Structure and composition of tree species in tropical moist deciduous forests of Eastern Ghats of Odisha, India, in response to human-induced disturbances

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-82
Author(s):  
Tirthabrata Sahoo ◽  
Laxmikanta Acharya ◽  
Pratap Chandra Panda
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Deciduous Forests ◽  
Eastern Ghats

The Effect of Periodical Cicadas on Growth of Five Tree Species in Midwestern Deciduous Forests

2010 ◽  
Vol 164 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
James H. Speer ◽  
Keith Clay ◽  
Graham Bishop ◽  
Michelle Creech
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Deciduous Forests ◽  
Periodical Cicadas

scholarly journals Forest Structure, Composition and Above Ground Biomass of Tree Community in Tropical Dry Forests of Eastern Ghats, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudam Charan SAHU ◽  
H.S. SURESH ◽  
N.H. RAVINDRANATH
Keyword(s):  
Forest Structure ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Basal Area ◽  
Eastern Ghats ◽  
Tropical Dry Forests ◽  
Above Ground Biomass ◽  
Importance Value ◽  
Shorea Robusta ◽  
Ground Biomass ◽  
C Stocks

The study of biomass, structure and composition of tropical forests implies also the investigation of forest productivity, protection of biodiversity and removal of CO2 from the atmosphere via C-stocks. The hereby study aimed at understanding the forest structure, composition and above ground biomass (AGB) of tropical dry deciduous forests of Eastern Ghats, India, where as a total of 128 sample plots (20 x 20 meters) were laid. The study showed the presence of 71 tree species belonging to 57 genera and 30 families. Dominant tree species was Shorea robusta with an importance value index (IVI) of 40.72, while Combretaceae had the highest family importance value (FIV) of 39.01. Mean stand density was 479 trees ha-1 and a basal area of 15.20 m2 ha-1. Shannon’s diversity index was 2.01 ± 0.22 and Simpson’s index was 0.85 ± 0.03. About 54% individuals were in the size between 10 and 20 cm DBH, indicating growing forests. Mean above ground biomass value was 98.87 ± 68.8 Mg ha-1. Some of the dominant species that contributed to above ground biomass were Shorea robusta (17.2%), Madhuca indica (7.9%), Mangifera indica (6.9%), Terminalia alata (6.9%) and Diospyros melanoxylon (4.4%), warranting extra efforts for their conservation. The results suggested that C-stocks of tropical dry forests can be enhanced by in-situ conserving the high C-density species and also by selecting these species for afforestation and stand improvement programs. Correlations were computed to understand the relationship between above ground biomass, diversity indices, density and basal area, which may be helpful for implementation of REDD+ (reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, and foster conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks) scheme.

scholarly journals Assessment of tree diversity in tropical deciduous forests of Northcentral Eastern Ghats, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 216-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Tarakeswara Naidu ◽  
D. Premavani ◽  
Sateesh Suthari ◽  
M. Venkaiah
Keyword(s):  
Tree Diversity ◽  
Deciduous Forests ◽  
Eastern Ghats ◽  
Tropical Deciduous Forests

Population Assessment of An Endemic Tree, Croton Scabiosus Bedd. (Euphorbiaceae)

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 209-216
Author(s):  
S. Salamma ◽  
A. Narayanaswamy ◽  
M. Naik ◽  
D. Veeranjaneyulu ◽  
M.V. Babu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Ex Situ Conservation ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Eastern Ghats ◽  
Population Assessment ◽  
Conservation Measures

The population of Croton scabiosus, an endemic tree species of southern Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh, India was assessed through random sampling in 15 localities spread over 8 locations. In sampled 37.5 h area, a total of 8737 mature individuals of Croton scabiosus was recorded. Of the 8 locations, Sanipaya sub population was found stable and considered elite owing to the maximum number of mature individuals, girth and height. In spite of good adult population, low number of seedlings and saplings of the species across the native terrain indicates its poor germination and recruitment warranting both in situ and ex situ conservation measures.

scholarly journals Estimation of forest cover restoration damaged by Siberian silkmoth using remote sensing data and maps

2019 ◽  
Vol 75 ◽  
pp. 02005
Author(s):  
Elena Fedotova
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Land Cover ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Forest Cover ◽  
Remote Sensing Data ◽  
Deciduous Forests ◽  
Sensing Data ◽  
Current State

The current state of the land cover has been estimated in the territories where in different years (1885, 1955, 1995) the forests were damaged by Siberian silkmoth. Dark-needle taiga is restored through the change of tree species. In 20 years in areas of dark-needle taiga there are graminoid communities, in 60 years we have deciduous forests there, and in 130 - dark needle forests, but not everywhere.

