Uniyal, V. P.

• Assessment of Butterflies in a Montane Temperate forest of Allain-duhaingan Catchment in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India - Proposed Hydroelectric Project Site

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Authors

Manish Bhardwaj , V. P. Uniyal

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 10 (2009), Pagination: 1357-1366

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40 species of butterflies, under 26 genera and 5 families were recorded from four habitat types of Allain-Duhaingan (streams) catchment, where a hydroelectric power station is proposed. Results from diversity indices and ANOVA showed that the butterfly species richness (F = 4.06, P = 0.001) and abundance (F = 2.71, P = 0.003) varied in different habitats. Species richness and abundance was higher along disturbed habitat (logging, project activities etc.) while, rarity was restricted to the most undisturbed habitats of the study area.

Keywords

Butterfly Diversity, Species Richness, Montane Temperate Forest, Kullu, Himachal
Pradesh.

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• Use of Spiders (Araneae) as Indicator for Monitoring of Habitat Conditions in Tarai Conservation Area, India

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Authors

Upamanyu Hore , V. P. Uniyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 10 (2008), Pagination: 1371-1380

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The efficacy of spider as indicator of habitat conditions in Tarai Conservation Area was examined. To compare habitat specific spider communities, five vegetation types were sampled from March 2005 to August 2006 by using pitfall traps and other semi- quantitative collection methods along transects. Along with spider sampling 11 habitat variables on sampled transects for each habitat types were measured. Cluster analysis and subsequent indicator value analysis produced substantially different cluster numbers for the five habitat-specific spider communities. Indicator species of each habitat were identified and species found strongly influenced by canopy cover and moistures regime in the habitat.

Keywords

Spiders, Indicator Species, Habitat Conditions, Tarai, Conservation

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• Occurrence of Tiger Beetles (Cicindelidae : Coleoptera) in Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand

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Authors

Manish Bhardwaj , Vinay K. Bhargav , V. P. Uniyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 12 (2008), Pagination: 1636-1645

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Tiger beetles (Cicindelidae) are proposed as a good indicator group for identifying area for biodiversity monitoring. The present study documenting twelve species of Tiger beetles in five different habitat types in Chilla Wildlife Sanctuary of Rajaji National Park. Riverine habitat was found to be appropriate habitat for eight Tiger beetle species.

Keywords

Tiger Beetles, Cicindelidae, Biodiversity Indicator, Chilla WLS, Rajaji NP, Uttarakhand

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• Bird Records from Simbalbara Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh

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Authors

Vinay K. Bhargav , V. P. Uniyal , Swati Kittur , K. Sivakumar

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Indian Forester, Vol 133, No 10 (2007), Pagination: 1411-1418

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• Butterflies of Nanda Devi National Park - a World Heritage Site

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Authors

V. P. Uniyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 130, No 6 (2004), Pagination: 800-804

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Nanda Devi National Park, declared as such in 1982, was further made a Biosphere Reserve in January 1988. Realising its biological diversity and several rare and endangered endemic floral and faunal species, it was decalred a world heritage site by the United Nations in Dec. 1988. This research supports many plant and faunal spices. The author has documented 35 butterfly species belonging to 25 genera and four families, as a result of his study between in 2001, in this Park, as part of the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre Lansdowne expedition in this region.

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• Butterflies of Nanda Devi National Park - a World Heritage Site

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V. P. Uniyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 130, No 7 (2004), Pagination: 800-804

Abstract

Nanda Devi National Park, declared as such in 1982, was further made a Biosphere Reserve in January 1988. Realising its biological diversity and several rare and endangered endemic floral and faunal species, it was decalred a world heritage site by the United Nations in Dec. 1988. This research supports many plant and faunal spices. The author has documented 35 butterfly species belonging to 25 genera and four families, as a result of his study between in 2001, in this Park, as part of the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre Lansdowne expedition in this region.

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• Altitudinal Distribution of Tiger Beetles (Cicindelidae : Coleoptera) in Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area, Western Himalaya

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Authors

V. P. Uniyal , P. K. Mathur

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Indian Forester, Vol 126, No 10 (2000), Pagination: 1141-1143

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• Baseline Information of Floral and Faunal Diversity for Long Term Ecological Monitoring of Dhanolti Eco Park - Mussoorie forest Division, Uttarakhand

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Authors

Preeti S. Virkar , V. P. Uniyal , A. K. Banerjee

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Indian Forester, Vol 138, No 6 (2012), Pagination: 513-517

Abstract

Long term ecological monitoring of biodiversity is practicable with an inventory of its floral and faunal diversity. With this view, the documentation of biodiversity of the two fenced areas of Dhanolti reserve forest of Mussoorie forest division has been prepared (Site 1 and Site 2). Long term ecological monltoring locations were established for assigning changes in the biodiversity of the fenced area.

