Ecological, Social and Commercial Role of Lichens in India with ...

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known as bio-indicators) are useful for defining and presenting the data those decision-makers
requires. Bio-indicators can be used in ecological evolution, especially for communities indicating
areas of conservation interest.
Need of inventorying and monitoring lichens of Garhwal Himalayas
Formulating proper methodology for documenting floristic diversity with ecological correlates is a
prerequisite for inventorying periodical monitoring and conservation of bio resource. The study
will attempt toi.
The pattern of relative abundance of lichens
ii. Document season of maximum lichen fall
iii. List of tree species and their part harbouring maximum lichen in a lichen rich area
iv. This information will be the first attempt to answer these basic queries and help in periodical
monitoring, conservation and management of lichens
v. Inventorying and monitoring the lichen diversity will be provide fundamental and essential
biological information used by basic scientific disciplines (viz. ecology, population biology,
behaviours and other fields of comparative biology)
vi. Available information will provide a basis for the scientific research necessary to understanding
the habitat in which rich lichen dry mass (from tree as well as fallen lichen mass) found (either
on open or closed canopied site of the Q. semecarpifolia forest)
vii. Define the current and future option available for alternate livelihood from the lichens. It will
be help to guide immediate and long term management, policy and decision making strategies
viii. Provide information necessary for sustainable management of natural resources (lichens). Help
in identifying economically or commercially valuable lichens
ix. Define the impact of human activities on lichen diversity so as to reduce undesirable effect in
the environment
x. Helps to understand the potential effects and impact of climate change and other forms of
natural environment change
References
Acharius, A. (1810). ‘Lichenographia Universalis’ Dauekwert, Gottingen.
Ahmadjian, V. (1995). Lichens Annu Rev Microbiol 19 1-20.
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