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Improved Soil Physical Properties, Yield and Water Productivity under Controlled Traffic, Raised-Bed Farming

Ghani Akbar, Muhammad Munir Ahmad, Muhammad Asif, Iqbal Hassan, Qurban Hussain3 and Greg Hamilton

..., which exacerbate water logging and salinity and reduce the water productivity of major crops. Addressing these issues, a long term experiment (2000 to 2009) under wheat-maize (9 seasons each) cropping pattern was conducted on raised beds (with furrow spacing of 65 cm (Narrow Bed-NB), 130 cm (Medium Bed- MB) and 180 cm (Wide Bed-WB)), with controlled traffic regime emplaced, in comparison with traditional intensive cultivated flat basin (FB) for evaluating im...

Strategies to Improve the Irrigation Efficiency of Raised Beds on Small Farms

Ghani Akbar¹, Steven Raine², Allen David McHugh³, Greg Hamilton⁴ and Qurban Hussain⁵

...ncy and exacerbates waterlogging and salinity. Addressing this issue, farmer managed irrigations on commonly used Narrow Bed (NB) with furrow spacings 66 cm and newly introduced Wide Bed (WB) with furrow spacing 130 cm on sandy clay loam, were investigated using the irrigation modelling software, WinSRFR, to explore irrigation management strategies for improving irrigation eficiency. The study revealed existing average application efficiency of low quarter (...

Response of Zero Tillage Wheat to Row Spacing and Nitrogen Application Methods

Sikandar Hayat, Khalid Usman* and Muhammad Tahir Amin

...chnique, however, drill clogging and immobilization of nitrogen are problems in the standing stubbles of the previous crop. Row adjustment and an appropriate N fertilizer application method may be a possible solution. Field trials were carried out to explore suitable row spacing and N fertilizer application method for zero tillage wheat at Agronomic Research Area, Faculty of Agriculture, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan (D. I. Khan), Pakistan in 2015-2016 wh...

Nest-Site Characteristics of the Brown-Eared Pheasant Crossoptilon mantchuricum in Huanglong Mountains, Shaanxi Province, China

Hongqun Li¹, Xiaoli Liu^2,*, Zhenmin Lian³,RenheWang⁴, Yongbin Wang⁴, Yongyao Fu¹ andDingyi Wang⁵

...ly suggest that moderate logging activity and prohibition of local peoples’ firewood collection in the core areas may provide some optimal nest habitat for the brown-eared pheasant.

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An Assessment of Effects of Climate Change on Human Lives in Context of Local Response to Agricultural Production in District Buner

Rahat Naz*, Mussawar Shah, Asad Ullah, Intikhab Alam and Younas Khan

...e scarce(P=0.000); water logging and salinity has affected the production of crops(P=0.000); and loss of agricultural productivity affecting the local economy with effects on human lives. The study concluded that, climate change has drastically affected the agricultural practices, resulting into low crop production, soil erosions and water logging salinity. Taking climate change adaptation measure’s to minimize the imp...

Reduced Water Use and Labor Cost and Increased Productivity of Direct Seeded Basmati Rice in Punjab, Pakistan

Muhammad Usman Saleem, Nadeem Iqbal, Shawaiz Iqbal*, Usama Bin Khalid, Adila Iram, Muhammad Akhter, Tahir Latif and Tahir Hussain Awan

...nd causes temporary waterlogging, which confines the penetration of roots and growth of a subsequent wheat crop after the harvesting of rice crop. DSR technology helps by eliminating the need for continuous ponding of water and thus lessens water use for rice production, resulting in saving of 15-20% of water over TPR. DSR is also a less labor-intensive and more farmers-friendly, time-saving and cost-effective technology than TPR. The Rice Research Institute, ...

ROOT AND SHOOT GROWTH UNDER FLOODED SOIL IN WILD GROUNDNUT (Glycine soja) AS A GENETIC RESOURCE OF WATERLOGGING TOLERANCE FOR SOYBEAN (Glycine max)

K. Miura,K. Matsushima,A. Ogawa,H. Morita

Illegal logging and its impact on sustainable forest resource management

Syed Said Badshah Bukhari and Ghulam Ali Bajwa

... contribution of illegal logging in it is about 27%. Apart from deforestation, the global timber trade illegalities and corrupt practices cause more than USD 10 billion losses in assets and revenues annually. In Pakistan, the deforestation rate of primary forest was 1.63% to 2.02% per annum between 1990 and 2005 despite official ban on harvesting of green trees during this period. The carbon stocks are depleting at a rate of approximately 1.78% due to burning ...

Biodiversity conservation status in Pakistan - A review

Maqsood Anwar¹, Abdul Wahid Jasra² and I. Ahmad³

...sion, salinity and water logging have become major threats to Pakistan's remaining biodiversity.

The Government of Pakistan being aware of the situation recognized the importance to protect country's environment and prepared the National Conservation Strategy (NCS) in 1992. Pakistan also became a party to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 1994. Under the obligation of CBD, a Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) has been approved by t...

A note on Eucalyptus as a tree species of controversy in Pakistan

Mohammad Ayaz

...elts and control of waterlogging and salinity in the plains of Pakistan.

