; M. Christensen, Author ; RAYAMAJHI, S., Author . - 2006 . - 3-11 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 3-11 p.
Keywords: Community-managed forests permanent sample plots stratification allocation estimates Abstract: To monitor the development of four community-managed forests, networks of permanent sample plots were established in 2005 at sites in Chitwan, Kaski and Mustang Districts, Nepal. This research note documents the procedures used when preparing for establishment of the plot networks, evaluates the applied stratification of the forest on the basis of data gathered in pilot surveys conducted in the early 2005, and provides a discussion on the implications of the choices made. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=640
Title : Biomass estimation of Dendrocalamus hookeri grown at Far-western Terai, Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: OlI, B.N., Author ; Kandel (C .M.), Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 12-16 p Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Biomass bamboo Dendrocalamus hookeri Nepal Abstract: With a view to prepare biomass table of Dendrocalamus hookeri grown at Jhanjhatpur, Kailali district of Far-western Terai, a total of 152 culms were selected from forty-three clumps. Measurements of Diameter at 15 cm of the base (D15), vertical height of the culm and green weight of the culm, branches and foliage were taken in the field. The sampled green weight was oven dried in Kathmandu. To estimate the biomass, regression model was developed on the basis of oven dry and green weight. The model used was W = a + b * (D2L). Based on the oven dry weight, the R2 values obtained for culm, branch and foliage components were 94, 81.5 and 80 per cent respectively. Similarly, R2 values for culm and foliage components on the basis of green weight were 97 and 80 per cent respectively. The R2 values obtained for branch and foliage components were slightly lower as compared to the culm. The validity is to be done before applying this equation to different site conditions. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=641
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 12-16 p[article] Biomass estimation of Dendrocalamus hookeri grown at Far-western Terai, Nepal [printed text] / OlI, B.N., Author ; Kandel (C .M.), Author . - 2006 . - 12-16 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 12-16 p
Keywords: Biomass bamboo Dendrocalamus hookeri Nepal Abstract: With a view to prepare biomass table of Dendrocalamus hookeri grown at Jhanjhatpur, Kailali district of Far-western Terai, a total of 152 culms were selected from forty-three clumps. Measurements of Diameter at 15 cm of the base (D15), vertical height of the culm and green weight of the culm, branches and foliage were taken in the field. The sampled green weight was oven dried in Kathmandu. To estimate the biomass, regression model was developed on the basis of oven dry and green weight. The model used was W = a + b * (D2L). Based on the oven dry weight, the R2 values obtained for culm, branch and foliage components were 94, 81.5 and 80 per cent respectively. Similarly, R2 values for culm and foliage components on the basis of green weight were 97 and 80 per cent respectively. The R2 values obtained for branch and foliage components were slightly lower as compared to the culm. The validity is to be done before applying this equation to different site conditions. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=641
Title : Mushroom diversity in the Sagarmatha national park and its buffer zone area Material Type: printed text Authors: Prabina Rana, Author ; Anjana Giri, Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 17-24 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Mycodiversity vegetation habitat dominant Khumbu region Abstract: Nepal is rich in mycodiversity. However, only a few scientific researches have been conducted. It has been observed that mycological studies are concentrated to lower altitude as compared to higher altitude. This paper aims to document the wild mushrooms and its diversity in the Khumbu region. A total of 150 mushroom species belonging to 37 families and 65 genera were collected from Lukla (2480m above msl) to Panboche (4000m above msl). The largest family recorded were Boletaceae and Russulaceae having 18 species followed by Tricholomataceae (16 sps.), Polyporaceae (9 sps) etc. Most of the collected mushroom species were found on soil. The appearance, occurrence and dominance were found to be controlled by different factors such as altitude, vegetation, temperature, humidity, etc. the diversity of mushroom species were found the highest (84 sps.) at an altitudinal range of 3500 – 4000m above msl followed by 2500 – 3000m above msl (52 sps.) and 3000 – 3500m above msl (14 sps.). Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=642
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 17-24 p.[article] Mushroom diversity in the Sagarmatha national park and its buffer zone area [printed text] / Prabina Rana, Author ; Anjana Giri, Author . - 2006 . - 17-24 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 17-24 p.
