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Research paper thumbnail of Assessing Local and Urban Native Fruit Markets in

An exploratory survey was conducted to assess the urban and local market situation of native or l... more An exploratory survey was conducted to assess the urban and local market situation of native or locally available fruit species in Sylhet district of northern Bangladesh. A total of 95 respondents both from urban and local market were interviewed to understand different market situation in the area. Study identified the availability of thirty-four native fruit species among the markets. The study revealed that, selling of local fruits comprises primary occupation for about 76.36 % urban fruit sellers and 12.5 % for local fruit sellers. Again 74.74% respondents from both markets engaged full time in fruit selling. It was observed that, the shop condition and marketing channel was varied among different markets. The price, sources and problems regarding local fruits were also found different at different markets. Study concluded that, technical and financial supports and proper policy intervention is obligatory to improve the prevailing market situation.

Research paper thumbnail of Green Microcredit-Assisted Microenterprises in a Wetland Area of Bangladesh and its Implications for Women’s Empowerment and Ecological Sustainability

Research paper thumbnail of In vitro Propagation of Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni): An Overview

International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2017

In present time people are very calorie conscious which increases use of stevia in preparation of... more In present time people are very calorie conscious which increases use of stevia in preparation of non-calorie food stuffs and become a major sweetening agent in food products in Southeast Asia (Ashwell, 2015; Durán A.

Research paper thumbnail of Current Status and Potentiality of Forest Resources in a Proposed Biodiversity Conservation Area of Bangladesh

ABSTRACT An exploratory study was conducted in Juri Forest Range-2, a proposed biodiversity conse... more ABSTRACT An exploratory study was conducted in Juri Forest Range-2, a proposed biodiversity conservation area of Bangladesh to explore the present growing stock of tree, regeneration condition and status of non-timber forest products (NTFPs). This conservation area contains both natural and artificial plantation was selected by using multistage random sampling method. For determination of plot size and sampling methods, the quadrate size (10 m×10 m) for tree stock measurement, (2 m×2 m) for regeneration survey, (20 m×20 m) for NTFPs survey was determined. Regarding tree stock survey, 14 species under eight families were found where Tectona grandis shows average number of stem/ha was 624 and basal area/ha was (10.36 m 2 /ha) followed by Acacia auriculiformis (0.2 m 2 /ha and 637 stem/ha), Gmelina arborea (0.2 m 2 /ha and 600 stem/ha). In regeneration survey, 14 species were found belonging to 9 families where Alstonia scholaris shows highest (3,750) seedling per hectare. Regarding NTFPs, bamboo and cane are the most common resources. In last ten years, the total timber output was 1,28,596.14 cubic feet and total amount of revenue was 4,64,434 US$. The vacant area is 1,335.5 acre which contains 14% of total area. If this vacant area is planted with suitable species and take proper steps for appropriate management of this species it will be a good biologically diversified area.

Research paper thumbnail of Comparative evaluation of co-management impacts on protected area: A case study from Lawachara National Park, Maulvibazar, Sylhet

Journal of Forestry and Environment, 2007

An exploratory study was conducted in Lawachara National Park (LNP) to make a comparative analysi... more An exploratory study was conducted in Lawachara National Park (LNP) to make a comparative analysis of co-management practice in protected area management. This study compares the socioeconomic condition (income, social status, living style etc.) and forest dependency before and after implementation of co-management activities in LNP. A total 40 households out of 153 were interviewed from 3 study villages namely Magurchara Punji, Dalubari and Radhanagar. Data analysis shows that major income generating livelihood activities in study villages were, agro farming (30%), followed by fuelwood collection (22.50%), nursery raising (12.50%), cattle farming (10%), fisheries (7.50%) and others. Study also reveals that after being implementation of co-management activities the average income level of 3 studied villages have rises on average 550 taka/HHs (1 US $ = Taka 70). Furthermore, many of the former illegal loggers became forest protector which makes their life more secured and respectable in the society than before. It was also found that peoples of study villages are now actively engaging in forest management activities and it is the only hope for conservation and restoration of forest resources not only in LNP but also in other protected areas of our country.

