Herbaceous vegetation constitutes a vital component of tropical dry deciduous forest ecosystems by regulating nutrient cycling, soil stability, and regeneration processes. The present investigation documents the diversity, composition, and phytosociological structure of herbaceou...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i45406
Shrubs constitute an ecologically significant vegetation layer in tropical dry deciduous forests, contributing to biodiversity maintenance, regeneration processes, and ecosystem functioning. The present study evaluated the phytosociological structure and diversity of shrub vegeta...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i43843
Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate division-wise variability and interrelationships of key soil physico-chemical properties governing nutrient retention in the Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR), a tropical dry deciduous forest ecosystem of the Eastern Ghats, India. Study Design:...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i105695
Rohith Ravula, Mhaiskar Priya Rajendra, Milkuri Chiranjeeva Reddy, C. Sudhakar Reddy, Kapil Sihag, Bheemreddyvalla Venkateshwar Reddy, Katikala Anish, Yerrawada Naveen & Sachin Kumar·International Journal of Environment and Climate Change·2026
Aims: The present study assessed employment generation as a measurable direct-use ecosystem service of the Kawal Tiger Reserve (KTR), Telangana, India, and examined its contribution to local livelihoods, conservation effectiveness, and policy-relevant sustainable forest managemen...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25296
Bheemreddyvalla Venkateshwar Reddy, Mhaiskar Priya Rajendra, Milkuri Chiranjeeva Reddy, C. Sudhakar Reddy, Kapil Sihag, Rohith Ravula, Katikala Anish, Yerrawada Naveen & Sachin Kumar·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2026
Aims: The present study aimed to assess employment generation as a direct-use ecosystem service of the Amrabad Tiger Reserve, Telangana, India, and to examine its role in supporting local livelihoods and strengthening conservation outcomes across forest divisions. Study Design: D...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i23967
Aims: The study investigates plant diversity and ecological patterns in the grasslands of Vikarabad district, Deccan Plateau, India, using quantitative and multivariate methods. Study Design: A total of 81 quadrats (1 m × 1 m) were laid across the study area. Species accumulation...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i5717