In this correspondence, a study was conducted to analyse coppicing ability and impact of stump diameter on coppicing behaviour in Melia dubia. A total of 45 trees, six years of age, were randomly felled at about 6-12 cm above ground level. The stump-bearing coppices were categorized into three...

This paper presents the results of the first analysis of global patterns of variation in individual-tree R:S. It is hypothesized that individual R:S varies with environmental conditions, namely climate and management type, and is also determined by intrinsic factors, namely tree size and species....

Tropical forests are selectively logged at 20 times the rate at which they are cleared, and at least a fifth have already been disturbed in this way. In a recent pan-tropical assessment, Burivalova et al. demonstrate the importance of logging intensity as a driver of biodiversity decline in timber...

This paper presents the results of genetic fidelity studies in tissue culture raised plantlets of Himalayan poplar (Populus ciliata). The variation to the extent of approximately 10% was observed. In conclusion, molecular analysis of genetic integrity of tissue culture-grown plants with RAPD...

This is the first report of auxin depletion induced cytokinin aided direct shoot meristem establishment on internodal explants in M. hortensis. TIBA induced enhanced shoot formation at 4 mg/litre concentration in combination with the cytokinin BAP (1.5 mg/litre). Direct shoot formation is a...

This paper describes a project initiated by the Wildlife SOS in which aims to establish and simultaneously manage a forest under a reforestation programme at Ramdurga village. The reforestation programme aims to create a 'carbon sink' at the proposed site to improve the local biodiversity and as...

While around 20% of the Amazonian forest has been cleared for pastures and agriculture, one fourth of the remaining forest is dedicated to wood production. Most of these production forests have been or will be selectively harvested for commercial timber, but recent studies show that even soon after ...

This paper explores the role of bamboo in carbon sequestration to mitigate climate change. It is established that bamboo will not only play a vital role in capturing and storing CO₂ efficiently thereby mitigating climate change, but will also boost the economy of people living in and around bamboo...

This paper presents the results of a study carried out at the Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS), Tripura, NE India, covering an area of ∼200 km² and home to five globally threatened primate species. Forest areas dominated by trees are important for foraging and other life support requirements of the ...

This paper discusses the National Agroforestry Policy 2014 in India, which will mainstream the growing of trees on farms to meet a wide range of developmental and environmental goals. For planning and implementation, the Policy has recommended to develop a sound database and information system on...