Keywords: Mycodiversity vegetation habitat dominant Khumbu region Abstract: Nepal is rich in mycodiversity. However, only a few scientific researches have been conducted. It has been observed that mycological studies are concentrated to lower altitude as compared to higher altitude. This paper aims to document the wild mushrooms and its diversity in the Khumbu region. A total of 150 mushroom species belonging to 37 families and 65 genera were collected from Lukla (2480m above msl) to Panboche (4000m above msl). The largest family recorded were Boletaceae and Russulaceae having 18 species followed by Tricholomataceae (16 sps.), Polyporaceae (9 sps) etc. Most of the collected mushroom species were found on soil. The appearance, occurrence and dominance were found to be controlled by different factors such as altitude, vegetation, temperature, humidity, etc. the diversity of mushroom species were found the highest (84 sps.) at an altitudinal range of 3500 – 4000m above msl followed by 2500 – 3000m above msl (52 sps.) and 3000 – 3500m above msl (14 sps.). Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=642
Title : Determinants of participation in community forest management in Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: Buddi Sagar Paudel, Author ; Maneesha Pandey, Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 25-29 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Participation socioeconomic condition community forestry forest user group decision making Abstract: This article attempts to determine the effects of socio-economic factors in participation in community forest management. The empirical data for this study was collected from six forest user groups of Syangja, Kaski and Tanahun districts. The selection of study sites and households was done by preparing a stepwise sample design to identify firstly, the forest user groups and secondly, the household units. A logistic regression model is used to determine the effect of socio-economic characteristics upon participation, where participation is considered as a function of caste, gender, and wealth ranks. It suggests that the wealthier and higher caste individuals are involved in higher level of decision making as opposed to poorer and lower caste individuals who participated in lower levels. Higher caste and rich individuals have got most of the opportunities. This paper thus concludes that the access and control of poor women and disadvantaged individuals in decision making process is minimal. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=643
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 25-29 p.[article] Determinants of participation in community forest management in Nepal [printed text] / Buddi Sagar Paudel, Author ; Maneesha Pandey, Author . - 2006 . - 25-29 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 25-29 p.
Keywords: Participation socioeconomic condition community forestry forest user group decision making Abstract: This article attempts to determine the effects of socio-economic factors in participation in community forest management. The empirical data for this study was collected from six forest user groups of Syangja, Kaski and Tanahun districts. The selection of study sites and households was done by preparing a stepwise sample design to identify firstly, the forest user groups and secondly, the household units. A logistic regression model is used to determine the effect of socio-economic characteristics upon participation, where participation is considered as a function of caste, gender, and wealth ranks. It suggests that the wealthier and higher caste individuals are involved in higher level of decision making as opposed to poorer and lower caste individuals who participated in lower levels. Higher caste and rich individuals have got most of the opportunities. This paper thus concludes that the access and control of poor women and disadvantaged individuals in decision making process is minimal. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=643
Title : Modelling growing space requirement for Alnus nepalensis D. Don in Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: SHARMA, R.P., Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 30-36 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Alnus nepalensis crown model growing space stocking limit basal area density Abstract: Relationship between crown diameter and stem diameter of individual trees can be translated into mathematical model, and used to generate information of growing space requirement for individual trees and crown competition index for growth models. Nine different crown diameter prediction models were developed using inventory data of Alnus nepalensis trees from a part of Parbat and Syanja districts in Nepal. Among those developed, a non-linear three parameter-based model (W = β0 {1 – exp( - β1D)}β2) explained the greatest proportion of variations of crown diameter (R2adj = 0.78), and showed desirable behaviour of flexibility and robustness. An individual tree growing space model was then derived from crown model to generate important information of shocking limits and stand basal area density for monoculture plantation or natural stands of Alnus nepalensis. Because of its flexibility, crown model is seemed potentially useful for extrapolation purpose also. However, the model cannot be applied for buttressed, wolfed and malformed trees. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=644
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 30-36 p.[article] Modelling growing space requirement for Alnus nepalensis D. Don in Nepal [printed text] / SHARMA, R.P., Author . - 2006 . - 30-36 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 30-36 p.
