Depredation and deteriorating condition of Shorea robusta and Terminalia alata in Bardia National Park: an imperative to address park biodiversity sustainably
Chhat Puja: A Combination of Biodiversity Conservation, Social Integrity and Local Livelihood
"Chhat Puja" is now emerged as a National festival. According to the media coverage and experiences of different places it is not only a festival of Terai origin Hindu people but already accepted and even started celebration by Hill origin people and also by Muslim families (see Chhat le Jodadai chha Madesh ra Pahad, Nagrik Daily 23 October pg. 8). The four days long festival needs a lot of attentions and preparation because of its requirements. I have tried to explore the biodiversity, social integrity and livelihood aspects of the great festival.
Tree diversity and regeneration of community-managed Bhabar lowland and Hill Sal forests in central region of Nepal
Banko Janakari 'Biodiversity Conservation' special issue available online
May 2009 'Biodiversity Conservation' special issue of Banko Janakari is now available online. The issue contains six research articles and one short note on different issues of biodiversity conservation in Nepal. Banko Janakari is published by the Department of Forest Research and Survey (DFRS), Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation, Government of Nepal.
Tree diversity and regeneration of community-managed Bhabar lowland and Hill Sal forests in central region of Nepal
Diversity and regeneration of tree species were studied in two community-managed Sal forests, Bhabar lowland (LEF) and Hill (HEF), in the central region of Nepal. Tree species >30 cm in height were enumerated in 16 systematically laid quadrats. Density, dominance and frequency as well as the Importance Value Index (IVI) of species were computed to characterize the floristic composition. Stand density, basal area, and diversity measures were calculated to examine stand structure and heterogeneity in each forest community.
Study of Sustainable Biodiversity Conservation: Knowledge of Indigenous Communities in Nepal
Indigenous people and their socio-cultural relationships with biological systems have largely been contributing to sustainable conservation of biodiversity, especially in in-situ conservation. Some international developments in the environment and conservation scene have opened avenues for introducing measures to recognize and protect Indigenous Peoples knowledge.