Research Article | Published: 01 September 2000

Rodents Menace in Forest Nurseries and Plantations and Their Protection

R. M. Mishra and H. R. Khan

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 23 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 337-341 | 2000
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-1UFKS4 | Cite this article

Abstract

The present paper deals with the studies on rodents and porcupines infesting forest nurseries and plantations of coniferous and broad leaved tree species, raised in various states. They are non-insect pests and their nature and extent of damage, habits and behaviour has been observed. They are very destructive to forest and forest produce, need special attention to save and protect forest resources. The preventive and remedial measures to be adopted under forestry conditions have been described so as to prevent losses due to such natural enemies by reducing their population, as they are injurious to forest as well as public health.

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Mishra, R.M. and Khan, H.R., 2000. Rodents Menace in Forest Nurseries and Plantations and Their Protection. Indian Journal of Forestry, 23(3), pp.337-341. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-1UFKS4

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Manuscript Published on 01 September 2000

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