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Vasistha, H. B.
- Rehabilitation of Mined Degraded Lands in the Himalayas through Silvi-pastoral Models
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Indian Forester, Vol 130, No 4 (2004), Pagination: 398-404Abstract
The impact of silvi-pastoral measures on water conservation particularly on soil moisture, water holding capacity and infiltration rate were studied in limestone mined rehabilitated areas at lambidhar near Mussoorie, Garhwal Himalaya. Appreciable changes have been recorded for these parameters after 7 years of rehabilitation. A significant increase was recorded in soil moisture percentage, from 6.63 in un-rehabilitated control site to 26.55 in rehabilitated site. Similar trend was also observed in water holding capacity, which has increased from 18.33% (in control site) to 32.26% (in rehabilitated site). A significant reduction in infiltration rate was observed from 27.0 cm/hr in control site to 15.22 cm/hr in rehabilitated site. The pronounced impact on these hydrological parameters may be attributed to the combined effect of grasses, shrubs and trees used in silvi-pastoral measures.- Community Structure and Biomass Production in a Restored Rock Phosphate Mine
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Indian Forester, Vol 123, No 5 (1997), Pagination: 371-378Abstract
Community structure of vegetation and biomass productionlhectarein an ecologically restored rock phosphate mine has been evaluated after ten years of restoration. Mining adversely effects the natural resources of the area viz; vegetation, soil, water etc. Productivity and natural resource components of mined lands can be restored by using natural successional patterns based on ecological principles. In the present investigation attempt has been made to evaluate the community structure and biomass of vegetation in a ten year old ecologically restored rock phosphate mine located in a tropical dry deciduous forest (pre mine) in Northern India. Findings of the present study reveal that most of the species of grasses and shrubs planted initially to restore the areas have been replaced by naturally invading species. The restored plant community has herbs and grasses> shrubs> tree pattern of multistoreyed community organization. Total aboveground standing crop biomass (oven dry weight) after ten years of ecological restoration is 43.94 tonnes/hectare mainly contributed by the tree species (93.58%).- Global Environment Security : Role of Tropical Forest Therein
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Indian Forester, Vol 118, No 5 (1992), Pagination: 367-370Abstract
The paper summarizes the changing pattern of environmental degradation, identifies causes of these catastrophes and discusses the role of tropical forests in ensuring the global environmental security. Steps have been suggested which will assist in protection, preservation, conservation and afforestation of tropical forests. Need to have a partnership of developed countries in preserving the global environment an regreenlng of the earth has been stressed.- Ecological Rehabilitation of Surface Mined Lands
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Indian Forester, Vol 117, No 6 (1991), Pagination: 485-493Abstract
In this paper various measures for reclamation of surface mined lands have been suggested to keep the ecological balance and sustainable ecosystem.- Germination Behaviour of Buddleja asiatica Lour-a Promising Shrub for Regreening of Degraded Habitats
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Indian Forester, Vol 115, No 2 (1989), Pagination: 120-121Abstract
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Indian Forester, Vol 115, No 12 (1989), Pagination: 875-883Abstract
Present paper emphasizes the role of ecological approach in restoring the degraded mined ecosystem. The four important steps for an effective eco-restoration programme are (i) assessment of The problems, (ii) ecological maintainance of essential processes, (iii) preservation of genetic diversity and (iv) sustainable utilization of species and ecosystems. A case study of eco-restoration of Durmala rock phosphate mine has been presented which shows that after four years of reclamation, the area stabilizes and provides bospitable environment for bumans as well as animal species of birds, reptiles, rabbits etc.- Germination Capacity of Trema politoria Planch - an Economic Plant Species
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Indian Forester, Vol 114, No 2 (1988), Pagination: 102-104Abstract
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Indian Forester, Vol 112, No 7 (1986), Pagination: 621-632Abstract
Environmental effects of mining have been highlighted and various parameters essential for a successful reclamation programme viz:- (i) Premining bench mark survey. (ii) Site preparation, (iii) Reforestion of site-ecosystem approach. (iv) Current revegetation pratices and needs of local population have been discussed. A case study of mine reclamation works done by authors in Doon Valley (Maldeota) on above lines has been presented. It has been concluded after 4 years of reclamation and monitoring that if local species are used for such areas they comparatively more suitable and betler adapted as well as economically and ecologically viable.- Prototype Hydroseeder Developed at F. R. L
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Indian Forester, Vol 112, No 4 (1986), Pagination: 366-368Abstract
No Abstract- Phytosociology and Standing Crop Biomass of Five Different Forest Types of East Dehra Dun Forest Division
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Indian Forester, Vol 110, No 8 (1984), Pagination: 791-801Abstract
no abstract- Community Structure and Biomass Production in a Northern Tropical Dry Mixed Deciduous Forest of East Dehra Dun Division
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Indian Forester, Vol 110, No 9 (1984), Pagination: 954-957Abstract
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