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Add the result to your basketCommercially important medicinal and aromatic plants of Nepal and their distribution pattern and conservation measure along the elevation gradient of the Himalayas / BHATTARAI, K.R. in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal, 16 : 1 (January - June 2006)
Title : Commercially important medicinal and aromatic plants of Nepal and their distribution pattern and conservation measure along the elevation gradient of the Himalayas Material Type: printed text Authors: BHATTARAI, K.R., Author ; M. Ghimire, Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 3-13 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Medicinal and aromatic plants, elevation gradient, species richness, generalised linear model Abstract: This study aims to assess and evaluate the number of commercially important medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) found in the trade and explore their distribution pattern and conservation measures along the Himalayan elevation gradient of Nepal. The species data for this study are based on primary as well as secondary sources, where as elevation range data are based only on secondary sources. The number of MAPs species and number of conservation sites present in each 100 m elevation band is estimated by interpolation. The assessed numbers of commercial MAPs are assigned in to different life forms group to find the life form spectrum of commercial species. The number of MAPs species and conservation sites present in each 100 m elevation band are evaluated as a response variable where as elevation gradient is the predictor. The relationship between them is elucidated by scatter plot as well as generalised liner models.
In this study, we have assessed 143 species as commercial MAPs. The variation of MAPs species is found related to elevation. The MAPs species richness increases with increasing the elevation up to 1000 m then decrease with further increasing the elevation thus unimodal type of pattern is observed. The maximum numbers of MAPs are found at 1000 m but maximum numbers of conservation sites are found above this elevation range. We did not find the significant pattern between conservation sites and MAPs species richness along the elevation gradient of the Himalayas. The conservation sites of Nepal are less concentrated where MAPs species diversity is rich.Link for e-copy: http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/BANKO/article/view/357/349
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 1 (January - June 2006) . - 3-13 p.[article] Commercially important medicinal and aromatic plants of Nepal and their distribution pattern and conservation measure along the elevation gradient of the Himalayas [printed text] / BHATTARAI, K.R., Author ; M. Ghimire, Author . - 2006 . - 3-13 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 1 (January - June 2006) . - 3-13 p.
Keywords: Medicinal and aromatic plants, elevation gradient, species richness, generalised linear model Abstract: This study aims to assess and evaluate the number of commercially important medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) found in the trade and explore their distribution pattern and conservation measures along the Himalayan elevation gradient of Nepal. The species data for this study are based on primary as well as secondary sources, where as elevation range data are based only on secondary sources. The number of MAPs species and number of conservation sites present in each 100 m elevation band is estimated by interpolation. The assessed numbers of commercial MAPs are assigned in to different life forms group to find the life form spectrum of commercial species. The number of MAPs species and conservation sites present in each 100 m elevation band are evaluated as a response variable where as elevation gradient is the predictor. The relationship between them is elucidated by scatter plot as well as generalised liner models.
In this study, we have assessed 143 species as commercial MAPs. The variation of MAPs species is found related to elevation. The MAPs species richness increases with increasing the elevation up to 1000 m then decrease with further increasing the elevation thus unimodal type of pattern is observed. The maximum numbers of MAPs are found at 1000 m but maximum numbers of conservation sites are found above this elevation range. We did not find the significant pattern between conservation sites and MAPs species richness along the elevation gradient of the Himalayas. The conservation sites of Nepal are less concentrated where MAPs species diversity is rich.Link for e-copy: http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/BANKO/article/view/357/349
Title : Augmentation of germination in Sapindus mukorossi due to acid scarification in Jhanjhatpur nursery Material Type: printed text Authors: THAPA, H.B., Author ; GAUTAM, S.K., Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 14- 20 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Sapindus mukorossi, germination, acid, pre-treatment Abstract: The study on ‘effects of pre-sowing treatments on germination of Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn,’ was carried out in Jhanjhatpur nursery, Kailali district in April 2004. About 15- months old healthy seeds were treated in one of thirty ways before sowing and sown from 1 to 7 April 2004 in drills in a nursery bed at a spacing of 5 cm x 10 cm. The analysis revealed that thirty pre-treatments significantly differed in germination in 1-month (4-weeks) and 2-months (9-weeks) but these pre-treatments did not vary in 3-months (13-weeks). In 4-weeks, the pre-treatment, 90-minutes in concentrated hydrochloric acid significantly differed with twenty-five pre-treatments except the four pre-treatments of 15, 45, 60 and 75 minutes in concentrated acid. The highest germination (90%) was found in the pretreatment, 90-minutes in acid, which was followed by the germination (63%) in the pretreatment, 75-minutes in concentrated acid in 3-weeks. The highest non-germinated good seeds were in pre-treatment, 30% in 96 hours in cold water, followed by the pre-treatment, 27% in 5-minutes in boiled water and 72-hours in cold water. The highest non-germinated rotten seeds were in the pre-treatments, 3-minutes in boiled water and 72-hours in cold water and 10 minutes in acid, followed by the five pre-treatments, 3-minutes in boiled water and 120 hours in cold water, 5-minutes in boiled water then 24 and 72 hours in cold water, 5-minutes and 60-minutes in concentrated acid. The two pre-treatments, 75 and 90 minutes in concentrated acid can be used to get quicker and higher germination. The four pre-treatments, 3 minutes in boiled water and 48 hours in cold water, 5-minutes in boiled water and 120 hours in cold water, 144 hours in cold water and 120 hours in cow dung slurry are suggested as an alternative to acid treatments, if acid is not readily available in the market and there is a problem of handling the acid. Link for e-copy: http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/BANKO/article/view/358/350
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 1 (January - June 2006) . - 14- 20 p.[article] Augmentation of germination in Sapindus mukorossi due to acid scarification in Jhanjhatpur nursery [printed text] / THAPA, H.B., Author ; GAUTAM, S.K., Author . - 2006 . - 14- 20 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 1 (January - June 2006) . - 14- 20 p.