Keywords: Alnus nepalensis crown model growing space stocking limit basal area density Abstract: Relationship between crown diameter and stem diameter of individual trees can be translated into mathematical model, and used to generate information of growing space requirement for individual trees and crown competition index for growth models. Nine different crown diameter prediction models were developed using inventory data of Alnus nepalensis trees from a part of Parbat and Syanja districts in Nepal. Among those developed, a non-linear three parameter-based model (W = β0 {1 – exp( - β1D)}β2) explained the greatest proportion of variations of crown diameter (R2adj = 0.78), and showed desirable behaviour of flexibility and robustness. An individual tree growing space model was then derived from crown model to generate important information of shocking limits and stand basal area density for monoculture plantation or natural stands of Alnus nepalensis. Because of its flexibility, crown model is seemed potentially useful for extrapolation purpose also. However, the model cannot be applied for buttressed, wolfed and malformed trees. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=644
Title : Linkages between biological and cultural diversity for participatory management: Nepal’s experiences with Makulu-Barun National park and its buffer zone Material Type: printed text Authors: JHA, SHREE GOPAL, Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 37-44 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Biodiversity National Park Buffer Zone participation culture linkages Abstract: The Makalu-Barun National Park (MBNP) and its Buffer Zone (BZ) of eqastern Nepal shares is borders with Sagarmatha National Park on the west and with the Qomolongma Natural Preserve of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China on the North. The Park is rich in cultural diversity with many ethnic groups. Most of the households are economically poor and depend on subsistence agriculture, animal husbandry and diverse natural resources for livelihoods. Slash and burn cultivation on steep slopes, poaching, hunting, over grazing, high dependency on natural resources, poverty and food deficits are the main threats to biodiversity in MBNP and BZ area. The MBNP was established in 1991 while its BZ was declared in 1998. the basic underlying approach of protection and management of the Park and its BZ is biodiversity conservation through people participation, without relying on military force.
This paper highlights the implementation of the biodiversity conservation and management approaches through people participation in the MBNP and its BZ, and also explores notable achievements and effectiveness of partnership of the Government of Nepal, the Mountain Institute (TMI) – an INGO and the local communities to sustain conservation efforts as well as to improve local livelihoods.Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=645
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 37-44 p.[article] Linkages between biological and cultural diversity for participatory management: Nepal’s experiences with Makulu-Barun National park and its buffer zone [printed text] / JHA, SHREE GOPAL, Author . - 2006 . - 37-44 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 37-44 p.
Keywords: Biodiversity National Park Buffer Zone participation culture linkages Abstract: The Makalu-Barun National Park (MBNP) and its Buffer Zone (BZ) of eqastern Nepal shares is borders with Sagarmatha National Park on the west and with the Qomolongma Natural Preserve of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China on the North. The Park is rich in cultural diversity with many ethnic groups. Most of the households are economically poor and depend on subsistence agriculture, animal husbandry and diverse natural resources for livelihoods. Slash and burn cultivation on steep slopes, poaching, hunting, over grazing, high dependency on natural resources, poverty and food deficits are the main threats to biodiversity in MBNP and BZ area. The MBNP was established in 1991 while its BZ was declared in 1998. the basic underlying approach of protection and management of the Park and its BZ is biodiversity conservation through people participation, without relying on military force.
This paper highlights the implementation of the biodiversity conservation and management approaches through people participation in the MBNP and its BZ, and also explores notable achievements and effectiveness of partnership of the Government of Nepal, the Mountain Institute (TMI) – an INGO and the local communities to sustain conservation efforts as well as to improve local livelihoods.Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=645
Title : Agroforestry practices in leasehold forests in Tanahun, a Mid-hill district of Western Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: SHAKYA, R., Author ; S.K. Baral, Author ; R. Basukala, Author ; S. Khanal, Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 45-49 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Leasehold forest agroforestry silvopasture hortisilviculture NTFP Abstract: Leasehold forestry in Nepal has sought to address both poverty alleviation and environmental conservation. The major agroforestry practices observed in the leasehold forests were silvopasture, hortisilviculture and Non Timber Forest Product (NTFP) cultivation. The most prominent problem to the users in adopting agroforestry practices was the lack of technical information. Some successful insights observed suggest that agroforestry has a notable potential to address dual objectives of poverty alleviation and conservation. The need to evolve sustainable mechanism for promoting agrofrorestry in degraded lands through the dissemination of useful traditional knowledge, innovative practices and improved technologies was identified. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=646
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 45-49 p.[article] Agroforestry practices in leasehold forests in Tanahun, a Mid-hill district of Western Nepal [printed text] / SHAKYA, R., Author ; S.K. Baral, Author ; R. Basukala, Author ; S. Khanal, Author . - 2006 . - 45-49 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 45-49 p.
