Population status and habitat-use pattern of Indian white- backed vulture (Gyps bengalensis) in Himachal Pradesh, India

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. L. Thakur
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Use ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
Population Status ◽  
Use Pattern ◽  
Gyps Bengalensis

Population Status, Habitat Use and Breeding Biology of the Endangered Colombian Horned Lark in an Andean Wetland

Ardea ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 109 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Alejandro Arias-Sosa ◽  
Jimmy Alexander Vargas-Puentes ◽  
Carolina Ramos-Montaño ◽  
Ariel S. Espinosa-Blanco
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Use ◽  
Breeding Biology ◽  
Population Status ◽  
Horned Lark

Land Use Ecology of Major Ecosystems in Cold Deserts of Himachal Pradesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 295-301
Author(s):  
Poonam ◽  
Rajan Bawa ◽  
Hari Sankhyan ◽  
D. Nayak ◽  
S.S. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Nutrient Status ◽  
Soil Physical Properties ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Land Use Pattern ◽  
Maximum Area ◽  
Farming Community ◽  
Use Pattern

The present study was conducted in Goshal, one of the largest villages of Lahaul valley of Himachal Pradesh during 2010 to 2013 to study the land use pattern of village Goshal by classifying the study area into three major ecosystems viz; Forest ecosystem, alpine pasture ecosystem and agro-ecosystem and to assess the soil physical properties of these ecosystems. Land use pattern in agro ecosystem revealed that of the total area of village Goshal, maximum area was occupied under second grade irrigated area and maximum area under non cultivable lands was reported under grasslands. Pea occupied maximum per cent area which showed the shifting of the farming community from traditional cropping pattern to cash crops. It was further observed that the villagers opted plantations of poplars and willows. The soil physical properties of all the three ecosystems were found medium in available nutrient status.

scholarly journals Richness of non-timber forest products in Himalayan communities—diversity, distribution, use pattern and conservation status

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haseeb Ul Rashid Masoodi ◽  
R. C. Sundriyal
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Conservation Status ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
The State ◽  
Conservation Strategy ◽  
Use Value ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products ◽  
Use Pattern

Abstract Background Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are important resources for sustenance of rural communities; a systematic planning to manage diverse NTFPs may immensely contribute to food and livelihood security of forest dwellers. Considering this, the present study has been undertaken in the Himachal Pradesh state in north India. It aims to provide detailed information on diversity, distribution, use pattern, and conservation status of selected NTFPs that have market potential, and suggest a possible way for their sustained management and possible role in livelihood upgradation of dependent communities. Methodology An inventory of NTFP species was prepared by collecting secondary information from published scientific studies in journals, books, and other periodicals as well as species being traded as per Forest department records. Search on various online databases were also used (Scopus, Google Scholar, PubMed, ISI Web of Science) using specific search terms such as “non-timber forest products,” “NTFPs,” “medicinal plants,” “wild edible plants,” and “Himachal Pradesh,” “Western Himalaya,” and “Northwest Himalaya.” A list of potential NTFPs was prepared having market value. To evaluate the relative usefulness of different species, a quantitative valuation was also used by calculating various indices, such as use value (UV), relative frequency of citation (RFC), relative importance index (RI), cultural importance index (CI), and cultural value (CV). Results A total of 811 species have been screened that has significant potential for the State, and categorized in 18 groups as per their use. The family use value was highest for Asteraceae (FUV = 76.75). Among plant parts used, whole plants, roots (including rhizomes and tubers), leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, stems, and barks were used by the forest dwellers. Maximum NTFPs were collected from the warm temperate zone, followed by the temperate, sub-alpine, sub-tropical, and alpine zones. Sixty-one percent of species had medicinal importance, followed by species used for food and fodder purposes. Although species richness of medicinal plants decreased with altitude, however, most plants extracted from high altitudes were high-value species fetching better income. As many as 125 NTFPs were identified under the diverse level of threats according to IUCN criteria and as per the local stakeholders’ perceptions. Conclusion High dependence on NTFPs by poor and marginal communities for domestic needs as well as market demand of selected species leads to create excessive pressure on them. Unfortunately, the state agencies are not having any robust conservation plan for NTFPs. For long-term management of NTFPs sector, a species-specific conservation strategy, proper harvesting protocol, cultivation practices, the supply of quality planting material, product development and diversification, value chain development, and ensured market is greatly desired. This will not only lead to conserving NTFPs resources in their natural habitats but also lead a sustainable livelihood generation for forest dwellers.