Keywords: Sapindus mukorossi, germination, acid, pre-treatment Abstract: The study on ‘effects of pre-sowing treatments on germination of Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn,’ was carried out in Jhanjhatpur nursery, Kailali district in April 2004. About 15- months old healthy seeds were treated in one of thirty ways before sowing and sown from 1 to 7 April 2004 in drills in a nursery bed at a spacing of 5 cm x 10 cm. The analysis revealed that thirty pre-treatments significantly differed in germination in 1-month (4-weeks) and 2-months (9-weeks) but these pre-treatments did not vary in 3-months (13-weeks). In 4-weeks, the pre-treatment, 90-minutes in concentrated hydrochloric acid significantly differed with twenty-five pre-treatments except the four pre-treatments of 15, 45, 60 and 75 minutes in concentrated acid. The highest germination (90%) was found in the pretreatment, 90-minutes in acid, which was followed by the germination (63%) in the pretreatment, 75-minutes in concentrated acid in 3-weeks. The highest non-germinated good seeds were in pre-treatment, 30% in 96 hours in cold water, followed by the pre-treatment, 27% in 5-minutes in boiled water and 72-hours in cold water. The highest non-germinated rotten seeds were in the pre-treatments, 3-minutes in boiled water and 72-hours in cold water and 10 minutes in acid, followed by the five pre-treatments, 3-minutes in boiled water and 120 hours in cold water, 5-minutes in boiled water then 24 and 72 hours in cold water, 5-minutes and 60-minutes in concentrated acid. The two pre-treatments, 75 and 90 minutes in concentrated acid can be used to get quicker and higher germination. The four pre-treatments, 3 minutes in boiled water and 48 hours in cold water, 5-minutes in boiled water and 120 hours in cold water, 144 hours in cold water and 120 hours in cow dung slurry are suggested as an alternative to acid treatments, if acid is not readily available in the market and there is a problem of handling the acid. Link for e-copy: http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/BANKO/article/view/358/350
Title : An overview of the Biosphere Reserve concept and its application to Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: JHA, SHREE GOPAL, Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 21-24 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Biosphere reserve, conservation, ecosystem, conservation Abstract: The present paper provides an overview on the concepts of biosphere reserves. The biosphere reserve concept has been developed within the framework of the UNESCO’s Programme on Man and Biosphere (MAB). The paper spells out definition, objectives, characteristics, function, beneficiaries, structure and design, and criteria for the selection of Biosphere Reserves etc. Link for e-copy: http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/BANKO/article/view/359/351
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 1 (January - June 2006) . - 21-24 p.[article] An overview of the Biosphere Reserve concept and its application to Nepal [printed text] / JHA, SHREE GOPAL, Author . - 2006 . - 21-24 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 1 (January - June 2006) . - 21-24 p.
