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Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan

Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, was established on 1st December, 1985 with the objective to promote education, research and extension education in the fields of Horticulture, Forestry and allied disciplines. Late Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar, the first Chief Minister and the architect of Himachal Pradesh perceived the importance of Horticulture and Forestry to develop and improve the State economy which led to the establishment of this University. Its history lies in erstwhile Himachal Agricultural College, Solan, established in 1962 and affiliated to the Panjab University. It became one of the campuses of Agriculture Complex of Himachal Pradesh University on its formation in 1970. Consequent upon the establishment of Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya in 1978, this campus became its Horticulture Complex and finally in 1985, assumed the status of a State University, being the only University in the country engaged exclusively in teaching, research and extension in Horticulture and Forestry. The University is located at Nauni in Solan District of Himachal Pradesh, 13 km from Solan on Solan-Rajgarh Road, at an elevation of 1300 metres above mean sea level. Solan town is situated on national highway (NH-22) and is well connected by train and bus services. The University has four constituent colleges, out of which, two are located at the main campus Nauni, one for horticulture and the other for forestry, having 9 and 7 departments, respectively. The third College i.e., College of Horticulture & Forestry is located at Neri in Hamirpur District on Nadaun-Hamirpur state highway, about 6 Km from Hamirpur town and is well connected with bus service. The college offers three Undergraduate Degree Programmes i.e. BSc (Hons.) Horticulture, BSc (Hons.) Forestry and B. Tech. Biotechnology and MSc degree programme in a few subjects. The fourth college i.e. College of Horticulture and Forestry, Thunag (Mandi) is located at Thunag District Mandi. This college offer BSc (Hons.) Horticulture and BSc (Hons.) Forestry degree programme. In addition, there are five Regional Research Stations, 12 Satellite Stations and five Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) situated in different zones of the State.

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    STAND STRUCTURE AND SITE CHARACTERISTICS OF KHAIR (Acacia catechu Willd.) WORKING CIRCLE IN NURPUR FOREST DIVISION OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2021-12) DHIRENDER KUMAR; THAKUR, C L
    ABSTRACT The study entitled “Stand structure and site characteristics of Khair (Acacia catechu Willd.) working circle in Nurpur Forest Division of Himachal Pradesh” was carried out in differently managed forest classes to access the floral diversity, stand structures, biomass and carbon stock, site characteristics natural regeneration and impact of lantana infestation. The Shannon Index of diversity (H’) for trees ranged from 2.13 (DPF) to 1.24 (UF), for shrubs 1.48 (DPF) to 1.30 (CFS) and for herbs 1.29 (CFS, UF) to 0.85 (UF), respectively. The maximum number of trees under diameter class D1 (251.67 number ha-1) and D2 (105.00 number ha-1) were recorded in RF however, the maximum number for D3 (49.17 number ha-1) were present in UF. The minimum number in D2 (44.17 number ha-1) and D3 (8.33 number ha-1) diameter class were recorded in CFS. The maximum tree carbon accumulated in different forest classes was found maximum in UF whereas, the minimum was recorded in CFS. The under storey carbon stock was recorded maximum in CFS and minimum in UPF. However, the soil carbon stock was found maximum in DPF. The maximum ecosystem carbon stock (85.50 t ha-1) potential and Co2 mitigated (313.79 t ha-1) was recorded in UF whereas, it was minimum in CFS. Further the overall regeneration success was fair in RF, DPF and UPF whereas, deficient regeneration success and establishment stocking index was recorded in CFS and UF. The soil properties vary significantly along soil depth. The maximum value for soil parameters was recorded in DPF and RF whereas, the low soil nutrients were recorded in CFS. Further the impact of lantana infestation in different forest classes was significant which have negatively affected the shrub diversity and regeneration success. We reiterate that the management that retains and enhances tree size inequalities and protects the diversity can help and store larger quantities of biomass and carbon as live tree biomass and play an important role in climate mitigation while providing other key ecosystem services.
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    STAND STRUCTURE AND SITE CHARACTERISTICS OF KHAIR (Acacia catechu Willd.) WORKING CIRCLE IN NURPUR FOREST DIVISION OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
    (UHF,NAUNI, 2021-12) DHIRENDER KUMAR; THAKUR, C L
    ABSTRACT The study entitled “Stand structure and site characteristics of Khair (Acacia catechu Willd.) working circle in Nurpur Forest Division of Himachal Pradesh” was carried out in differently managed forest classes to access the floral diversity, stand structures, biomass and carbon stock, site characteristics natural regeneration and impact of lantana infestation. The Shannon Index of diversity (H’) for trees ranged from 2.13 (DPF) to 1.24 (UF), for shrubs 1.48 (DPF) to 1.30 (CFS) and for herbs 1.29 (CFS, UF) to 0.85 (UF), respectively. The maximum number of trees under diameter class D1 (251.67 number ha-1) and D2 (105.00 number ha-1) were recorded in RF however, the maximum number for D3 (49.17 number ha-1) were present in UF. The minimum number in D2 (44.17 number ha-1) and D3 (8.33 number ha-1) diameter class were recorded in CFS. The maximum tree carbon accumulated in different forest classes was found maximum in UF whereas, the minimum was recorded in CFS. The under storey carbon stock was recorded maximum in CFS and minimum in UPF. However, the soil carbon stock was found maximum in DPF. The maximum ecosystem carbon stock (85.50 t ha-1) potential and Co2 mitigated (313.79 t ha-1) was recorded in UF whereas, it was minimum in CFS. Further the overall regeneration success was fair in RF, DPF and UPF whereas, deficient regeneration success and establishment stocking index was recorded in CFS and UF. The soil properties vary significantly along soil depth. The maximum value for soil parameters was recorded in DPF and RF whereas, the low soil nutrients were recorded in CFS. Further the impact of lantana infestation in different forest classes was significant which have negatively affected the shrub diversity and regeneration success. We reiterate that the management that retains and enhances tree size inequalities and protects the diversity can help and store larger quantities of biomass and carbon as live tree biomass and play an important role in climate mitigation while providing other key ecosystem service