Magnolia lanuginosa (Wall.) Figlar & Noot. in West Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, northeastern India: re-collection and implications for conservation

Abstract

<p><em>Magnolia lanuginosa</em> (Wall.) Figlar & Noot. [= <em>Michelia</em><strong> </strong><em>lanuginosa</em> Wall.], a rare tree species of Meghalaya, is restricted to the West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. The species was considered to have become extinct from the state. The present paper reports a recent re-collection of the species from four locations in the West Khasi Hills after a lapse of almost 100 years. In addition, the population structure, regeneration status and the threat to the species are also discussed so as to develop effective strategies for its conservation. </p><div> </div>

Effect of Fragmentation and Anthropogenic Disturbances on Floristic Composition and Structure of Subtropical Broad Leaved Humid Forest in Meghalaya, Northeast India

“…The disturbance index for each site was assessed following Mir et al (2016). A score of 0 to 10 was assigned to each anthropogenic factor viz., extraction of -timber, -fuel wood, encroachment upon forest land for settlement, agriculture, mining and quarrying; road construction, NTFP's collection, construction of ponds, grazing and fire.…”

Assessing the effectiveness of community managed forests for plant diversity conservation in Meghalaya, Northeast India

“…These have accelerated the rate of habitat loss ( Kardol and Wardle, 2010 ), modified the distribution of plant species ( Dawson et al., 2011 ) and have triggered the sixth major extinction event in the history of life ( Vetaas et al., 2012 ). The important causes of forest destruction are shifting cultivation ( Castellanos et al., 2001 ), logging for timber ( Richards, 1996 ; Mir et al., 2016 ) and extraction of fuel wood ( Upadhaya et al., 2013 ). According to the World Conservation and Monitoring Centre, more than 8000 tree species are endangered worldwide and conservation biologists estimate that about 25% of the total life forms may become extinct during the next few decades ( IUCN, 2003 ).…”

Taxonomy, Recollection and Conservation Implications of Aquilaria khasiana (Thymelaeaceae): An endemic and threatened species of India

“…The species was observed to fruit during the month of September and the seeds were soon exposed to dry environmental conditions (October-February). Moisture stress has been identified as one of the important environmental conditions that hampers the natural regeneration and keeps the population of plant species low as also observed in some endemic and threatened species of the region (Mir et al, 2016;Upadhaya et al, 2017). Moreover, the seeds as well as the seedlings are exposed to forest fire which is quite common during the months of February-March in the area.…”