Keywords: Biosphere reserve, conservation, ecosystem, conservation Abstract: The present paper provides an overview on the concepts of biosphere reserves. The biosphere reserve concept has been developed within the framework of the UNESCO’s Programme on Man and Biosphere (MAB). The paper spells out definition, objectives, characteristics, function, beneficiaries, structure and design, and criteria for the selection of Biosphere Reserves etc. Link for e-copy: http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/BANKO/article/view/359/351
Title : The issues of oppressed groups’ access to collectively managed resources: an empirical analysis Material Type: printed text Authors: Bhubaneshwar Dhakal, Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 25-31 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Community forest, exclusion, livelihood, protected rights, special need group Abstract: Oppressed groups’ problem in collective management of resource is examined in the case of Kami’s (Blacksmith) access to charcoal in community forests in Nepal. A field survey shows that almost a half forest user groups have excluded the Kami for charcoal collection. In the government policies, rights of households with special needs are not clearly defined and protected. In an econometric analysis of the user groups, this study identified forest size, group size, intensive external support and groups’ meeting frequency are the factors determining the charcoal distribution in community forests. Link for e-copy: http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/BANKO/article/view/360/352
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 1 (January - June 2006) . - 25-31 p.[article] The issues of oppressed groups’ access to collectively managed resources: an empirical analysis [printed text] / Bhubaneshwar Dhakal, Author . - 2006 . - 25-31 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 1 (January - June 2006) . - 25-31 p.
Keywords: Community forest, exclusion, livelihood, protected rights, special need group Abstract: Oppressed groups’ problem in collective management of resource is examined in the case of Kami’s (Blacksmith) access to charcoal in community forests in Nepal. A field survey shows that almost a half forest user groups have excluded the Kami for charcoal collection. In the government policies, rights of households with special needs are not clearly defined and protected. In an econometric analysis of the user groups, this study identified forest size, group size, intensive external support and groups’ meeting frequency are the factors determining the charcoal distribution in community forests. Link for e-copy: http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/BANKO/article/view/360/352
Title : Forest management planning in the Terai: sharing experiences from Sabaiya, Parsa Material Type: printed text Authors: THAPA, Y.B., Author ; P. L. Shaha, Author ; GHIMIRE,B., Author ; Arjun k.C., Author ; S. Kamacharya, Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 32-34 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Forest management, stand parameters, volume table, Sabaiya Abstract: The Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation is in the process of developing operational forest management mechanisms for the Terai regions of Nepal. The Sabaiya pilot scheme in Parsa is under implementation, which witnessed experiences in several issues in the process. The paper aims to share technical experiences with wider audiences. It highlights anomalies in scheme estimation and final enumeration in basic stand parameters such as basal area and volume. It presents possible reasons and provide analysis and insights for future management planning of Terai forests. The paper concludes with a need for more technical information generation, analysis and utilisation approaches in forest management in Nepal.
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 1 (January - June 2006) . - 32-34 p.[article] Forest management planning in the Terai: sharing experiences from Sabaiya, Parsa [printed text] / THAPA, Y.B., Author ; P. L. Shaha, Author ; GHIMIRE,B., Author ; Arjun k.C., Author ; S. Kamacharya, Author . - 2006 . - 32-34 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 1 (January - June 2006) . - 32-34 p.
Keywords: Forest management, stand parameters, volume table, Sabaiya Abstract: The Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation is in the process of developing operational forest management mechanisms for the Terai regions of Nepal. The Sabaiya pilot scheme in Parsa is under implementation, which witnessed experiences in several issues in the process. The paper aims to share technical experiences with wider audiences. It highlights anomalies in scheme estimation and final enumeration in basic stand parameters such as basal area and volume. It presents possible reasons and provide analysis and insights for future management planning of Terai forests. The paper concludes with a need for more technical information generation, analysis and utilisation approaches in forest management in Nepal.
Title : Household characteristics and perception of users towards the environmental changes within community forests in the Dhaulagiri hills of Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: Ashok Baniya, Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 35-40 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: environment quality, perception, logistic regression, and variable Abstract: This paper investigates how households’ characteristics, in light of community forestry intervention in the Western Hill of Nepal, influence the perception of environmental quality. Two types of data were used in this study, survey data on household’s characteristics and environmental perception from 212 households and individual level survey data. It was found, taking from the evidences from community forestry, that households’ characteristics are associated with perception of environment quality. Perception on environment quality is important from two angles that is firstly, it indicates objective environment quality degradation; secondly, it pave the way for designing the programme aiming to change the environmental behavior of forest users within community forestry. Link for e-copy: http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/BANKO/article/view/361/353
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 1 (January - June 2006) . - 35-40 p.[article] Household characteristics and perception of users towards the environmental changes within community forests in the Dhaulagiri hills of Nepal [printed text] / Ashok Baniya, Author . - 2006 . - 35-40 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 1 (January - June 2006) . - 35-40 p.
