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Forestry

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This paper Forestry · all yearsQ. 2 · Analyse the present and future…Q. 3 · With respect to climate, vegetation,…Q. 4 · Enlist qualities of good wood.…Q. 5 · How are various range components…Q. 6 · Define "Carrying capacity of a…Q. 7 · Write the factors responsible for…Q. 8 · Write short notes on any…With this paperPart-I MCQs20← 20092012 →
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Q. 2

Analyse the present and future situation of forestry in Pakistan and discuss the reservations/reasons due to which farmer community is reluctant to adopt agro-forestry in Punjab. Support your answer with appropriate figures and sound arguments.

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Q. 3

With respect to climate, vegetation, soil, wildlife, topography and other physiographic features, discuss briefly but comprehensively different types of forest found in Pakistan and also mention their contribution in wood production.

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Q. 4

Enlist qualities of good wood. Also discuss in detail different wood defects and their respective treatments.

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Q. 5

How are various range components related to each other. Briefly point out various losses of energy from range ecosystem and also write a note on corrective measures with reference to energy losses from a range ecosystem.

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Q. 6

Define "Carrying capacity of a grazing land." How it is determined practically? Write the procedure stepwise. How many sheep can be allowed to graze on 500 hectares of grazing land per month if weight of green forage per quadrat was 2 Kg and it contained 70 percent moisture contents? Size of the quadrat used for sampling was 1 x 1 m² and grazing allowed was 50 percent respectively.

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Q. 7

Write the factors responsible for drastic decline of wildlife in Pakistan along with brief discussion of principles of sound wildlife management. Also give and justify your suggestions that how wildlife can be promoted in the country?

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Q. 8

Write short notes on any FOUR of the following:

  1. (a)Forestry and eco-tourism [5]
  2. (b)Social forestry [5]
  3. (c)Agro-grazing [5]
  4. (d)Environment degradation and vegetation [5]
  5. (e)Conservation of natural resources (Forests, rangelands and watershed areas) as a key of national food security. [5]
  6. (f)Green house effects [5]
  7. (g)Forest Eco-system [5]
  8. (h)Forage forestry/forest grazing. [5]
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