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Bhat, Jahangeer A.
- Changes in Carbon Stocks in Indian Forests : a Historical overview
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Mehraj A. Sheikh
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Munesh Kumar
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Jahangeer A. Bhat
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Nazir A. Pala
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V. R. S. Rawat
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N. P. Todaria
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Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 8 (2012), Pagination: 682-688Abstract
Reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD+) in Non-Annex-I countries is of central importance in efforts to combat climate change, because carbon management in forests will probably be the single most important st agenda of the first half of the 21st century in the context of the greenhouse effect and mitigation of global climatic changes. In this context we tried to know the position of Carbon stock in India from 1880 onwards by compiling the published literature, besides that the C stocks for the year 2003, 2005 and 2007 were also estimated on the basis of GS data published by Forest Survey of India. Carbon stocks in Indian forests from 1880 showed a marked decrease from 7940 Mt in 1880 to 3426 Mt in 1980 which have reduced to 3325.30 in 2003 to 3161.71 Mt in 2007. The carbon stock in India's forest biomass decreases continuously despite slight increase in forest cover of the country.Keywords
Carbon Stock, Biomass, Forest Cover, Flux, Carbon Sequestration
- People's Perceptions on Conservation Options and Use Value of a Protected Area in Garhwal Himalaya, India
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Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 10 (2012), Pagination: 961-967Abstract
The present study was carried out in parts of a protected area of Garhwal Himalaya, namely, Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (KWLS). The main aim of the study was to gather and analyze information from the sanctuary dwellers on conservation of natural resources and its value focusing on the needs of local inhabitants. Ninety three respondents of different age groups from two villages, one located within and the other on the fringe of the sanctuary, were considered for analysis. The respondent's opinions varied with regard to different conservation issues and their perception towards conservation and the value of wild animals, plants and wildlife sanctuary. Sixty (60%) percent of the respondents considered Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (KWLS) as an effective mechanism in the conservation of flora and fauna while 71% said that local communities contributed much more in conservation efforts prior to declaration of it as a wildlife sanctuary. Fifty seven (57%) percent of respondents think that being a sacred area any kind of disrespect around the vicinity of temple will make deity unhappy and 22% of respondents were of the opinion that the impact as a result of irregularities in climatic conditions can be checked by conserving plant resources. Sixty percent respondents reported damage to agricultural crops by wild animals.Keywords
Perception, Protected Area, Respondents, Wildlife Sanctuary- Carbon and Biomass Density of Trees in Duggada Area of Garhwal Himalaya, India
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1 Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand - 249161, IN
1 Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal), Uttarakhand - 249161, IN
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Indian Forester, Vol 140, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 18-22Abstract
Forests often store carbon at rates well below their potential and thus could be responsive to the management of enhanced carbon sequestration. The present study was carried out in Duggada area of Garhwal Himalaya to assess tree biomass and total carbon density. The dominant tree species were found Salix tetraseprma, Toona hexandra, Emblica -1 officinalis and Acacia catechu. Total carbon density was 525.15 mg ha and ranged between 81.27±4.82 for Bischofia -1 -1 javanica to 4.38±0.29 mg ha for Ficus religosa. Total tree biomass density (TBD) was 1050.30 mg ha and values varied -1 from 162.54±9.65 in Bischofia javanicato 8.77±0.59 mg ha for Ficus religosa. However, value of below ground biomass density (BGBD) was 806.95 and range between 128.8±7.85 for Bischofia javanicato 6.41±0.45 in Ficus religosa.Keywords
Biomass, Carbon, Himalaya, Density.References
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