Shorea robusta Forest Resources of Mainpat/Phendeling Tibetan Refugee Camp, Chhattisgarh, India

Knauf, Amanda E.; Fulé, Peter Z.; Fulé, Emily E.

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“…As a result, forest ecosystems are considered necessary for maintaining and protecting local, regional, and global ecosystem services. Most tropical dry deciduous forests in India have been devastated and await protection and conservation (Knauf et al, 2019).…”

Section: Forest Ecosystem Services and Their Influencing Factorsmentioning

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Anthropogenic Determinants and Ecological Resilience of Aravalli: A Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest Ecosystem in India

Dhanwantri,

Yadav,

Dhote

et al. 2023

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The Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest (TDDF) ecosystems in India, recognised for their unique biodiversity and socioeconomic significance, are undergoing multifaceted pressures from anthropogenic activities. This research paper concentrates on various anthropogenic determinants and their impact on the ecological resilience of India's TDDF ecosystem. It comprehensively investigates the intricate relationship between human activities and the environmental stability of a vital ecosystem of the Aravalli ranges neighbouring significant metropolitan cities in Haryana. Focused on a dry deciduous forest ecosystem, the research employs a qualitative approach to assess the impact of anthropogenic factors on ecosystem health and the potential for ecological resilience. By combining empirical observations, Google Earth satellite images, field investigations, analysis of legislative and policy documents, and personal interviews with key stakeholders, the study reveals the complex interplay between regulatory provisions, land-use changes, resource extraction, and biodiversity loss within the ecosystem. Furthermore, the research delves into the adaptive capacity of the ecosystem, analysing its ability to recover from disturbances induced by human actions. The findings shed light on critical thresholds and tipping points that can lead to irreversible changes. Ultimately, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the dynamics between human activities and ecosystem resilience, offering valuable insights for informed conservation and sustainable management strategies in tropical dry deciduous forest ecosystems and similar environments globally.

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Section: Forest Ecosystem Services and Their Influencing Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Anthropogenic Determinants and Ecological Resilience of Aravalli: A Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest Ecosystem in India

Dhanwantri,

Yadav,

Dhote

et al. 2023

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Opportunities for Integrating Social Science into Research on Dry Forest Restoration: A Mini-Review

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2022

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Seasonally dry tropical forest ecosystems have been greatly reduced in areas through conversions to alternate land uses such as grazing and crop production. The U.N. Decade on Restoration has focused attention on both restoration globally, and also regional attention on tropical dry forests, as they are excellent candidates for regeneration and reforestation. As such, the science of how we restore dry forests is advancing; however, few studies of dry forest restoration include collaborations with social scientists. This is unfortunate, because restoration projects that embrace a people-centered approach have the highest chances of success. Here, I review recent studies that have incorporated aspects of social science and human dimensions into the study and design of dry forest restoration practices. I focus on three key topics that merit a closer integration of restoration research and practice and social science: (1) recognizing that local people are central to project success, (2) cost benefit or effectiveness analyses that evaluate the relative costs of alternative management strategies, and (3) identification of land-use tradeoffs, synergisms and priority mapping. I conclude that closer collaborations among dry forest restoration researchers and a wider group of partners including social scientists, local communities, environmental educators, and geographers will increase the value of restoration research and the likelihood that such projects achieve multiple ecological and societal benefits.

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Shorea robusta Forest Resources of Mainpat/Phendeling Tibetan Refugee Camp, Chhattisgarh, India

Cited by 2 publications

References 17 publications

Anthropogenic Determinants and Ecological Resilience of Aravalli: A Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest Ecosystem in India

Anthropogenic Determinants and Ecological Resilience of Aravalli: A Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest Ecosystem in India

Opportunities for Integrating Social Science into Research on Dry Forest Restoration: A Mini-Review

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