Distribution and Threat Assessment of an Endemic and Endangered Species Angelica glauca in High Ranges of Western Himalaya

The Western Himalaya is recognised for its biological diversity and ecological values. An attempt was made to understand the avian diversity distribution in Forest, Agriculture and Water stream habitats of Dehradun (Western Himalaya) Uttarakhand. A total of two hundred and thirty one species belonging to 54 families were encountered during the survey. Out of these, one endangered species (Egyptian Vulture, Neophron percnopterus) and three near-threatened species Alexandrine Parakeet (Psittacula eupatria), Black-necked Stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticu) and River Lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelii) and one vulnerable species Woolly-necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus) were sighted. Three avian species, Mistle Thrush, Sulphur-bellied Warbler and White-rumped Munia. have been recorded as isolates in the study area. The presence of these species indicates the habitats extension in Dehradun District of Uttarakhand. The present study provides significant records in the study site and provides a baseline data for future study with reference to conservation in Dehradun Region.

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Statistical downscaling of MM5 model output to better assess avalanche threats

Annals of Glaciology ◽

10.3189/172756410791386472 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 51 (54) ◽

pp. 14-18 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

K. Srinivasan ◽

Ajay Kumar ◽

Jyoti Verma ◽

Ashwagosha Ganju

Keyword(s):

Statistical Downscaling ◽

Winter Season ◽

Threat Assessment ◽

Weather Forecast ◽

Western Himalaya ◽

Forecast Model ◽

Weather Data ◽

Model Output ◽

Mm5 Model ◽

Weather Forecast Model

AbstractIn this study, we use MM5 weather-forecast model output and observed surface weather data from 11 stations in the western Himalaya to develop a statistical downscaling model (SDM) to better predict precipitation, 10 m wind speed and 2 m temperature. The analysis covers three consecutive winters: 2004/05, 2005/06 and 2006/07. The performance of the SDM was assessed using an independent dataset from the 2007/08 winter season. This assessment shows that the SDM technique substantially improves the forecast over specific station locations, which is important for avalanche-threat assessment.

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Arabis Recta Vill. (Brassicaceae) In Poland: Distribution, Habitats And Threat Assessment

Biodiversity Research and Conservation ◽

10.2478/v10119-012-0002-9 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 47-54 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Marcin Nobis ◽

Agnieszka Nobis

Keyword(s):

Endangered Species ◽

Threat Assessment ◽

Natural Succession ◽

Arable Fields ◽

Herbicide Use

Abstract Arabis recta is one of the rarest species in Poland. It has been reported from 15 sites, mostly in the Nida Basin (Ma≥opolska Upland). The plant is a component of xerothermic grasslands but it can also grow in arable fields and fallows. In Poland, Arabis recta is considered to be threatened by natural succession and herbicide use. However, according to recent studies, it should be treated as an endangered species (EN category) in the country.

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