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Research ArticleComparative Analysis of Moisture Content and Density in Different Wood Species Across Diverse Geographic Regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Mansoor Ali Khan, Sajid Ali, Muhammad Umair Khan, Abdur Rahman Khan, Abdur Rehman, Saif ur Rehman Wazir
This study presents a comparative evaluation of moisture content and density across five prominent wood species deodar (Cedrus deodara), shisham (Dalbergia sissoo), keekar (Acacia nilotica), kail (Pinus wallichiana), and phulai (Acacia modesta) collected from…
20 Oct 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjf/2026/76.2.48.53
Research ArticleEvaluating Forage Productivity and Carrying Capacity in the Semi-Arid Rangelands of Mohmand and Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Khalid Imran, Mansoor Ali Khan, Ashar Farooq
Forage productivity is generally the most important resource for animal production in any ecosystem which is rapidly being depleted due to heavy grazing over vast areas of rangelands. Rangeland conservation plays a crucial role in sustaining biodiversity, main…
14 Sept 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjf/2026/76.2.42.47
Research ArticleAssessment and Management of Silkworm Diseases and their Effect on Silkworm Growth and Cocoon Production
Muhammad Salman, Muhammad Atif Majeed, Naveed Ahmed, Mir Manzar Ud Din, Arsalan Ali, Hina Gul et al.
The present study was carried out to assess and manage silkworm diseases and to study their effect on silkworm growth and cocoon production during silkworm rearing seasons at Sericulture Laboratories of Pakistan Forest Institute, Peshawar. Silkworm is an impor…
14 Aug 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjf/2026/76.2.35.41
Research ArticleFemale Perception Towards Illegal Wildlife Trade in District Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Noor Eman Zafar, Ayaz Ahmad, Neelam Elahi
The illegal wildlife trade (IWT) is a significant environmental problem that threatens biodiversity globally. This study examines women’s awareness, attitudes, and opinions of IWT in Pakistan’s District Bannu. Information was gathered from 52 respo…
13 Jul 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjf/2026/76.1.27.34
Research ArticleInfluence of Organic Manures and Phosphorus on Maize Growth, Yield, and Soil Characteristics
Arshad Ullah, Muhammad Ilyas, Rooh Ullah, Mujeebur Rahman, Salim Saifullah, Sanam Zarif Satti
A field experiment was conducted during kharif crop season, 2017 at the Agriculture Research Station, Swabi, to evaluate the impact of organic fertilizers and phosphorus on maize yield. The study, arranged in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with thre…
2 May 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjf/2026/76.1.16.26- Research Article
Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Management of Riverine Forests in Sindh Province, Pakistan
Abdul Fatah Khoso
Riverine forests in Sindh are among the most productive ecosystems of Pakistan, supporting biodiversity, livelihoods, and regulating the Indus River system. Over the years, however, these forests have been degraded due to reduced water flows, encroachment, ill…
23 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjf/2026/76.1.01.03 
Research ArticleImpact of Green Felling Ban on Furniture Industry in Tehsil Kabal Swat
Syed Rafiud Din, Sher Shah, Hamid Ur Rahman, Afaq Ahmad, Maaz Ali
The present study was conducted to assess the impact of the green feeling ban on the furniture industry in Tehsil Kabal, District Swat. The primary objective of the research was to evaluate the current status of the green felling ban in the study area and to e…
23 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjf/2026/76.1.11.15
Research ArticleReview for Range Land Enterprise Development with Transhumance in Malakand and Hazara Civil Divisions
Muhammad Shakeel, Kifayat Ullah Baloach, Akhlaq Ahmad, Razaullah
The seasonal movement of people and their livestock between geographic or climate regions is known as transhumance. Men and women herders coordinate the movement of thousands of animals along traditional pastoral paths each spring and autumn. An enterprise is…
23 Apr 2026DOI 10.17582/journal.pjf/2026/76.1.04.10
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 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
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 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 Article
Possible 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 ArticleField Evaluation of Native Ghanaian Medicinal Botanicals for Management of Plant Root-Feeding Nematodes on Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)
William K. Heve, Abigail M. Norvor, John Opata
This study examined brimstone tree (Morinda lucida Benth), neem plant (Azadirachta indica A-H de Jussieu) and bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina Delile) from Ghana against native vertisol-dwelling plant root-feeding nematodes (PRFNs) on tomato plants in the fiel…
14 Aug 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.pjn/2025/75.2.47.59
Research ArticleComparative Forage Productivity of Tropical Grasses at Different Growth Stages
Hassan Mustafa, Ashar Farooq
Exploring the performance of tropical grasses under sub-tropical sub-humid conditions of Peshawar is a good initiative for sustainable fodder production for livestock. The present study was carried out at Range Research Garden, Pakistan Forest Institute, Pesha…
31 Jul 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2025/75.1.43.46
Research ArticleUnraveling the Tree Diversity of Torghar District to Provide a Baseline for Future Scientific Studies
Wadood Shah, Muhammad Ilyas, Sanam Zarif Satti
A study on tree diversity was conducted in Torghar District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The study aimed to identify and document the region’s tree diversity, which is essential for providing basis for future scientific research. In August 2024, a rese…
18 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2025/75.1.35.42
Research ArticleReviewing Chemical Strategies for Improving the Sustainability and Performance of Wood Products
Salim Saifullah, Muhammad Ilyas, Muhammad Farooq, Sanam Zarif Satti
Wood is a sustainable resource with exceptional characteristics, making it a promising candidate for a bioeconomy. However, global climate change may pose significant challenges to wood-value chains. To address these issues, it is crucial to reconsider the cur…
2 Jun 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2025/75.1.26.34
Research ArticleEthnobotanical Study of Some Important Wild Plants in Tehsil Ekkaghund, District Mohmand, Merged Areas, Pakistan
Muhammad Farooq, Shahab Momand, Salim Saifullah, Sanam Zarif Satti
The present study of ethnobotany conducted in July- August 2023, in Tehsil Ekkaghund, District Mohmand, Merged Areas, Pakistan, which aimed at exploring the traditional knowledge and utilization of medicinal plants by the local communities. Data was collected…
5 Mar 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2025/75.1.17.26
Research ArticleUnlocking Nature’s Pharmacy: Exploring the Medicinal Marvels of Asparagus officinalis
Zia Ur Rahman, Naveed Ahmad, Adnan Ahmad, Muhammad Idrees, Faisal Bashir, Sher Ali Khan
Medicinal plants have been in use since the dawn of human civilization, with 600-700 species native to Pakistan utilized in the preparation of Ayurvedic, Unani, and homeopathic medicines. Among these, the semi-erect, spiny shrub Asparagus officinalis, with its…
5 Mar 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2025/75.1.11.16
Research ArticleFloristic Composition and Biological Spectrum of Palangzai Miran Shah Village, District North Waziristan (Merged Areas), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Dilawar Jan, Muhammad Farooq, Lal Badshah, Mehboob Khan, Salim Saifullah, Sanam Zarif
This study was carried out to evaluate the biological spectrum and floristic composition of the settlement of Palangzai in Miran Shah, North Waziristan in 2017. Total 130 species from 51 families make up the floristic diversity. Poaceae and Asteraceae had 12 s…
27 Feb 2025DOI 10.17582/journal.PJF/2025/75.1.1.10