Agroforestry may support native biodiversity and rural livelihoods, but integrated evidence from functioning systems in the western Himalayan foothills remains limited. This study assessed native tree diversity, vegetation structure, ecosystem services, and livelihood contributio...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i5781
The present study assessed plant composition, species diversity and regeneration status along altitudinal gradients in Narendra Nagar Forest Division, Uttarakhand, India. The study was conducted under the Bhagirathi Circle, Garhwal Mandal, across three altitudinal zones: lower al...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i4773
Understorey vegetation contributes substantially to forest biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, yet rapid preliminary documentation may be constrained by limited field time, taxonomic expertise, and survey resources. This study presents a georeferenced digital floristic reconn...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i5809
Community-managed forests play a critical role in biodiversity conservation, ecosystem functioning, and climate change mitigation in the Himalayan region. Under the Van Panchayat system of Uttarakhand, forests are managed through local institutions with varying degrees of protect...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2026/v27i2744