Inventory of wood specific gravity for Indian forests.

Trees Forests and People, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100775 - 100775

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Influence of vegetation and soil properties on carbon stocks in Shorea robusta forests under different disturbance regimes

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 380, P. 124916 - 124916

Published: March 12, 2025

Language: Английский

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“Forest carbon sequestration mapping and economic quantification infusing MLPnn-Markov chain and InVEST carbon model in Askot Wildlife Sanctuary, Western Himalaya”

Ecological Informatics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 79, P. 102428 - 102428

Published: Dec. 16, 2023

Due to the expeditious rise in anthropogenic activities and rapid extractive pressure, protected areas Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) are experiencing significant losses ecological diversity a substantial decline potential for carbon sequestration climate change mitigation. The quantification of understanding its corresponding economic gain/loss crucial raising strict preservative concerns with rich values. Transitions land use cover (LULC) trajectories from historical future scenarios impact dynamics storage terrestrial ecosystems. present study extends comprehensive 40-year (1995–2035) assessment mapping (gain/loss) as well an approximation Askot Wildlife Sanctuary (AWLS), Western Himalaya, using satellite data. This investigation presents novel hybrid approach by infusing machine learning algorithms spatial-temporal technique-based MLPnn-Markov chain model LULC simulation InVEST that incorporates valuation. results show among all classes, dense forest has highest density; however, it exhibits decreasing trend 1995 (5,695,878.41 Mg/ha) 2035 (4,378,439.81 Mg/ha). was performed applying sensitivity analysis combined different prices discount rates 2020 2035. observed outcomes reveal due decline, indicated negative net value (NPV) ranging minimum ~US$ -8 million maximum -53 million. develops valuable database providing evidence-based decision-making guidance sustainable preservation ecosystems Himalayas similar regions worldwide, where is paramount importance. findings suggest sound provisions conservation forested landscapes development efficient voluntary regulatory trading markets achieve stability stocks. In doing so, this interdisciplinary addresses growing imperative integrating aspects context biodiversity

Language: Английский

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Nature-based solutions in Hindu Kush Himalayas: IUCN global standard based synthesis

Ecological Indicators, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 154, P. 110875 - 110875

Published: Aug. 29, 2023

Himalayan countries face many ecological challenges, including biodiversity loss and the threats of climate change. In response, these are implementing Nature-based Solution to minimize challenges promote sustainable development. this article we analyze NbS programs implemented across region assess limitations using IUCN standard criteria adherence for selected articles. We perform a systematic review articles PRISMA methodology, through Scopus, Google Scholar, ResearchGate databases followed by screening Rayyan web interface. Articles were screened out based on location lack human well-being outcomes intervention. Solutions in Himalayas primarily use management approach (35.29%), restoration (23.53%), conservation (11.76%), holistic eco-DRR (11.76%) green infrastructure (5.88%) address societal climatic challenges. Institutional execution was 29.41% more common compared implementation community or farmer groups. Pineapple agroforestry (83.04%), forest (78.57%), spring water storage (86.61%), groundwater recharge (82.14%), bio-fertilizer pesticides (77.68%), watershed community-based DRR (81.25%), harvest medicinal plants (77.68%) wetland adhere criteria. addition, some interventions adequately meet criteria, such as ice stupas (72.32%), plantation (73.21%), eco-safe roads (65.18), blue-green (68.75%), traditional knowledge (72.32%). Our evaluation noted that can be improved precise planning design before implementation, engaging multiple stakeholders, comparing alternative solutions, periodic monitoring impacts environment society. This study shows contributing risk management. Tackling limitation present review, mainly exclusion research not addressing well-being, will yield actions

Language: Английский

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Spatiotemporal Patterns and Interconnections of Forest Biomass and Economic Density in the Yellow River Basin, China

