Issue · 2018
Vol. 68, Iss. 1
6 articles · All issues →
ArticlesSingle tree selection system in moist temperate forests of Pakistan: A Review
Ayaz Khan Marwat, Anwar Ali, Saz Muhammad
This paper examines the effectiveness of single tree selection system applied in the Himalayan moist temperate forests of Pakistan. It argues that though the single tree selection system is very suitable to Himalayan moist temperate forests due to their nature…
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Estimation of carbon stock and sequestration potential in Riverine Forests of Sukkur, Sindh
Anwar Ali, Muhammad Ayaz Khan, Ayaz Khan Marwat
Quantification of forest carbon stocks has gained momentum after emergence of REDD+ as a promising option for climate change mitigation. Forest carbon inventory in the riverine forests of Sukkur was conducted during January-March, 2018. Data was collected from…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Wood anatomy of Maple (Acer caesium) grown in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Tanvir Hussain, G. M. Nasir, Ayaz Khan Marwat
A study was carried out to find the technological properties supportive to improve quality of Himalayan Maple grown in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Data were collected for the frequency and dimensional measurements of different wood elements/structures. Results s…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Medicinal plants diversity and abundance in moist temperate forests of Dunga Gali Forest Sub-division, Galies Forest Division, Abbottabad
Muhammad Muslim, Hafiz Muhammad Sufyan Babar
Medicinal plants are major source of ingredients being used for basic health care needs. A great proportion of people use medicinal plants to cure their ailments globally. Present study was conducted to assess the medicinal plants diversity and abundance in mo…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Scope of dry afforestation techniques in Quetta and Mastung districts of Balochistan
Siraj-ud-Din, Abdul Waheed Baloch
A study was designed to evaluate the effect of different water conservation techniques on the growth and height of different planttree species at Karak and Mianghundi (Quetta) and Mastung districts of Balochistan. Rainwater harvesting and dry afforestation tec…
25 May 2024 - Articles
Anatomical properties of Elm (Ulmus wallichiana) wood in correlation with technological and wood working properties
Khalid Hussain, G. M. Nasir
Elm (Ulmus wallichiana) wood was studied for its anatomy to ease identification of the species, evaluate various technological properties and find out its better utilization. Permanent slides of cross, radial and tangential sections of the wood were prepared b…
25 May 2024