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ArticlesBiomass production by different species and clones of Poplar
Raja Walayat Hussain, M. I. Sheikh
Intro: An important study titled Comparative growth study of Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Salmalia malabarica, Morus alba and Poplars under different quantities of water was laid out in Chichawatni plantation in August, 1977 by the P.F.I. The objective of the stu…
25 May 2024- Articles
Mangroves of Pakistan
Laskar M. Rehman, M. I. Sheikh
Mangroves are salt tolerant forest ecosystems of tropical and subtropical inter-tidal regions of the world. These tidal forests play an important supportive role to improve the socio-economic condition of the people in the Tropics and constitute a natural refu…
25 May 2024 - Articles
An evaluation of Azad Kashmir Logging and Sawmilling Corporation
K.M. Siddiqui
This paper gives a detailed review of working of Azad Kashmir Logging and Sawmilling Corporation since its establishment in 1971. The Corporation has been running short of targets in both extracting timber from forests and its subsequent conversion in the saw-…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Growth rate of tree species
Mahmood Iqbal Sheikh
Very often enquiries from field foresters are made to ascertain the comparative rate of growth of different tree species over a period of time. With a view to finding out as to how Dalbergia sissoo, Salmalia malabarica, Eucalyptus citriodora and Populus deltoi…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Selection trials of Populus ciliata Wall. in Pakistan
K.M. Siddiqui, M.I. Sheikh, S. Rehman
The paper identifies areas for the collection of germ plasm, describes nursery techniques and presents results on progeny and clonal trials of Populus ciliata Wall, in Pakistan. Two-year-old seedlings of few individual trees originating from xeric habitat outp…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Effect of Nitrogen fertilizer (Urea) on Morus alba leaf yield
Iqbal Ahmad
Trials conducted to find out the effect of urea on mulberry leaf yields revealed that after one year of planting 78.8%, 120%and 175% increase in annual leaf yield occurred in 100kg N 200kg N and 300 kg N respectively, per hectare as against check where no fert…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Water requirement for optimum growth of Poplars
Mohammad Iqbal Sheikh
In this study conducted to find out as to how far different depths of water (D1.0.90), (D2:1.35) and (D 3:1.80) meters given in one growing season to four poplar clones. 1-90/60, 1-72/58, 1-4/64 and 1-4/55 affected their rate of growth, it has been found that…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Root growth characteristics of some exotic and indigenous tree species in the Nigerian Savanna
M. A. Ogigirigi, A. B. I. Igboanugo
Roots of exotic and native tree species were exposed by digging trenches adjacent to tree stands in plantation at four vegetative zones of varying dryness and soil types (Afaka, Miango and Nimbia ) in Nigeria. Root size and distribution were measured and compa…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Biomass production system from Salicaceae-Part-2
M.I. Sheikh
Intro: Biomass studies were conducted on 1-year, 2-year and 6-year old plants of some of the clones which are represented in the populetum and other experiments, established on the premises of Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar. Trees of P. euratnericana cv.…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Comparison of Holocellulose, Alphacellulose and Lignin contents of trunk and branch wood of some conifers of Pakistan
A. Mahmood, Tariq Mahmood
Trunk and branch wood of seven conifers viz. Abies pindrow, Cedrus deodara, Juniperus polycarpos, Pinus halepensis, P. roxburghii-amercana and P. wallichiana were compared for holocellulose, alphacellulose and lignin content in branch wood of C. deodara, J. po…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Biomass production systems from Salicaceae-Part-1
Mahmood Iqbal Sheikh
Pakistan is suffering from a chronic shortage of wood. Most of the indigenous species are rather slow growing and take a long time to mature. The existing deficiencies can only be met through planting of local and exotic fast growing tree species such as popla…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Dieback diseases-a cause of boron deficiency in forest trees
S. H. Bangash, B. N. Gardiner
The object of this study was to provide some basic information of the optimal growing conditions for Acacia melanoxylon, Eucalyptus pauciflora, Eucalyptus viminalis and Pinus radiata and to suggest ways and means of diagnosing the morphological growth abnormal…
25 May 2024 - Articles
An assessment of the productivity of medicinal plants in Leepa valley (Jehlum Valley Forest Division), Azad Kashmir
Anjum Amin
Quantitative survey of ten medicinal plants was conducted in Leepa Valley of Jhelum Valley Forest Division in Azad Kashmir, during the year1978-79 to ascertain the productivity of medicinal plants available in the area. It was found that medicinal plants are a…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Technical aspects of Coconut stem utilization
Wulf Killmann
When processing the stem of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera L), various aspects have to be taken into consideration in order to achieve satisfactory results. Sawing and handling: remove stems from the plantation immediately after felling and convert them quic…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Thirty-sixth Annual Passing-Out Ceremony of the Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar (October 14, 1984) (Home and Foreign News)
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Home and Foreign News Thirty-sixth Annual Passing-Out Ceremony of the Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar (October 14, 1984)
25 May 2024 - Articles
Notes on the Biology, Ecology and incidence of Gilpinia spp (Tenthredinidae) attacking conifers in high altitude forests in Pakistan
A.I. Mohyuddin, M. R. Attique, M. I. Arif, R. A. Mazhar
Intro: A survey was carried out for sawflies and their natural enemies in the northern forests of Pakistan between 1,600 and 2,800 m. The localities surveyed included Dhirkot, Rashian, Sudhengali, Gangatop, the Neelum and Leepa valleys in Azad Kashmif, Thandia…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Effect of tree windbreaks on the yield of wheat in Thal desert under irrigated conditions
M. I. Shiekh, A. Khaliq, M. Noor
The effect of tree windbreaks/shelterbelts has been studies in Thal desert (Pakistan) on the yield of wheat crop in 1984 grown under irrigated conditions. Wheat was sampled in 1M2 plots along transect lines on the leeward side. The results obtained indicate a…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Determining status of soil salinity from plant communities in Peshawar valley
M. N. Malik, A. R. Beg, M. Iqbal Khan
Since the soil characteristics and invariably reflected in vegetation cover, an effort was made to identify, differentiate and discern plant communities as units indicating type and degree of salinity. An exploratory work was done in Peshawar basin, and severa…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Nectar and pollen plants of Pakistan
Salahuddin Ahmad
Purposeful planting should be the keynote for all planting campaigns, endeavours and pursuits. All trees are multi-purpose assets but the choice should fall on a specie which fulfills the chief object of planting; the secondary benefits would accrue automatica…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Situation of Chipboard Industry in Pakistan
Wulf Killmann
Intro: Pakistan suffers a considerable shortage of wood and wood products. The majority of the timber consumed goes into firewood (an estimated 16.6 million m3 per year). Of the registered annual consumption of 2.033 million m3 timber and timber products about…
25 May 2024