Issue · 2014
Vol.64, Iss. 1
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ArticlesVegetation cover change in Manglot Wildlife Park, Pakistan: an indicator of success or a dilemma in management
Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Ayaz Khan
Manglot Wildlife Park was established in early 90's for re-introduction of chinkara, hog deer and urial to the range from where they were extinct. The park's vegetation changed over time with fencing and protection. Vegetation at center improved, while…
25 May 2024- Articles
Comparison of anatomical properties of Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) wood grown in different climate zone of Pakistan
Tanvir Hussain, G. M. Nasir, Khalid Hussain
A study was carried out to compare the anatomical properties of Ash wood grown in different climate zones of Pakistan in order to find variations in their technological properties based on the wood structure. Results indicate that Ash wood grown in Kashmir and…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Local volume tables for Cedrus deodara of Gilgit-Baltistan
Anwar Ali, Muhammad Iftikhar, Sajjad Ahmad, Ayaz Khan, Sultan Muhammad
The accuracy of growing stock estimates depends on the availability of local volume tables to infer volume of trees from forest inventory data. The current study was undertaken to prepare local volume tables for Cedrus deodara of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). Data wa…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Impacts of unsustainable hunting and poaching practices on the health of river Kabul and its faunal diversity, district Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Farah Samuel, Syed Kamran Hussain
River Kabul is not only home to a variety of aquatic species but also a source of irrigation for agricultural lands of Peshawar and Charsadda districts. Various plant species, native to the area, are found on the river banks. As far as its significance is conc…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Estimation of seasonal variation in nutritional characteristics of major range grass species in Kherimurat scrub forest
Mubashir Jamil Khan, Asad Abbas Khan, Amir Saleem, Lateef M. A, Muhammad Aslam, Muhammad Mushtaq et al.
Rangelands of Pakistan are mostly arid, the majority of them are seasonal in character which supply forage throughout spring and summer seasons of growth but are incapable to provide feed in fall and winter. These seasonal variations affect the livestock produ…
25 May 2024