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This paper Forestry · all yearsQ. 2 · What are the various Silvicultural…Q. 3 · Enlist forest resources of Pakistan.…Q. 4 · For efficient forest management, a…Q. 5 · Recently developed modern wood technology…Q. 6 · Most of the rangelands of…Q. 7 · Wildlife plays an important role…Q. 8 · Differentiate clearly any Four of…With this paper← 2014
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Part II

Q. 2

What are the various Silvicultural Systems to obtain Forest Regeneration in Pakistan? Describe each system in detail along with its merits and demerits by giving at least one example of the forest type which is managed under any particular silvicultural system.

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Q. 3
  1. (a)Enlist forest resources of Pakistan. Describe ‘Scrub Dry Tropical Thorn Forests' and also give its distribution and tree composition. [10]
  2. (b)Why we have very low forest area in Pakistan? Mention the constraints and problems to develop tree cover. [10]
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Q. 4

For efficient forest management, a forest must be maintained on sustained basis. How could you ensure sustained yield of a forest? Explain principles of forest management.

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Q. 5
  1. (a)Recently developed modern wood technology has opened new avenues of efficiently utilizing small logs in a variety of ways. Give a brief account of few innovations. [10]
  2. (b)How trees are helpful in reclaiming waterlogged and saline soils? [10]
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Q. 6
  1. (a)Most of the rangelands of Pakistan are degraded and have low productivity. Do you think there is need to develop a rangelands policy to improve the productivity of the rangelands and rehabilitate the degraded ones? [10]
  2. (b)Name the grazing systems which are prevalent in the country. Describe Deferred Grazing Systems in detail. [10]
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Q. 7
  1. (a)Wildlife plays an important role in ecosystem and is also a source of income from tourists. But, wildlife of Pakistan is decreasing alarmingly. Can you suggest some reasons for decline of wildlife in Pakistan? [10]
  2. (b)What are the factors which may have contributed to the decline of vulture population across South Asia? Moreover, the extinction of vultures may be viewed as a great loss to our environmental, socioeconomic and cultural fabric. Give your comments on this statement. [10]
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Q. 8

Differentiate clearly any Four of the following:

  1. (i)Social Forestry vs Community Forestry [5]
  2. (ii)Agroforestry vs Farm Forestry [5]
  3. (iii)Agrisilviculture vs Agrosilviculture [5]
  4. (iv)Felling Block vs Felling Coupe [5]
  5. (v)Forest Working Plan vs Working Circle [5]
  6. (vi)Wildlife Sanctuary vs Game Reserve [5]
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