Keywords

Biodiversity, Indicators, Flora, Fauna, Fenced Area, Landscape, Ecological Monitoring

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• An Assessment of Bird Diversity Around Joshimath Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Uttarakhand

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Authors

Rohi Jan , V. P. Uniyal , Anita Chauhan

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Indian Forester, Vol 137, No 10 (2011), Pagination: 1160-1164

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Assessment of bird diversity has been conducted in different forest types (conifer, oak, mixed) and human settlement and area around Joshimath, the buffer zone of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. Point count transect and line transect method were applied for bird survey. Dominance was found to be higher in conifer patch. Species evenness was found in human habitation which is in accordance with middisturbance hypothesis. Kail (Pinus wallichiana) was dominant tree-species in all the habitats. The study recorded 95 bird with the one vulnerable species Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii). The study recommends for sound conservation management practices in and around the buffer area as it was a good repository of bird diversity of the entire biosphere reserve.

Keywords

Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Bird Diversity, Buffer Area , Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii)

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• Spider Diversity Along Altitudinal Gradient in Milam Valley Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Western Himalaya

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Authors

Shazia Quasin , V. P. Uniyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 137, No 10 (2011), Pagination: 1207-1211

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During preliminary investigation of spiders in Milam Valley, Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, the authors documented a total of 86 species/morphospecies under 39 genus and 16 families. Araneidae was the most dominant family recording 26 species belonging to 8 genera. Spider fauna in the valley was rich and diverse. More extensive surveys are needed to be carried out in these unexplored regions of the Himalayas to document various species of spiders and other micro fauna.

Keywords

Diversity, Spiders, Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Milam Valley

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• Preliminary Investigation of Spider Diversity in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand, India

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S. Quasin , V. P. Uniyal

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Indian Forester, Vol 136, No 10 (2010), Pagination: 1340-1345

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A study was conducted to document spider diversity in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. The Area is dense forest of Chir pine (Pinus roxburghii), Oak (Quercus semicarpifolia), Birch (Quercus leucotracophora) and Rhododendrons. A total of 64 species/morphospecies under 40 genus and 19 families were recorded. Majority of the spiders collected were web forming due to moist climate and dense vegetation.

Keywords

Spider Diversity, Kedarnath Wild Life Sanctuary, Sparassidae, Lycosidae, Thomisidae,
Xysticus Sp

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• Life History of Chionaema coccinae Recorded from Dehradun, Uttarakhand

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Authors

Abesh Kumar Sanyal , V. P. Uniyal , Kailash Chandra

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Indian Forester, Vol 139, No 7 (2013), Pagination: 645-647

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Life history stages of the Arctiid moth Chionaema coccinae, Moore, 1878 (Subfamily Lithosiinae) were recorded in Wildlife Institute of India campus, Dehradun. Larva, pupa and cocoon structure along with male female dimorphism were described. The cocoon along with the pupa were kept upto emergence of the adult to confirm species identification.

Keywords

Cyana, Larva, Cocoon, Host plant, Moth, Life cycle

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• Moth Assemblages (Lepidoptera: Heterocera) as a Potential Conservation Tool for Biodiversity Monitoring - Study in Western Himalayan Protected Areas

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Authors

Pritha Dey ¹, V. P. Uniyal ¹, Abesh K. Sanyal ¹

Affiliations
1 Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun Uttarakhand, IN

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Indian Forester, Vol 141, No 9 (2015), Pagination: 985-992

Abstract

Insects have long been ignored in the conservation approaches despite their fundamental roles in terrestrial ecosystems. Considering the lack in taxonomic expertise in the diverse insect groups, they are slowly making their way into the biodiversity monitoring studies. Moths belonging to the third largest insect order Lepidoptera are a hugely diverse and functionally important group, which can be a potential bio-indicator group in this present situation of environment degradation. Recent studies have brought this less studied group in focus for addressing conservation issues and a lot remains to be explored about this fascinating group of insects. In this paper we have shown some preliminary results of two studies done on moth assemblage in Western Himalayan Protected Areas. The studies aim to give an insight about the community structure and distribution patterns within the assemblages which can be a way forward for future bio-monitoring studies.

Keywords

Moths, Biodiversity Indicators, Western Himalaya, Protected Areas.

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• Spider Assemblage in Askot Wildlife Sanctuary:A High Altitude Ecosystem

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Authors

Uttaran Bandyopadhyay ¹, Shazia Quasin ², V. P. Uniyal ²

Affiliations
1 Post Graduate Department of Environmental Science, Asutosh College, Kolkata, IN
2 Wildlife Institute of India, Post Box #18, Chandrabani, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IN

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 142, No 10 (2016), Pagination: 1019-1023

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Spiders have a great ecological importance (such as bio-pesticides, prey for predators) and thus need thorough study and conservation. This is a study to build up a primary database for the Askot Wildlife Sanctuary (AWLS) region, collected from various habitats to assess the diversity and distribution. A total numbers of 40 quadrats were selected and sampled using semi-quantitative collection techniques such as: vegetation beating, ground hand collection, aerial hand collection and litter sampling. Overall 21 families (total 497 individuals) of spiders were recorded from AWLS area. Family composition varied substantially across the habitats with Oxyopidae (36.02%) being the most dominant group found followed by Lycosidae (22.33%) and then Salticidae (9.66%). We also reported families: Deinopidae, Hersiliidae, Nephilidae, Pisauridae, and Scytodidae that are some interesting records for the region. This is the first inventory of spider fauna from this region including several undescribed species.

Keywords

Spiders, Bio-Indicators, Diversity, Family, Conservatio.

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