V. C. Pande , K. T. N. Nambiar , R. S. Kurothe , H. B. Singh

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The existing fodder and fuelwood scenario in Semi-Arid Tropics entails large scale plantation on lands unsuitable for cultivation, including community lands which are open to biotic interferences. This study presents the results of afforestation programme carried out during 1985-86 through 1988-89 in the Navamota Watershed in terms of financial implications of present Forest Department Policy to open the plantation area for community after five years.

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R. M. Singhal , V. R. S. Rawat , Pramod Kumar , S. D. Sharma , H. B. Singh

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A detailed phytosociological analysis of woody species of Chakrata forest at twelve different sites supporting seven tree species viz., Cedrus deodara, Pinus roxburghii, Picea smithlana, Pinus wollichiona, Quercus florihunda, Q. semicarpifolia and Abies pindrow was carried out. Their total basal cover varied between 1455 and 5672 cm² 100 m^-2 and total density from 0.7 to 3.7 trees 100 m^-2. The distribution pattern was random for most of the species. The species diversity was greatest in Pinus wallichlana forests followed by Quercus floribunda forests. However, the values of concentration of dominance, exhibited inverse relationship with the species diversity.

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A. K. Mishra ¹, S. A. Mir ¹, A. Shah ¹, M. P. Sharma ¹, H. B. Singh ¹

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1 Department of Botany, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, IN

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