Research paper thumbnail of Small-scale Agar (Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.) Based Cottage Enterprises in Maulvibazar District of Bangladesh: Production, Marketing and Potential Contribution to Rural Development

Small-scale Forestry, 2008

Globally, trade in agar-based products is growing rapidly due to their recent adoption as an ingr... more Globally, trade in agar-based products is growing rapidly due to their recent adoption as an ingredient in the cosmetics and pharmaceuticals sector. In Bangladesh, people living in some northeastern districts have been engaged in the production, processing and trading of such products for several decades. These practices, which they consider as the lifeblood of their existence, have been inherited from their ancestors. This paper reports a case study carried out in Maulvibazar district exploring the production and marketing, and industry problems, of agar-based enterprises and their potential contribution to socioeconomic development. An exploratory survey was undertaken over 30 randomly selected agar-based factories during December 2005-April 2006, with entrepreneurs of the factories personally interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. The majority of the factories of the area were found to depend on local sources of raw materials to produce agar-based products. About 514 full and part-time workers are employed in the factories. Average annual expenditure, revenue and net annual income per factory for three consecutive years 2003-2005 of the study were estimated as Tk 63,980, Tk 111,414 and Tk 47,435, respectively, being highest where attar (agar oil) of superior grade was produced for export. There appears to be a sustainable source of raw materials, availability of technical and financial assistance and opportunity for expansion of market facilities to secure the maximum benefit achievable from this highly promising industry.

Research paper thumbnail of The use of medicinal plants in healthcare practices by Rohingya refugees in a degraded forest and conservation area of Bangladesh

International Journal of Biodiversity Science & Management, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Eco-tourism in Madhabkunda Eco-Park, Bangladesh: status, problem and prospect

Research paper thumbnail of Comparing the impacts of local people and Rohingya refugees on Teknaf Game Reserve

Page 1. Mohammed Salim Uddin Mohammed Abu Sayed Arfin Khan Department of Forestry,Shah Jalal Univ... more Page 1. Mohammed Salim Uddin Mohammed Abu Sayed Arfin Khan Department of Forestry,Shah Jalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh. 149 Comparing the Impacts of Local People and Rohingya Refugees on Teknaf Game Reserve Abstract ...

Research paper thumbnail of Distribution and status of forests in the tropics: Bangladesh perspective

This paper reviews the distribution and overall status of different types of forests in Banglades... more This paper reviews the distribution and overall status of different types of forests in Bangladesh, highlighting their fl oral and faunal diversity. The objective was to provide a foundation for the national and international communities dealing with sustainable management strategies for tropical forests. There is a total of 2.53 million hectare forestland in Bangladesh, which is 17.5% of the total area of the country. The forests are situated in the southeastern, middle and southwestern regions holding the names of hill forests, Sal (Shorea robusta) forests and mangrove forests, respectively, with a rich biological diversity. Village forests also occupy a remarkable portion of the country. Along with the fl oral and faunal compositions, the present state of management strategies in different forest types is also enunciated.

Research paper thumbnail of Effective Governance Strategy: Key to Sustainable Collaborative Management in a Wildlife Sanctuary in South-Eastern Part of Bangladesh

The Forest Department of Bangladesh piloted collaborative management, also known as co-management... more The Forest Department of Bangladesh piloted collaborative management, also known as co-management, in five protected areas, through its Nishorgo Support Project from 2004 to 2009. This paper documents one of the pilot co-management sites, specifically for the Teknaf Wildlife Sanctuary comparing actual governance to the framework for good governance for protected areas. Through stakeholders and key informant interviews and observation of council and committee meetings, the research revealed that the co-management structure was an appendum in the forest department's organizational structure. Unwillingness to share responsibilities and decision-making was the major obstacle to effective co-management in the protected area. The lack of legal recognition and limited functional arrangements to support co-management resulted in weak managerial performance and poor governance. Thus, extraction of resources from the reserve continued. Moreover, no quick solutions to deal with environmental threats of land encroachment inside the sanctuary were undertaken. For co-management to result in effective forest and wildlife conservation, more focus on good governance and provision of socioeconomic opportunities is needed.

Research paper thumbnail of Distribution and status of forests in the tropics: Bangladesh perspective

This paper reviews the distribution and overall status of different types of forests in Banglades... more This paper reviews the distribution and overall status of different types of forests in Bangladesh, highlighting their fl oral and faunal diversity. The objective was to provide a foundation for the national and international communities dealing with sustainable management strategies for tropical forests. There is a total of 2.53 million hectare forestland in Bangladesh, which is 17.5% of the total area of the country. The forests are situated in the southeastern, middle and southwestern regions holding the names of hill forests, Sal (Shorea robusta) forests and mangrove forests, respectively, with a rich biological diversity. Village forests also occupy a remarkable portion of the country. Along with the fl oral and faunal compositions, the present state of management strategies in different forest types is also enunciated.