Keywords: Leasehold forest agroforestry silvopasture hortisilviculture NTFP Abstract: Leasehold forestry in Nepal has sought to address both poverty alleviation and environmental conservation. The major agroforestry practices observed in the leasehold forests were silvopasture, hortisilviculture and Non Timber Forest Product (NTFP) cultivation. The most prominent problem to the users in adopting agroforestry practices was the lack of technical information. Some successful insights observed suggest that agroforestry has a notable potential to address dual objectives of poverty alleviation and conservation. The need to evolve sustainable mechanism for promoting agrofrorestry in degraded lands through the dissemination of useful traditional knowledge, innovative practices and improved technologies was identified. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=646
Title : Quest of participatory forestry in Terai (Morang experiences) Material Type: printed text Authors: BARAL, J.C., Author ; SHRESTHA, M. K., Author ; SHARMA, K.P., Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 50-57 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Forest Resources Participatory forestry Terai Nepal Abstract: Terai witnesses a deadlock syndrome as far as the region’s forest resource governance is concerned. While the government advocates for what has been termed ‘collaborative forest management’ modality for the Terai, Federation of Community forest User Group (FECOFUN), the umbrella institution of over 14,000 hitherto existing community forestry groups vehemently opposes the move. It assumes that community forestry modality has stood the test of the time and that it is not worthwhile to even consider any alternative resource governance modality, be it in the hills or the Terai. The tension is on the rise and that the deadlock situat6ion persists. This has increasingly pushed the resource there into accelerated state of degradation as a viable local institution that takes care of it is not in place.
For the past two years, we in Morang district are trying to figure out whether this deadlock scenario can be broken by way of innovating a consensus based modality that could satisfy all concerned parties. Forum for Forestry Stakeholders (FFS), a multistakeholder platform, forms the focal point of the overall endeavour. The paper starts off by presenting a background on the current state of deadlock situation followed by introduction of forest and forestry practices in Morang. It will then move on to the processes through which the multistakeholder forum was formed that will be followed by key features on the forum and its major undertakings so far. Key findings to date and the vision for the future are presented which forms an important segment of the paper.Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=647
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 50-57 p.[article] Quest of participatory forestry in Terai (Morang experiences) [printed text] / BARAL, J.C., Author ; SHRESTHA, M. K., Author ; SHARMA, K.P., Author . - 2006 . - 50-57 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 50-57 p.
Keywords: Forest Resources Participatory forestry Terai Nepal Abstract: Terai witnesses a deadlock syndrome as far as the region’s forest resource governance is concerned. While the government advocates for what has been termed ‘collaborative forest management’ modality for the Terai, Federation of Community forest User Group (FECOFUN), the umbrella institution of over 14,000 hitherto existing community forestry groups vehemently opposes the move. It assumes that community forestry modality has stood the test of the time and that it is not worthwhile to even consider any alternative resource governance modality, be it in the hills or the Terai. The tension is on the rise and that the deadlock situat6ion persists. This has increasingly pushed the resource there into accelerated state of degradation as a viable local institution that takes care of it is not in place.
For the past two years, we in Morang district are trying to figure out whether this deadlock scenario can be broken by way of innovating a consensus based modality that could satisfy all concerned parties. Forum for Forestry Stakeholders (FFS), a multistakeholder platform, forms the focal point of the overall endeavour. The paper starts off by presenting a background on the current state of deadlock situation followed by introduction of forest and forestry practices in Morang. It will then move on to the processes through which the multistakeholder forum was formed that will be followed by key features on the forum and its major undertakings so far. Key findings to date and the vision for the future are presented which forms an important segment of the paper.Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=647
Title : Heterogeneity in plant population and species diversity in Barandabhar corridor forest, Chitwan Material Type: printed text Authors: SHRESTHA, B.K., Author ; Dharma Raj Dangol, Author ; GHIMIRE, K., Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 58-63 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Plant communities Sal density species diversity degradation Abstract: This paper presents spatial heterogeneity of the plant communities in terms of population and species diversity in the Barandabhar Corridor Forest, Chitwan. The study was carried out in 2000 in the northwestern part of the forest, adjacent to the local settlements. Standard quadrat sampling method was used for the study. Vegetation analysis showed that the Sal (Shorea robusta) dominated forest consisted of a total of 190 plant species. Among them, 7 species were in the canopy layer while 54 species were found in the middle layer and 183 species in the ground vegetation. The average density of plant communities of the canopy layer, middle layer and ground vegetation showed significant negative correlation (r = -0.67, r = -0.66 and r = -0.94 respectively) with the distance into the forest of plots from the outer part of the forest. The result concluded that the degree of degradation of the forest is higher in the core regions (Government forest area) than in the outer regions which lie within the community forest. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=648
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 58-63 p.[article] Heterogeneity in plant population and species diversity in Barandabhar corridor forest, Chitwan [printed text] / SHRESTHA, B.K., Author ; Dharma Raj Dangol, Author ; GHIMIRE, K., Author . - 2006 . - 58-63 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 58-63 p.
