Forest resource use pattern in Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary and its fringe areas (a case study from Western Himalaya, India)

Malik, Zubair A.; Bhat, Jahangeer A.; Bhatt, Arun

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2013.12.016

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“…These people use their traditional medicinal therapy as a substitute to the modern medical science of towns/cities. Malik et al (2014) while studying the forest resource use pattern in the study area (Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and its adjoining areas) concluded that inaccessibility of the area and deprived socio-economic status of the locals are largely responsible for the total dependency of the denizens on nearby forest areas for basic needs including medicinal plants. Another reason for the maximum number of medicinal plants being used at this altitude is that it lies in the sub alpine zone and the alpine pastures, which are the reservoir of medicinal plants, are nearer and easily accessible to them.…”

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Ethnomedicinal plants traditionally used in health care practices by inhabitants of Western Himalaya

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Ballabha

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“…The rainfall pattern in the region is largely governed by the monsoon rains (JulySeptember), which account for about 60-80% of the total annual rainfall. However, at higher altitudes, raining is almost a daily routine (Malik et al, 2014).…”

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Ethnomedicinal plants traditionally used in health care practices by inhabitants of Western Himalaya

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Ballabha

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“…The rainfall pattern in the region is largely governed by the monsoon rains (July-September), which account for about 60-80% of the total annual rainfall. However, at higher altitudes, precipitation is almost a daily routine (Malik et al 2014c (Malik 2014).…”

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Phytosociological Analysis of Woody Species in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and Its Adjoining Areas in Western Himalaya, India

Malik¹,

Bhatt²

2015

Journal of Forest and Environmental Science

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The aim of the present study was to assess the variation in species composition and diversity of woody species at different altitudes (900 to 2600 m asl) in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (KWLS) and its adjoining areas in Garhwal Himalaya, India. A total of 94 woody plant species (including 44 tree and 50 shrub species) belonging to 72 genera and 44 families were reported. Density varied from 235±9 to 505±21 trees ha −1 and 4,730±474 to 9,530±700 shrubs ha (shrubs). Shannon-Wiener Index fluctuated between 2.30 to 3.53 (trees) and 2.74 to 3.78 (shrubs). Analysis of variance (ANOVA) indicated that altitude and aspect had significant effect on the distribution of woody species. Taxonomically, Rosaceae with 15 species emerged as the dominant family. Low value of maturity index and contiguous distribution of species denoted the early successional status of the studied forests. The conservation assessment based on altitudinal regimes and the information on species structure and function can provide baseline information for monitoring and sustaining the biodiversity.

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“…Various anthropogenic activities have altered the structure and function of different ecosystems all over the world [18]. One of the most noticeable effects of ecosystem perturbation has been the depletion of biodiversity [19]. Vanishing of species due to different anthropogenic disturbances like alteration of natural habitats, excessive utilization, pollution, universal climate change, and invasion of nonnative species is so fast that many precious taxa may disappear even before they are documented and identified and their scientific value is discovered [7].…”

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Sacred Groves: Myths, Beliefs, and Biodiversity Conservation—A Case Study from Western Himalaya, India

Singh

Youssouf

Malik

et al. 2017

International Journal of Ecology

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Religious and traditional beliefs, cultural mores, and practices play a crucial role in the conservation of environment and biodiversity. The present paper describes a case study of two sacred groves in Western Himalaya. Sacred groves (SGs) are patches of land that are communally protected with religious zeal. A preliminary survey was conducted in these SGs to study their role in biodiversity conservation. The data collected included the general information regarding the SGs and the associated deity, nearest human habitation, access to them, and their floral and faunal diversity. Ethnomedicinal property of plants was collected from the indigenous communities. Many taboos are associated with both the SGs, which help in managing resources well through ritual representation. Different festivals are organized, where the local communities reaffirm their commitment to the forest and the deity. Sacred groves, in general, are a valuable tool of biodiversity conservation. But people's changing attitudes, erosion of traditional beliefs, and human impact have caused degradation of sacred groves over the years. Their conservation would not be possible without the active participation of the local people. By improving their living standards and by giving benefits of conservation to them, long-term conservation goals in these SGs can be achieved.

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Forest resource use pattern in Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary and its fringe areas (a case study from Western Himalaya, India)

Cited by 38 publications

References 12 publications

Ethnomedicinal plants traditionally used in health care practices by inhabitants of Western Himalaya

Ethnomedicinal plants traditionally used in health care practices by inhabitants of Western Himalaya

Phytosociological Analysis of Woody Species in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and Its Adjoining Areas in Western Himalaya, India

Sacred Groves: Myths, Beliefs, and Biodiversity Conservation—A Case Study from Western Himalaya, India

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