Banj Oak Update
Banj Oak Update Compiled by David Cranwell DOWNLOAD TO READ THE COMPLETE PAPER Quercus leucotrichophora, (also known as Banj Oak, Himalayan Oak, White Oak) has several characteristics that indicate a high potential to stabilise eroded land and act as a nurse tree for indigenous species. The tree is endemic in the mid regions of the […]
Biodiversity & Conservation Original Paper: Assessing woodpeckers
Assessing woodpeckers as indicators of bird diversity and habitat structure in managed forests Published by Tarun Menon & Ghazala Shahabuddin Abstract: Woodpeckers (family Picidae) are a specialised group of insectivores that are sensitive to forest degradation and fragmentation. We evaluated the woodpecker taxa as potential indicators of habitat quality and forest bird diversity in temperate […]
Giant Powerhouses: Secrets of the Himalayan Oak Forests
Giant Powerhouses: Secrets of the Himalayan Oak Forests The banj oak forest occupies but a narrow swathe of the Western Himalayas, but it is highly valued for the variety of creatures it supports, and the multifaceted benefits it brings human residents of the region. by: Ghazala Shahabuddin and Rajesh Thadani CEDAR Centre for Ecology Development […]
The Oaks are ready!
The Himalayan Oak seedlings are now ready for purchasing. We have several hundred healthy Himalayan Oak seedlings ready for purchasing. If you do not have room for such a large tree you can adopt a tree that can be planted alongside Tutituki River in Hawke’s Bay. Seedlings are available at $10 each plus postage. A discount […]
Disappearing Rivers
The removal of the forests in the lower Himalayas which have mostly been replaced by farming and huge plantings of orchards individually small holdings. The reduction of the forests have changed the climate. The snowfall has lessened reducing the melt water and increasing the risk of fires. It maybe a coincidence but something is happening; […]
Water Crisis
Almora in Uttranchal is facing an acute water crisis, which has been exacerbated by rapid, unplanned urban growth and the mismanagement of vital natural resources that has led to the drying up of natural sources of water. This summer, the Kosi river, one of the major sources of drinking water, may dry up. What’s worse […]
We are not asking you to save the world – just to make a stand
The Oaks grow large! Since you may not have room for a tree in your garden, we offer an option to adopt a tree in our Forest of Memories. You get the GPS location of your tree so you can visit to see its progress! Adopting a tree can be a special way to mark important occasions such as a marriage, birth of a baby or the passing of a family member or friend.