At the same time, Eucalyptus is facing many accusations like lowering of water table and recent water shortage. With this prospective, the validity of these accusations is very essential before making any decision to use or not to use this species for planting on different sites. It is feared that in our biased attitude towards Eucalyptus, may not we forget or lose a tree species o...

Single tree selection system in moist temperate forests of Pakistan: A Review

Ayaz Khan Marwat, Anwar Ali and Saz Muhammad

... factors such as illegal logging, grazing and clearance of forestland for agriculture. The management of moist temperate forests has always been a challenging job for forest managers due to conflicting interests of different stakeholders and the crucial location of these forests. These forests are managed under selection system to achieve the twin objectives of watersheds protection and generation of revenue for the state and local right holders. Single tree s...

Medicinal plants diversity and abundance in moist temperate forests of Dunga Gali Forest Sub-division, Galies Forest Division, Abbottabad

Muhammad Muslim and Hafiz Muhammad Sufyan Babar

...protection from grazing, logging, firewood collection and plantation/reforestation may be a source of improvement of ground vegetation....

Reduced impact logging and sustainable forestry management in Pakistan

Mohammad Ayaz and Bashir Ahmad Wani

Musk Deer survey in Kabkot Nala, Palas valey, District Kohistan, NWFP, Pakistan

Umeed Khalid, Abdul Ghafoor and Naeem Ashraf Raja

...ities, are threatened by logging, which provides an important source of local cash income. The Himalayan Jungle Project aims to conserve these forests and their wildlife by developing with the local communities alternative, sustainable sources of income.

The Himalayan Musk Deer Moschus chrysogaster is listed as a threatened species in IUCN Red Data Book and is regarded as a priority or key species for conservation in Palas. ...

Tree planting for sustainable use of soil and water with special reference to the problem of salinity

K. M. Siddiqui

...luding salinity and waterlogging have occurred in these regions due to removal of natural vegetation of dry tropical thorn forests and disturbance of natural ecosystem and drainage in the first instance which was subsequently extended by faulty irrigation practices for production of food and fiber to meet the needs of increasing population. In the latter case, the seepage of irrigation water from unlined water courses has aggravated the problem to an enormous ...

Identification of fast growing salt tolerant tree species

Sahibazada M. Hafeez

...inity, sodicity and waterlogging in the irrigated plains of the province of Punjab and Sindh. These were the major food, fuelwood and timber producing areas in the plains. Pakistan has acute wood deficits and firewood is still the principal source of fuel for heating and cooking. There is an urgent need to reforest such areas and other waste lands with salt tolerant, fast-growing trees.

In order to identify salt tolerant tree species which could be...

Timber harvesting analyses and design using simulation

Sabah U. Randhawa and Kidon D. Olsen

...for analyzing the entire logging operation (tree-to mill) in the forest products industry....

Message from professor Dr. Hans Loeffler, Dean, Faculty of Forestry, Munich Unversity

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Nitrification and Denitrification Potential of soils under Dalbergia sissoo Roxb, ex, DC

R. F. Fisher and Zahid Javid

...up>). In addition, water logging leads to denitrification rates as high or higher than the nitrification rates. Consequently irrigation practices that promote anaerobic conditions through water logging, run the very great risk of removing from the site the nitrogen added through shisham cropping....

Logging practices in Tanzanian natural forests

Abeli, W. S., Issara, D. G., Malilah, P.K. and Mrosso, D. K.

...etworks.

Most of the logging operations in natural forests are performed on piece work basis. Cutting tacks vary from 1 tree/day in THF to 50 trees/day in Miombo woodland forests depending on the size, stocking and the cutting tool. For instance in the THF where an axe was used as a cutting tool, productivity was 9.1m³/day while in Miombo woodland forests where 2-man crosscut saw and a chainsaw were used for cutting, productivities were 4.2m

Planting of Trees in Saline and Waterlogged Areas-Part-I Testing planting in Azakhel

M. N. Malik and M.I. Sheikh

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An evaluation of Azad Kashmir Logging and Sawmilling Corporation

K.M. Siddiqui

Nature and magnitude of salinity and drainage problems in relation to agricultural development in Pakistan

M. Bashir Chaudhry (Dr.), M. Alim Mian and M. Rafiq

...lief; salinity and water logging are not a 'twin menace'. Most of the salt-affected soils were formed un ancient times, much before the recent rise in water table due to seepage from the canal system. The recent high water table conditions have, however produced o salt puff on these soils. The saline soils that have been grouped in five main categories occupy 14.3 million acres in the Indus plains but only 7.8 million acres in the canal command areas. The sali...

Phytosociological Analysis of Moist Temperate Forest in Shah Pur, District Shangla

Sami ul Haq, Basheer Ahmad* and Bilal Ahmed Qazi

... threats include illegal logging for fuelwood and construction. To address these challenges, alternative fuelwood and construction materials should be provided to local communities.This study contributes to understanding species composition and soil factors influencing forest ecosystems in the region, informing conservation strategies and sustainable forest management practices. Community-led initiatives are necessary to protect the Shahpur Valley’s uniq...

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Species Richness and Diversity in Sub-Tropical Chir Pine Forest in Abbottabad City

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Phytosociology of Subtropical Chir Pine Forest of Matta Forest Subdivision

Utilization of Non-Wood Fibers as Raw Materials for Pulp and Paper Production in Pakistan: A Review