scholarly journals Wintering Habitat Use Pattern of Red-Crowned Cranes in the Korean Demilitarized Zone

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang-Don Lee
Keyword(s):  
Land Cover ◽  
Habitat Use ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Rice Paddies ◽  
Night Time ◽  
Grus Japonensis ◽  
Demilitarized Zone ◽  
Random Expectation ◽  
Wintering Habitat ◽  
Use Pattern

The study was the first attempt to identify the habitat use pattern of red-crowned cranes (Grus japonensis) around the demilitarized zone (DMZ) by overlapping coordinates with the land cover classification (LCC). Daily habitat use pattern was highly different (P = 0.000) between daytime (06:00–18:00) and nighttime (18:00–06:00). Cranes in Cheolwon used agricultural paddies more frequently in the daytime (P = 0.002), and forest areas at night and this indicated that cranes presumably use rice paddies for feeding and forests for resting, respectively. Cranes night time in Paju used wetlands more often than random expectation based on the available wetland surface area (P = 0.017). This indicated a different habitat use pattern between coastal (Paju) and inland (Cheolwon) areas. Securing agricultural paddies is important for providing crucial areas for feeding, and forests should be important for rest during the night time in Cheolwon, which support crane populations during their wintering migration in Korea.

scholarly journals Habitat Use Pattern of Korean Waterdeer based on the Land Coverage Map

2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 567-572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyomin Park ◽  
Sangdon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Use ◽  
Use Pattern ◽  
Coverage Map

Population Status and Nesting Activity of White-Rumped Vulture Gyps bengalensis in Kotli District, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Shakeel Ahmad ◽  
Ejaz Ur Rehman ◽  
Muhammad Kabir ◽  
Fathul Bari
Keyword(s):  
Population Status ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Gyps Bengalensis ◽  
Nesting Activity

scholarly journals Status of Critically Endangered Vultures in Dang Deukhuri Foothill Forests and West Rapti Wetlands

1970 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 28-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bishnu Prasad Shrestha ◽  
Bishnu Prasad Devkota
Keyword(s):  
Population Size ◽  
Habitat Destruction ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Household Surveys ◽  
Population Status ◽  
Absolute Count ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Gyps Bengalensis ◽  
Conservation Threats ◽  
Absolute Population

Vultures play a highly important ecological role through the rapid consumption of animal carcasses. Of 22 vulture species in the world, eight species are found in Nepal. The study was carried out in Dang Deukhuri valley with objectives of assessing present population status of critically endangered vultures and conservation threats to these vultures. To study population status, direct survey and repeated absolute count methods were used; population size estimated through Jacknife technique; nest occupancy determined by nest census method. Similarly, interview/household surveys were conducted to assess the present food availability and livestock condition; conservation threats to vultures. The range of absolute population size of the critically endangered vultures; Gyps bengalensis, Gyps tenuirostris and Sarcogyps calvus were found 44, 21 and 18 respectively in Dang Deukhuri valley. The major threat to vultures is diclofenac contamination of livestock carcasses and other threats are habitat destruction, disturbance & hunting, lack of awareness, food shortage, poisoning and pesticide use in the area.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/init.v4i0.5533The Initiation Vol.4 2011 28-34

scholarly journals Seasonal Habitat Use Pattern of Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra) at Khairapur, Bardia, Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 224-229
Author(s):  
Suprabha Ban ◽  
Nanda Bahadur Singh
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Use ◽  
Wildlife Management ◽  
Livestock Grazing ◽  
Direct Count ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
Count Method ◽  
Use Pattern ◽  
Seasonal Habitat Use

The seasonal habitat use pattern of Blackbuck in Blackbuck Conservation Area (BCA) was studied by the division of the realized habitat of Blackbuck (1.74 sq. km) into three blocks A, B and C. Direct count method and indirect count methods were used for the study of seasonal habitat use pattern of the animal. It was observed that block A was mostly used by the animal followed by block C and block B respectively. The study focuses in the implementation of controlled and rotational livestock grazing in BCA as an effective wildlife management tool.J. Nat. Hist. Mus. Vol. 26, 2012: 224-229

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