Research paper thumbnail of Assessing Local and Urban Native Fruit Markets in

An exploratory survey was conducted to assess the urban and local market situation of native or l... more An exploratory survey was conducted to assess the urban and local market situation of native or locally available fruit species in Sylhet district of northern Bangladesh. A total of 95 respondents both from urban and local market were interviewed to understand different market situation in the area. Study identified the availability of thirty-four native fruit species among the markets. The study revealed that, selling of local fruits comprises primary occupation for about 76.36 % urban fruit sellers and 12.5 % for local fruit sellers. Again 74.74% respondents from both markets engaged full time in fruit selling. It was observed that, the shop condition and marketing channel was varied among different markets. The price, sources and problems regarding local fruits were also found different at different markets. Study concluded that, technical and financial supports and proper policy intervention is obligatory to improve the prevailing market situation.

Research paper thumbnail of Green Microcredit-Assisted Microenterprises in a Wetland Area of Bangladesh and its Implications for Women’s Empowerment and Ecological Sustainability

Research paper thumbnail of In vitro Propagation of Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni): An Overview

International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2017

In present time people are very calorie conscious which increases use of stevia in preparation of... more In present time people are very calorie conscious which increases use of stevia in preparation of non-calorie food stuffs and become a major sweetening agent in food products in Southeast Asia (Ashwell, 2015; Durán A.

Research paper thumbnail of Current Status and Potentiality of Forest Resources in a Proposed Biodiversity Conservation Area of Bangladesh

ABSTRACT An exploratory study was conducted in Juri Forest Range-2, a proposed biodiversity conse... more ABSTRACT An exploratory study was conducted in Juri Forest Range-2, a proposed biodiversity conservation area of Bangladesh to explore the present growing stock of tree, regeneration condition and status of non-timber forest products (NTFPs). This conservation area contains both natural and artificial plantation was selected by using multistage random sampling method. For determination of plot size and sampling methods, the quadrate size (10 m×10 m) for tree stock measurement, (2 m×2 m) for regeneration survey, (20 m×20 m) for NTFPs survey was determined. Regarding tree stock survey, 14 species under eight families were found where Tectona grandis shows average number of stem/ha was 624 and basal area/ha was (10.36 m 2 /ha) followed by Acacia auriculiformis (0.2 m 2 /ha and 637 stem/ha), Gmelina arborea (0.2 m 2 /ha and 600 stem/ha). In regeneration survey, 14 species were found belonging to 9 families where Alstonia scholaris shows highest (3,750) seedling per hectare. Regarding NTFPs, bamboo and cane are the most common resources. In last ten years, the total timber output was 1,28,596.14 cubic feet and total amount of revenue was 4,64,434 US$. The vacant area is 1,335.5 acre which contains 14% of total area. If this vacant area is planted with suitable species and take proper steps for appropriate management of this species it will be a good biologically diversified area.

Research paper thumbnail of Comparative evaluation of co-management impacts on protected area: A case study from Lawachara National Park, Maulvibazar, Sylhet

Journal of Forestry and Environment, 2007

An exploratory study was conducted in Lawachara National Park (LNP) to make a comparative analysi... more An exploratory study was conducted in Lawachara National Park (LNP) to make a comparative analysis of co-management practice in protected area management. This study compares the socioeconomic condition (income, social status, living style etc.) and forest dependency before and after implementation of co-management activities in LNP. A total 40 households out of 153 were interviewed from 3 study villages namely Magurchara Punji, Dalubari and Radhanagar. Data analysis shows that major income generating livelihood activities in study villages were, agro farming (30%), followed by fuelwood collection (22.50%), nursery raising (12.50%), cattle farming (10%), fisheries (7.50%) and others. Study also reveals that after being implementation of co-management activities the average income level of 3 studied villages have rises on average 550 taka/HHs (1 US $ = Taka 70). Furthermore, many of the former illegal loggers became forest protector which makes their life more secured and respectable in the society than before. It was also found that peoples of study villages are now actively engaging in forest management activities and it is the only hope for conservation and restoration of forest resources not only in LNP but also in other protected areas of our country.

