K. R. Singh

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Many species of waterfowl are migratory and their movements are governed by variations in the season, availability of water bodies and food in their natural habitat. Their habitats can be protected against excessive use of water bodies, hunting and disturbance.

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K. R. Singh

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Rehabilitation of villagers from protected area is one of major problems of forest and wildlife managers in India. The present case study involving relocation of a part of village from Chandaka - Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary near Bhubaneswar, based on participatory approach, is one of the success stories which throws light on the possible methodology for relocating villagers from protected area by developing a sense of mutual trust and understanding. The method can be applied also for any Community problem, rehabilitation proposal arising due to irrigation, mining, industrial or other project and even for Community Development.

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K. R. Singh

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This paper emphasises the need for a change in the culture and attitude of people as well as the authorities for the sustainable management of protected areas. An effort has been made to highlight the basic management problems of protected area and some solutions have been suggested to overcome these problems with people's participation.

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N. K. Shukla , K. R. Singh , R. S. Singh

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Based on tests carried out on small clear specimens, the physical and mechanical properties of Robinia pseud-acacia, Fraxinus spp., and Ailanthus spp., obtained from Srinagar (J & K), are reported, discussed and compared with Robinia pseud-acacia (U.S.A.), Fraxinus excelsior (UK) and Ailanthus Integrifolia (Buxa. W.B.) and also with Tectona grandis. The safe working stresses and comparative suitability indices for various industrial and engineering uses have also been evaluated and reported. It is observed that although Robinia pseud-acacia and Fraxinus spp. From Srinagar (J & K) are slightly heavier than their U.S.A., and U.K., counterparts in strength properties the former are not consistently superior. Based on the strength propeties, the end-uses of Robinia pseud-acacia and fraxinus spp. are also suggested.

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A. C. Sekhar , K. R. Singh

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Physical and Mechanical properties have been evaluated and reported in green, air-dry and kilu-dry conditions based on small clear specimens obtained from ten logs from ten different naturally grown trees of Canarium strictum. Roxb. (Lhuna) received from Margherita Range Digboi Division, Assam in thid paper. The results have been compared with standard teak in green, air-dry and kilu-dry conditions calculated values based on strength specific gravity formulae have also been reported for comparison.

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A. C. Sekhar , K. R. Singh

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Phaysical and Mechanical tests were done in green, Air-dry and Kiln-dry conditions on small clear specimens obtained from 4 logs from 4 different naturally grown trees of Terminalia citrina received from Digboi Division, Assam. The results have been compared with the Standard Teak in green, Air-dry and Kiln-dry conditions. Calculated values based on strength-specific gravity formulae have also been given for comparison.

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