Selective logging alters allometric relationships of five tropical tree species in seasonal semi-deciduous forests

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 1633-1639 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Resende Rodrigues ◽  
Yves Rafael Bovolenta ◽  
José Antonio Pimenta ◽  
Edmilson Bianchini
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
Selective Logging ◽  
Tropical Tree ◽  
Deciduous Forests ◽  
Allometric Relationships ◽  
Tropical Tree Species

Understanding the patchy distribution of four-horned antelope Tetracerus quadricornis in a tropical dry deciduous forest in Central India

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koustubh Sharma ◽  
Raghunandan Singh Chundawat ◽  
Joanna Van Gruisen ◽  
Asad Rafi Rahmani
Keyword(s):  
Species Richness ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Deciduous Forest ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Deciduous Forests ◽  
Distribution Model ◽  
Patchy Distribution ◽  
Habitat Patches ◽  
Tree Species Richness ◽  
Tiger Reserve

Abstract:At the landscape level, the four-horned antelope is confined to tropical dry deciduous forests and within these, their distribution is patchy. Various factors have been proposed as determinants for their patchy distribution within landscapes, but none provided an adequate explanation. We hypothesized that availability of a constant supply of forage influenced the species distribution. We found that the four-horned antelope mainly fed on fruits and flowers, and that a total of 60% of the tree species in Panna Tiger Reserve bore fruits at different times of the year. High tree species richness in habitat patches was considered a surrogate for constant supply of forage for the four-horned antelope. Data from 547 sighting locations between 2002 and 2006 and six spatial layers were analysed using maximum entropy to produce a probability distribution model for the four-horned antelope in Panna Tiger Reserve. Our model predicted that habitat patches summing up to only 9.5% of the 543 km2 of Panna Tiger Reserve had high probability of distribution (>0.5) of four-horned antelope. Although all variables contributed to the distribution model of the four-horned antelope, explanatory power was highest for tree species richness within habitat patches. The distribution of four-horned antelope within tropical dry deciduous forests can be treated as an indicator of high tree diversity and hence habitat quality.

scholarly journals In Vitro Propagation of Croton Scabiosus Bedd. (Euphorbiaceae), an Endemic and Vulnerable Tree Species

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-241
Author(s):  
B. Ravi Prasad Rao ◽  
S. Salamma
Keyword(s):  
Tree Species ◽  
In Vitro Propagation ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Natural Habitat ◽  
Eastern Ghats ◽  
Ms Medium ◽  
Species Population ◽  
Half Strength ◽  
Site Conservation

Croton scabiosus Bedd. (Euphorbiaceae), an endemic tree species of Southern Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh, India, categorised as ‘Vulnerable’ is attempted for in vitro propagation. Seed pathological problems, poor germination, recurrent fires and tree fellings in the native habitat are the major threats of the species. With an objective to standardise a suitable multiplication protocol to augment the species population in the natural habitat, the present study focus on multiplication of the species through micropropagation. Of the various growth regulators employed in the experimentation, maximum mean number of shoots i.e. 5.37±0.12 was found on MS medium fortified with 0.5mg/l BAP and 2.5mg/l IAA. Maximum mean length of shoots 5.27±0.14 was found on 0.5mg/l BAP+1mg/l IAA. In vitro rooting was found on half strength MS medium fortified with 2.5mg/l IBA (8.92±0.19 mean number of roots with 5.04±0.05 mean length of roots with 90% response). Only 10% of survival rate was observed and the species warrants effective on site conservation methods.

scholarly journals Edge disturbance shapes liana diversity and abundance but not liana-tree interaction network patterns in moist semi-deciduous forests, Ghana

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bismark Ofosu-Bamfo ◽  
Patrick Addo-Fordjour ◽  
Ebenezer Belford
Keyword(s):  
Community Structure ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Interaction Network ◽  
Forest Edge ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Deciduous Forests ◽  
Forest Reserves ◽  
Forest Sites ◽  
Deep Interior ◽  
Network Patterns

We evaluated the response of liana community structure and the patterns of liana-tree interaction structure to forest edge in two moist semi-deciduous forests in Ghana (Asenanyo and Suhuma Forest Reserves: AFR and SFR, respectively). Liana community structure and liana-tree interactions were assessed in 24 50 × 50 m randomly located plots in three forest sites in each forest: edge, interior and deep-interior established at 0-50 m, 200 m and 400 m from edge. Edge effects positively and negatively influenced liana diversity in forest edges of AFR and SFR, respectively. There was a positive influence of edge disturbance on liana abundance in both forests. More liana species experienced positive magnitude of edge influence (MEI) on their abundance. We observed anti-nested structure in all the liana-tree networks in AFR, while no nestedness was observed in the three networks in SFR. The networks in both forests were less connected, and more modular and specialised than their null models. Many liana and tree species were specialised, with the specialisation tending to be symmetrical. Topologically, most of the species were peripherals, with only a few connectors, module hubs, and network hubs. Some of the species showed consistency in their topological roles from one site to another, while the roles of other species changed. Generally, liana species co-occurred randomly on tree species in all the forest sites except edge site in the Asenanyo Forest Reserve. The findings of the study deepen our understanding of liana-tree interactions, provide implications for conservation, and may contribute to development of a robust edge theory.

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