Research paper thumbnail of Small-scale Agar (Aquilaria agallocha Roxb.) Based Cottage Enterprises in Maulvibazar District of Bangladesh: Production, Marketing and Potential Contribution to Rural Development

Small-scale Forestry, 2008

Globally, trade in agar-based products is growing rapidly due to their recent adoption as an ingr... more Globally, trade in agar-based products is growing rapidly due to their recent adoption as an ingredient in the cosmetics and pharmaceuticals sector. In Bangladesh, people living in some northeastern districts have been engaged in the production, processing and trading of such products for several decades. These practices, which they consider as the lifeblood of their existence, have been inherited from their ancestors. This paper reports a case study carried out in Maulvibazar district exploring the production and marketing, and industry problems, of agar-based enterprises and their potential contribution to socioeconomic development. An exploratory survey was undertaken over 30 randomly selected agar-based factories during December 2005-April 2006, with entrepreneurs of the factories personally interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. The majority of the factories of the area were found to depend on local sources of raw materials to produce agar-based products. About 514 full and part-time workers are employed in the factories. Average annual expenditure, revenue and net annual income per factory for three consecutive years 2003-2005 of the study were estimated as Tk 63,980, Tk 111,414 and Tk 47,435, respectively, being highest where attar (agar oil) of superior grade was produced for export. There appears to be a sustainable source of raw materials, availability of technical and financial assistance and opportunity for expansion of market facilities to secure the maximum benefit achievable from this highly promising industry.

Research paper thumbnail of The use of medicinal plants in healthcare practices by Rohingya refugees in a degraded forest and conservation area of Bangladesh

International Journal of Biodiversity Science & Management, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of Eco-tourism in Madhabkunda Eco-Park, Bangladesh: status, problem and prospect

Research paper thumbnail of Comparing the impacts of local people and Rohingya refugees on Teknaf Game Reserve

Page 1. Mohammed Salim Uddin Mohammed Abu Sayed Arfin Khan Department of Forestry,Shah Jalal Univ... more Page 1. Mohammed Salim Uddin Mohammed Abu Sayed Arfin Khan Department of Forestry,Shah Jalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh. 149 Comparing the Impacts of Local People and Rohingya Refugees on Teknaf Game Reserve Abstract ...

Research paper thumbnail of Distribution and status of forests in the tropics: Bangladesh perspective

This paper reviews the distribution and overall status of different types of forests in Banglades... more This paper reviews the distribution and overall status of different types of forests in Bangladesh, highlighting their fl oral and faunal diversity. The objective was to provide a foundation for the national and international communities dealing with sustainable management strategies for tropical forests. There is a total of 2.53 million hectare forestland in Bangladesh, which is 17.5% of the total area of the country. The forests are situated in the southeastern, middle and southwestern regions holding the names of hill forests, Sal (Shorea robusta) forests and mangrove forests, respectively, with a rich biological diversity. Village forests also occupy a remarkable portion of the country. Along with the fl oral and faunal compositions, the present state of management strategies in different forest types is also enunciated.

Research paper thumbnail of Effective Governance Strategy: Key to Sustainable Collaborative Management in a Wildlife Sanctuary in South-Eastern Part of Bangladesh

The Forest Department of Bangladesh piloted collaborative management, also known as co-management... more The Forest Department of Bangladesh piloted collaborative management, also known as co-management, in five protected areas, through its Nishorgo Support Project from 2004 to 2009. This paper documents one of the pilot co-management sites, specifically for the Teknaf Wildlife Sanctuary comparing actual governance to the framework for good governance for protected areas. Through stakeholders and key informant interviews and observation of council and committee meetings, the research revealed that the co-management structure was an appendum in the forest department's organizational structure. Unwillingness to share responsibilities and decision-making was the major obstacle to effective co-management in the protected area. The lack of legal recognition and limited functional arrangements to support co-management resulted in weak managerial performance and poor governance. Thus, extraction of resources from the reserve continued. Moreover, no quick solutions to deal with environmental threats of land encroachment inside the sanctuary were undertaken. For co-management to result in effective forest and wildlife conservation, more focus on good governance and provision of socioeconomic opportunities is needed.

Research paper thumbnail of Distribution and status of forests in the tropics: Bangladesh perspective

This paper reviews the distribution and overall status of different types of forests in Banglades... more This paper reviews the distribution and overall status of different types of forests in Bangladesh, highlighting their fl oral and faunal diversity. The objective was to provide a foundation for the national and international communities dealing with sustainable management strategies for tropical forests. There is a total of 2.53 million hectare forestland in Bangladesh, which is 17.5% of the total area of the country. The forests are situated in the southeastern, middle and southwestern regions holding the names of hill forests, Sal (Shorea robusta) forests and mangrove forests, respectively, with a rich biological diversity. Village forests also occupy a remarkable portion of the country. Along with the fl oral and faunal compositions, the present state of management strategies in different forest types is also enunciated.