Forests, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(2), P. 358 - 358

Published: Feb. 17, 2025

Forests are among the most diverse ecosystems on planet, and their biomass serves as a key measure for assessing biological productivity carbon cycle of terrestrial forest ecosystems. Recognizing factors that impact is essential health developing effective conservation strategies to preserve species diversity ecological equilibrium. This study considered explained variable, economic density explanatory human activities, land use, forestland protection control variables. Panel data encompassing 448 counties within Yellow River Basin (YRB) years 2008, 2013, 2018 were utilized inputs ArcGIS spatial analysis two-way fixed-effects modeling. approach aimed evaluate socio-economic biomass. The findings indicate that, (1) from both temporal viewpoints, distribution in upper reaches demonstrated an improvement over period 2008 2018. Notably, there was significant reduction middle lower sections, although levels remained substantially above average those regions. Throughout 2018, overall YRB displayed pattern, with elevated observed western areas diminished eastern (2) A one-unit increase led 1.002% In YRB, positive correlation between biomass, especially river. (3) upstream region, strongly negatively correlated cultivated but significantly positively protection. reaches, population growth arable expansion decrease primary industry development urbanization promoted growth. industries other than planting, such forestry industry, can contribute Moreover, downstream area, strong negative number permanent residents We recommend modifications activities enhance ecosystem stability.

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of Land Use and Land Cover Change on Ecosystem Carbon Storage Using Mlpnn-Markov and Invest Model Using Field Data in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, Temperate Forests, India from 2010 to 2035

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Carbon sink potential and contributions to dual carbon goals of the grain for green program in the arid regions of Northwest China

Resources Conservation and Recycling, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 220, P. 108355 - 108355

Published: May 5, 2025

Language: Английский

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Effects of thinning on ecosystem carbon storage and tree-shrub-herb diversity of a low-quality secondary forest in NE China

Journal of Forestry Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 34(4), P. 977 - 991

Published: Sept. 16, 2022

Language: Английский

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A multivariate and quantitative assessment of medicinal plants used by the indigenous Malayali tribes in the Javadhu hills of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(5), P. e15607 - e15607

Published: April 19, 2023

The study of medicinal plants with their traditional uses and related pharmacological studies has received more attention during the past several decades around world. Malayali tribes Javadhu Hills in Eastern Ghats rely heavily on a system medicine for healthcare. A qualitative ethnographic method semi-structured questionnaire was used to interview 52 people across 11 localities Hills. In data analysis, descriptive statistics such as Use reports (UR), frequency citations (FC), relative (RFC), informant agreement ratio (IAR), fidelity level (FL), consensus factor (FIC) were studied. current investigation, 146 species from families 108 genera discovered treat 79 diseases. Leguminosae Apocynaceae dominant (12 each). most frequently life form herb plant part leaf. majority being harvested natural resources. Most medicines taken orally. cited are Moringa oleifera Syzygium cumini. illnesses divided into 21 categories. mentioned utilised increase human immunity health. principal ailment (general health) revealed by two-way cluster analysis PCA. Litsea decanensis, Phoebe paniculata, Commiphora caudata, etc., new records hills according comparison between previous local regional research. Documenting novel ethnomedicinal therapeutic applications will encourage phytochemical research may even result creation medications. Furthermore, study's significant novelty is that principle component clearly various diseases, well closely associated treating specific categories, distinct. Significantly, recorded this maintaining improving general body health humans.

Language: Английский

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Unravelling net primary productivity dynamics under urbanization and climate change in the western Himalaya

Ecological Indicators, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 144, P. 109508 - 109508

Published: Sept. 29, 2022

Over the past few decades, climate change and urban expansion have strongly affected vegetation dynamics overall carbon sink capacity of Himalayan ecosystem. However, contribution these two key factors on varying spatio-temporal scales in landscapes still lacks profound analyses. The present study takes Dharamsala Pithoragarh as examples uses Enhanced Spatial Temporal Adaptive Reflectance Fusion Model (ESTARFM) image fusion technique to generate highly resolved, both spatially (30 m) temporally (monthly), NDVI images. These are used inputs for Carnegie-Ames-Stanford Approach (CASA) model Net Primary Productivity (NPP) estimation over decades (2000–2020). During period, NPP loss due urbanization was 2065.43 kg C 401.07 Pithoragarh. Climate change, measured terms interseasonal changes temperature, rainfall solar radiation, had considerably contributed variations vegetated areas sites, however its ratio relatively lower than residual factors. There a significant distribution gradient between how where influenced NPP. Urban impacts more plain corresponding new land developments while high elevation mountainous regions dominated by Oak species. observed declining trend under current threat Himalaya highlights invites need attributing importance ecological issues. findings our encompassing complex could offer scientific perspectives management environment fragile vulnerable Himalaya.

Language: Английский

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