Keywords: environment quality, perception, logistic regression, and variable Abstract: This paper investigates how households’ characteristics, in light of community forestry intervention in the Western Hill of Nepal, influence the perception of environmental quality. Two types of data were used in this study, survey data on household’s characteristics and environmental perception from 212 households and individual level survey data. It was found, taking from the evidences from community forestry, that households’ characteristics are associated with perception of environment quality. Perception on environment quality is important from two angles that is firstly, it indicates objective environment quality degradation; secondly, it pave the way for designing the programme aiming to change the environmental behavior of forest users within community forestry. Link for e-copy: http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/BANKO/article/view/361/353
Title : Growth of Uttis (Alnus nepalensis) monitored in a trial plantation at Pakhribas, Dhankuta, Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: BARAKOTI, Dr. T.P., Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 41-45 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Nepalese alder vs Uttis, height, diameter, biomass, Pakhribas Abstract: A long-term growth monitoring experiment on Uttis (Alnus nepalensis) was conducted in the permanent sample plots of the Agricultural Research Station (ARS) Pakhribas, Dhankuta for 10 years (1992-2001). The average annual increment in diameter at breast height was 2.14 cm in the 8th year, and was 0.13 cm in the 16th year of planting. The trees grew 44 cm to 130 cm per year irrespective of the age. The highest growth rate correspondend with higher rainfall during summer (March-April). Estimated biomass of stem and branches increased by 2-2.5 times within the 10 year period. Thinning and felling of the trees needed to provide better growing environment. The data would be useful for growth modelling and proper management of Uttis plantation in Nepal. Link for e-copy: http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/BANKO/article/view/363/355
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 1 (January - June 2006) . - 41-45 p.[article] Growth of Uttis (Alnus nepalensis) monitored in a trial plantation at Pakhribas, Dhankuta, Nepal [printed text] / BARAKOTI, Dr. T.P., Author . - 2006 . - 41-45 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 1 (January - June 2006) . - 41-45 p.
Keywords: Nepalese alder vs Uttis, height, diameter, biomass, Pakhribas Abstract: A long-term growth monitoring experiment on Uttis (Alnus nepalensis) was conducted in the permanent sample plots of the Agricultural Research Station (ARS) Pakhribas, Dhankuta for 10 years (1992-2001). The average annual increment in diameter at breast height was 2.14 cm in the 8th year, and was 0.13 cm in the 16th year of planting. The trees grew 44 cm to 130 cm per year irrespective of the age. The highest growth rate correspondend with higher rainfall during summer (March-April). Estimated biomass of stem and branches increased by 2-2.5 times within the 10 year period. Thinning and felling of the trees needed to provide better growing environment. The data would be useful for growth modelling and proper management of Uttis plantation in Nepal. Link for e-copy: http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/BANKO/article/view/363/355
Title : Participatory assessment of biodiversity conservation in community forestry in Nepal Material Type: printed text Authors: ACHARYA, K.P., Author ; K. R. Goutam, Author ; B. K. Acharya, Author ; G. Gautam, Author Publication Date: 2006 Article on page: 46-56 p. Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Nepal, community forestry, biodiversity conservation and livelihoods Abstract: The Community Forestry has been the most effective means of managing common forest resources in Nepal. Besides rehabilitating degraded hills, improving environment and contributing to the rural livelihoods, community forestry is claimed to be a major means of biodiversity conservation. It is also argued that the prevalent approach of community forest management threats to the conservation of biodiversity. This paper is based on the findings from two community forest user groups from Central Nepal and argues that the users’ innovative practices of active forest management favor biodiversity conservation. The study has documented users’ innovations to conserve biodiversity in community managed forests. Link for e-copy: http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/BANKO/article/view/364
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 1 (January - June 2006) . - 46-56 p.[article] Participatory assessment of biodiversity conservation in community forestry in Nepal [printed text] / ACHARYA, K.P., Author ; K. R. Goutam, Author ; B. K. Acharya, Author ; G. Gautam, Author . - 2006 . - 46-56 p.
Languages : English (eng)
in BANKO JANAKARI - वनको जानकारी : A Journal of Forestry Information for Nepal > 16 : 1 (January - June 2006) . - 46-56 p.
Keywords: Nepal, community forestry, biodiversity conservation and livelihoods Abstract: The Community Forestry has been the most effective means of managing common forest resources in Nepal. Besides rehabilitating degraded hills, improving environment and contributing to the rural livelihoods, community forestry is claimed to be a major means of biodiversity conservation. It is also argued that the prevalent approach of community forest management threats to the conservation of biodiversity. This paper is based on the findings from two community forest user groups from Central Nepal and argues that the users’ innovative practices of active forest management favor biodiversity conservation. The study has documented users’ innovations to conserve biodiversity in community managed forests. Link for e-copy: http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/BANKO/article/view/364
