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ArticlesThe destructive role of Cuscuta as a parasite
Mirza Hakim Khan
The genus Cuscuta is represented by two species; Cuscuta reflexa and C. europea in Pakistan (Stewart, 1972). It commonly occurs on woody vegetation showing marked preference for certain species. Remedial measures through chemical control applying different dos…
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Press Release
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PRESS RELEASE New Forests Project: World Seed Program 2002
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M.Sc forestry thesis research at Pakistan forest institute, Peshawar 1999-2001 course
Raja Mohammad Zarif
M.Sc forestry thesis research at Pakistan forest institute, Peshawar 1999-2001 course
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Palynological study of the genus Tragopogon from Pakistan
Abdul Ghani Awan, Sohail Jamil Qureshi, Mir Ajab Khan, Sofia Bano
Pollen morphology of two different species, Tragopogon dubius and T. gracilis, belonging to family Asteraceae was studied based on specimens collected within Pakistan. Characters like grain, shape of pollen grain, equatorial view, polar view, equatorial diamet…
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Distribution of some selected soil properties under agroforestry and agricultural crops
Aman Ullah Bhatti, Shamsher Ali, Farmanullah Khan
Field and laboratory investigations were made to study the distribution of some soil properties under agro-forestry (Eucalyptus + wheat) and agricultural crops (wheat). Eighteen soil samples were collected at a regular grid spacing of 15 m x 25 m and 15 m x 20…
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Survey of medicinal and economic plants of Hilkot watershed area
Bashir Ahmad Wani, Shakeel Haider Zaidi, Muhammad Shabir Mughal, Hakim Shah
Medicinal and aromatic plants can be a source of sustained income to the inhabitants of hilly areas, traders, hakims, pharmaceutical and allied industries. The survey brought forth some important facts and figures about floristic composition, status of medicin…
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New Forestry Publications from FAO
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New Forestry Publications from FAO - The State of the Worlds Forests 2001
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Worlds forests: Rio+8: Policy, practices and progress towards sustainable management
Edited by Mia Soderlund, Alan Pottinger, March
Worlds forests: Rio+8: Policy, practices and progress towards sustainable management. Edited by Mia Soderlund & Alan Pottinger, March 2001, Commonwealth Forestry Association.
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National forest policy 2001
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Preamble: This policy covers the renewable natural resources (RNR) of Pakistan i.e. Forests, Watersheds, Rangelands, Wildlife, Biodiversity and their habitats. The policy seeks to launch the active participation of all the concerned agencies and stakeholders,…
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Growth and yields of Pinus oocarpa Schiede in some parts of northern Nigeria
J. O. Adegbehin
Trial plantings of exotic tree species commenced in some parts of northern Nigeria over 40 years ago. Based on data from permanent sample and temporary plots, site index curves and yield tables were constructed for Pinus oocarpa, one of the promising exotics t…
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Protein value of some wild and cultivated tree leaves for ruminant livestock
M. Rahim Niazi, G. Habib, M.M. Siddiqui
Protein bound to acid detergent fiber (ADF-P) and in sacco digestibility of protein (ISPD) were determined in five wild (Acacia modesta, Pistacia attlantica, Pistacia khinjk, Olea cuspidate and Zizyphus mauritiana) and five cultivated (Prunus dulcis, Pyrus mal…
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Timber harvesting analyses and design using simulation
Sabah U. Randhawa, Kidon D. Olsen
The design, evaluation and control of harvesting systems in a problem of considerable importance in the forest products industry. Modeling of timber harvesting system include considerations such as production rates, equipment breakdown, fixed and variable cost…
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Volumetric composition of some Pakistani timbers
Ghulam Mustafa Nasir
Important local hardwood species were studied for the volume of various wood elements. Photomicrographs of cross section of each species were prepared under standard laboratory procedures and data was collected by wood image weighing method for the percentage…
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Biological activity of extract of different plants against termites, nettle tree leaf beetle and Amaltas leaf Stitcher
Ghulam Ali Bajwa, Muhammad Nawaz Rajpar
Seven plant species, namely Cassia fistula Linn., Calotropis procera R.Br., Datura alba Ness, Lantana camara Linn., Myrtus communis Linn., Sapium sebiferum Roxb., and Thevetia neriifolia Juss were tested for biological activity at the rate of 5% (5g:100ml) aga…
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Growth and yield response of Phalsa / Falsa Grewa asiatica L. to various pruning intensities and dates
Abdul Ghaffoor, Kashif Waseem, Hafiz Sabir Ali
The project was launched to check the effect of different pruning intensities (75 cm, 100 cm, 125 cm & 150 cm above the ground level) as Factor-A and various pruning dates (22 Dec:, 07 Jan:, 23 Jan: & 08 Feb:) as Factor-B on the production of phalsa / falsa. P…
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Assessment of rural energy needs in Hilkot watershed Pakistan
Abdul Qayyum Khan, Bashir Ahmad Wani, Hakim Shah, S. Irfanullah
Rural energy survey was conducted in the Hilkot watershed communities in order to assess the energy needs for consumptive (household and commercial) and productive purposes (rural cottage industry, agriculture). Questionnaire, interview and Participatory Rural…
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New Forestry Publication from FAO - Unasylva
Editor, Pakistan Journal of Forestry
FAO New Forestry Publications - Unasylva
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Review of watershed management research activities in Pakistan
Syed Zainul Arifeen
This paper highlights the achievements and issues in 20th century of Watershed Management and research activities. Pakistan has been facing with energy crises for the last two decades. Hydroelectricity is the main source of cheap energy in the country. However…
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Assessment of survival rate and growth performance of plantations raised under billion trees afforestation project in Swat, Pakistan
Muhammad Naqash, Anwar Ali, Ahmad Hussain, Mamoona Wali Muhammad, Ahmad Zamir, Ikram Ul Haq
The Government of Pakistan Pakhtunkhwa launched the world acclaimed Billion Trees Afforestation Project (BTAP) in 2014 to raise one billion trees in the province to increase forest cover, create green jobs and combat climate change in the province. The current…
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A preliminary study on diversity and abundance of insect pollinators of Paulownia species
Naveed Ahmed, M. Hamayoon Khan, Mian Inayat-Ullah
A study was conducted in the Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar to record the insect pollinators and their abundance on the inflorescence of Paulownia during spring season. The insect species, belonging to 6 families of order Hymenoptera and order Diptera, we…
25 May 2024