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Effects of management and disturbance gradients on a bird fauna in Chitwan National Park and its Buffer Zone

radhawagle2000 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:41:52 +0000

Abstract:

Chitwan National Park pioneered a participatory model of conservation as a buffer zone management programme in Nepal. Buffer Zone Community Forests have been handed over to the community for sustainable use of resources, and provide benefits to both wildlife and people. However, there is inadequate evaluation about the impact of buffer zone programs on conservation of wildlife.

Effectiveness of root and foliage system of grasses

gandhiv — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:35:11 +0000

Synopsis:

This research was carried out aiming at evaluating the root and foliage system of four grasses – Napier, Molasses, Stylo and Amliso. Stylo and Molasses are most effective in armouring slope against surface erosion from both runoff and rain splash due to their dense surface cover, low canopy and small leaves. Amliso and Napier are most effective in reinforcing soil by providing a network of strong roots that increases the soil’s resistance to shear. Amliso can moderately support the soil mass by its strong and long fibrous roots.

Human-tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) conflict in Bardia National Park, Nepal

Babu Ram — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:33:35 +0000

Abstract:

Human-wildlife conflicts are common phenomena from the past and have become significant problems throughout the world. Big cats, which play a vital role in maintaining the ecosystem balance through prey-predator interaction, are now on the verge of extinction since they require large habitats, but much of their habitats have been fragmented and degraded. Therefore, frequent encounters with humans and their livestock have caused human-carnivore conflicts which result in retaliation killings.

Community Forestry in Changing Context: Emerging Market Opportunities and Tenure Rights

forestrynepal — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:14:43 +0000

Abstract:

This report identifies the challenges for Nepal’s community forestry in responding to the changing livelihoods and emerging market opportunities. Whilst community forestry has been regarded as a radical programme with its early inception during the 1980s, it has not been adequately adaptive to the changing contexts of the recent years. Instead, the state has maintained control over the productive forests and lands in order to secure revenue and to meet the vested interests of the ruling elites.

Species diversity and distribution of bats in Panchase region of Nepal

forestrynepal — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:24:38 +0000

Species diversity and distribution of bats in Panchase region of Nepal, Achyut, Aryal, and Dhungel S. K. , Tigerpaper, Volume 36, Number 2, Bangkok, p.14-18, (2009)

Carbon Sequestration in Schima‐Castanopsis Forest: A Case Study from Palpa District

forestrynepal — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:10:18 +0000

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Forests are natural carbon sink and play an important role in sequestrating the atmospheric carbon into biomass and soil. Estimation of total biomass and soil carbon sequestered in any forest is very important as it gives ecological and economic benefits to the local people. Schima‐Castanopsis forests were selected for the study in Palpa district with the objectives of quantifying the total carbon sequestration, and evaluation of aspect and elevation on carbon storage. Stratified random sampling method was used for assessing biomass.

Citation: Bishnu Prasad Shrestha. 2009. Carbon Sequestration in Schima‐Castanopsis Forest: A Case Study from Palpa District. The Greenery - a Journal of Environment and Biodiversity. Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 34-40. [online 2009-10-27].

Climate Change Induced Potential Impacts (eco‐physiological) on Insect‐Pests in Nepalese Forests: A Synopsis for Future Research and Management

forestrynepal — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:04:46 +0000

Abstract:

This study aims at reviewing the available literatures on the eco-physiological impacts of climate change on forest insect-pests and its hosts. Methodology adopted for preparing the paper is the critical review of literatures available in Copenhagen University’s Life library databases. Withstanding with the global projections of climate change, Nepal will experience a noticeable rise in temperature and changed rainfall pattern throughout the country in years to come. These changes can create mixed eco-physiological impacts over the insect-pests of Nepalese Forests.

Citation: Bidya Nath Jha. 2009. Climate Change Induced Potential Impacts (eco‐physiological) on Insect‐Pests in Nepalese Forests: A Synopsis for Future Research and Management. The Greenery - a Journal of Environment and Biodiversity. Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 4-13. [online 2009-10-27].

Reading Himalayan Landscapes over Time: Environmental Perception, Knowledge and Practice in Nepal and Ladakh

forestrynepal — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:34:30 +0000

Synopsis:

The authors of this book propose a new interpretation of the diversity and transformation of Himalayan landscapes through a study of the relationship between Nepalese and Ladakhi societies and their environment. Natural data on the range, demography, perceptions and representations of environments, their history, current examples of resource management are the subject of often unprecedented investigations.

Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies in Nepal’s Forest Sector: How can Rural Communities Benefit?

forestrynepal — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:21:43 +0000

Synopsis:

This paper outlines options for rural communities to participate in climate change mitigation and adaptation activities in the forest sector in Nepal. We look at the various institutional barriers that would need to be overcome, as well as the existing institutional opportunities, particularly in relation to tenure rights. This paper is based largely on “Forest Governance and Climate Change in Nepal” (Pokharel et. al. 2009b), with additional inputs from more recently published studies.

The principle findings are threefold:

Problems and Prospects of REDD in Community Based Forest Management System

forestrynepal — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:17:16 +0000

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Deforestation and forest degradation are the second leading causes of global warming. Interest in the potential of avoided deforestation has been growing and solutions to the problems are currently being worked out through the development of proposed mechanism under the Kyoto Protocol (KP) called Reducing Emission Thorough Deforestation and Degradation (REDD).

Citation: Yubraj Bhusal. 2009. Problems and Prospects of REDD in Community Based Forest Management System. The Greenery - a Journal of Environment and Biodiversity. Vol. 7, No. 1, pp. 46-52. [online 2009-10-19].