Keywords: Plant communities Sal density species diversity degradation Abstract: This paper presents spatial heterogeneity of the plant communities in terms of population and species diversity in the Barandabhar Corridor Forest, Chitwan. The study was carried out in 2000 in the northwestern part of the forest, adjacent to the local settlements. Standard quadrat sampling method was used for the study. Vegetation analysis showed that the Sal (Shorea robusta) dominated forest consisted of a total of 190 plant species. Among them, 7 species were in the canopy layer while 54 species were found in the middle layer and 183 species in the ground vegetation. The average density of plant communities of the canopy layer, middle layer and ground vegetation showed significant negative correlation (r = -0.67, r = -0.66 and r = -0.94 respectively) with the distance into the forest of plots from the outer part of the forest. The result concluded that the degree of degradation of the forest is higher in the core regions (Government forest area) than in the outer regions which lie within the community forest. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=648
Title : Urban forestry in Kathmandu valley: problems and prospects Material Type: printed text Authors: GAUTAM, S.K., Author ; THAPA, H.B., Author ; R. C. Sharma, Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 64-70 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Urban forestry tree hazard people’s participation environment management Abstract: A survey was carried out to find problems and prospects of urban forestry in Kathmandu Metropolitan city. The methodology includes road side survey, direct observation and discussion with local people. Many problems were identified such as poor management of the planted species, risk of tree hazard, and lack of proper coordination among stakeholders, low priority in planning, and stumpy financial resources. Moreover, there is a great potential to promote urban forestry as people’s perceptions regarding participation is quite positive. This paper presents an overview of urban forestry activities and some points related to promotion of urban forestry in the Kathmandu valley. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=649
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 64-70 p.[article] Urban forestry in Kathmandu valley: problems and prospects [printed text] / GAUTAM, S.K., Author ; THAPA, H.B., Author ; R. C. Sharma, Author . - 2006 . - 64-70 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 64-70 p.
Keywords: Urban forestry tree hazard people’s participation environment management Abstract: A survey was carried out to find problems and prospects of urban forestry in Kathmandu Metropolitan city. The methodology includes road side survey, direct observation and discussion with local people. Many problems were identified such as poor management of the planted species, risk of tree hazard, and lack of proper coordination among stakeholders, low priority in planning, and stumpy financial resources. Moreover, there is a great potential to promote urban forestry as people’s perceptions regarding participation is quite positive. This paper presents an overview of urban forestry activities and some points related to promotion of urban forestry in the Kathmandu valley. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=649
Title : Vegetation restoration and root morphological features of colonized plants observed at a landscape scar, Matatirtha, Kathmandu, Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: Bimala Devi Devkota, Author ; H. Omura, Author ; T. Kubota, Author ; P. Paudel, Author ; ACHARYA, K.P., Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 71-78 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Vegetation recovery landslide pullout resistive force plant morphology Abstract: In this study, an attempt is made to investigate the vegetation recovery state and morphological features of some colonized plants observed in a four years old landslide scar occurred at Matatirtha, Kathmandu, Nepal. The morphological characteristics of plants like root features, root/shoot ratio, pullout resistive force for individual grass species are investigated. The pullout resistive forces of colonized plants were ranged in between 22-99 Newton. It was revealed that about 30-80% of landslide scare area was covered by naturally grown herbaceous and tree species during four years. The Important Value Index (IVI) of an individual plant was identified to know the relative dominance. The pullout resistive force was influenced by morphological parameters such as shoot height, diameter, length and numbers of roots. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=650
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 71-78 p.[article] Vegetation restoration and root morphological features of colonized plants observed at a landscape scar, Matatirtha, Kathmandu, Nepal [printed text] / Bimala Devi Devkota, Author ; H. Omura, Author ; T. Kubota, Author ; P. Paudel, Author ; ACHARYA, K.P., Author . - 2006 . - 71-78 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 2 (July - December 2006) . - 71-78 p.
Keywords: Vegetation recovery landslide pullout resistive force plant morphology Abstract: In this study, an attempt is made to investigate the vegetation recovery state and morphological features of some colonized plants observed in a four years old landslide scar occurred at Matatirtha, Kathmandu, Nepal. The morphological characteristics of plants like root features, root/shoot ratio, pullout resistive force for individual grass species are investigated. The pullout resistive forces of colonized plants were ranged in between 22-99 Newton. It was revealed that about 30-80% of landslide scare area was covered by naturally grown herbaceous and tree species during four years. The Important Value Index (IVI) of an individual plant was identified to know the relative dominance. The pullout resistive force was influenced by morphological parameters such as shoot height, diameter, length and numbers of roots. Link for e-copy: http://lib.frtc.gov.np/elibrary/?r=650
