Research Article | Published: 10 April 2024

Diversity, utilization pattern and prioritization of fodder species for conservation in Nalagarh Forest Division, Himachal Pradesh, NW India

Vaneet Jishtu, Minakshi, G. S. Goraya, Yashu Deep Singh and Brij Bhushan

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 31 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 1-8 | 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2024-O67BMY | Cite this article

Abstract

The current study aims to document the diversity of fodder species, their availability and role in livestock sustenance in the Nalagarh Forest Division of Himachal Pradesh. 117 fodder-providing species belonging to 41 families were documented, out of which 40% were trees, 15% shrubs, 40% herbs, and 4% climbers. Poaceae, Fabaceae, Asteraceae, Malvaceae and Moraceae were dominant families of fodder species in the area. The recorded species were analysed for pressure use index (PUI) value. Species like Moringa oleifera, Ougeinia oojeinensis, Bridelia retusa, Albizia chinensis, Diospyros montana, Ficus auriculata, F. palmata, F. racemosa, F. semicordata, Grewia asiatica, G. optiva and Vachellia leucophloea recorded the highest PUI value, indicating a higher preference for fodder, and are thus found to be crucial from the conservation point of view.

Keywords

Livestock, Multipurpose, Pressure use index, Prioritization, Rural communities

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Fig. 1

Study area map (Source-Himachal Pradesh State Forest department, Nalagarh)

Fig. 2

Growth habit of fodder plant species

Fig. 3

Top 15 families representing the highest number of species

Fig. 4

Dominant genera of the study area

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Jishtu, V., Minakshi, Goraya, G.S., Singh, Y.D. and Bhushan, B., 2024. Diversity, utilization pattern and prioritization of fodder species for conservation in Nalagarh Forest Division, Himachal Pradesh, NW India. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 31(1), pp.1-8. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2024-O67BMY

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 04 January 2024

Manuscript Revised on 27 March 2024

Manuscript Accepted on 29 March 2024

Manuscript Published on 10 April 2024

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