Issue · 2025
Vol. 75, Iss. 2,
5 articles · All issues →
Research ArticlePossible Obstacles And Risks Linked To Chilghoza Pine (Pinus gerardiana) Farming and Marketing in Pakistan
Saif Ullah Khan, Nowsherwan Zarif, Basheer Ahmed, Salman Ahmad, Anwar Ali
The chilghoza pine, scientifically known as Pinus gerardiana or pine nut, holds significant importance as a non-timber forest species in Pakistan. The Chilghoza nut, rich in unsaturated fatty acids, natural sugars, essential vitamins, and vital minerals, stand…
24 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2025/75.2.47.58
Research ArticleEffect of Season of Use on the Nutritive Value of Browse Vegetation in Kherimurat Scrub Forest, District Attock, Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Abuzar, Ashar Farooq, Murtaza Ali Tipu, Asad Abbas Khan
The nutritive value of browse vegetation varies significantly with season, influencing livestock health and productivity in rangeland ecosystems. In the semi-arid Kherimurat Scrub Forest of District Attock, Punjab, seasonal changes affect the availability and…
7 Mar 2026DOI Effect-of-Season-of-Use-on-the-Nutritive
Research ArticleStatus of Threatened Woody Perennial Species and their Conservation through Participatory Approaches in Maidan Valley (Dir Lower)
Sajid Ali, Mansoor Ali Khan, Nowsherawan Zarif, Anwar Ali, Basheer Ahmad, Muhammad Umair Khan
Trees conservation plays a significant role in climate change and biodiversity maintenance. The research study was conducted to find out the current status and conserve the threatened woody perennial species through participatory approaches in Maidan valley (D…
17 Sept 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2025/75.2.59.64
Research ArticleAssessment of Agroforestry Practices and Their Impact on Livelihoods and Environment in District Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Salman Ahmad, Basheer Ahmad, Nowsherwan Zarif, Faizan Ahmad, Saif Ullah Khan
Agroforestry systems integrate trees with agricultural crops and/or livestock, offering ecological and economic benefits. This study assessed the prevalent agroforestry practices in District Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, focusing on their impact on farmers&rsquo…
19 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2025/75.2.65.71
Research ArticleUses of Wild Animals and their Body Parts in Traditional Medicine by the Local Communities of District Dera Ismail Khan
Saif Ullah Khan, Muhammad Kabir, Basheer Ahmad, Salman Ahmad, Nowsherwan Zarif, Shahid Hayat et al.
Wildlife products have been valued for use in various medicines. In traditional medicine, especially in Asia, the use of wildlife products, which are often derived from threatened or endangered species, is still predominant. This study investigated and documen…
19 Nov 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2025/75.2.72.81