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Wildlife Biodiversity Conservation
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Author : Susan C. Underkoffler
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-06-26
Wildlife Biodiversity Conservation written by Susan C. Underkoffler and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-26 with Nature categories.
This book addresses the multidisciplinary challenges in biodiversity conservation with a focus on wildlife crime and how forensic tools can be applied to protect species and preserve ecosystems. Illustrated by numerous case studies covering different geographical regions and species the book introduces to the fundamentals of biodiversity conflicts, outlines the unique challenges of wildlife crime scenes and reviews latest techniques in environmental forensics, such as DNA metagenomics. In addition, the volume explores the socio-economic perspective of biodiversity protection and provides an overview of national and international conservation laws. The field of conservation medicine stresses the importance of recognizing that human health, animal health, and ecosystem health are inextricably interdependent and the book serves as important contribution towards achieving the UN Sustainable Developmental Goals, in particular SDG 15, Life on Land. The book addresses graduate students, scientists and veterinary professionals working in wildlife research and conservation biology.
Trends In Wildlife Biodiversity Conservation And Management
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Trends In Wildlife Biodiversity Conservation And Management written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Biodiversity categories.
Contributed articles with reference to India.
Evolution And Innovation In Wildlife Conservation
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Author : Helen Suich
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-05-04
Evolution And Innovation In Wildlife Conservation written by Helen Suich and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-04 with Nature categories.
The crucible of innovation in wildlife and habitat conservation is in southern Africa where it has co-evolved with decolonization, political transformation and the rise of development, ownership, management and livelihood debates. Charting this innovation, early chapters deal with the traditional 'fines and fences' conservation that occurred in the colonial and early post-independence period, with subsequent sections focussing on the experimentation and innovation that occurred on private and communal land as a result of the break from these traditional methods. The final section deals with more recent innovations in the sector, focussing on building and strengthening the relationships between parks and society. Importantly, the book provides a data-rich summary of experimentation with more inclusive models of conservation in terms of ecological, social, political and economic indicators. Published with the Southern African Sustainable Use Specialist Group (SASUSG) of IUCN
Wildlife Biodiversity Conservation
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Daya Books
Release Date : 2008
Wildlife Biodiversity Conservation written by and has been published by Daya Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Animal diversity conservation categories.
Wildlife Biodiversity is of paramount importance to mankind as it is the storehouse of myried types of ecosystem resources that serve the vital need food, fiber, fuel, fodder, medicines, etc. indispensable for human beings. It is of ecological, economical, aesthetic, scientific and recreational value and supplies a variety of ecosystem services . However, various types of human activities annihilate the biodiversity in nature leading to their abandonment befor their beneficial characteristics are discovered. Thus, there is an imperative need for the conservation of biodiversity in wilderness. This book includes various aspects of wildlife biodiversity spread over diverse parts including different protected areas-Wildlife Sancturaries, National Parks, Tiger Reserves and Marine Biosphere Reserves of Indian subcotinent, starting from Western Ghats (Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Kalakad-Mundanthuri Tiger Reserve, Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve and others) to Eastern Ghats, Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary and Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary in the East, Bhagvan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and Mollem National Park and others in the West, and Keolodeo National Park Sariska, and other protected areas in the North. The chapters of the book include fascinating first-hand information on diverse species, about 78 species of wild animals (invertebrates-annelids and arthropods to Vertebrates-reptiles, birds and mammals) (Part-I of the Book) and about 500 species of wild plants (medicinal herbs to trees) (Part-II of the Book). This book wil be of enormous interest and value to the students and teachers of colleges and universities, scientists of research centers and institutes, and professional as well as amateur wildlife biologists, ecologists, conservationists, Officials of Forest Departments of State and Central Government, and others with an interest on wildlife biodiversity and conservation. Contents Chapter 1: Wildlife Biodiversity Conservation with Special Reference to Soil Biodiversity for a Sustainable Society (The Keynote Address Delivered at the Inaugural Session of the Seminar) by M C Dash; Chapter 2: Importance of Taxonomy in Conservation of Biodiversity by T C Narendran; Chapter 3: Joining Hands for Biodiversity Conservation by B K Mishra, Ruchi Badola and A K Bhardwaj; Chapter 4: Ecological Analysis of Spatial Distributions of Important Wildlife Species on the Western Anamalai Region (Kerala) by P V Karunakaran, M Balasubramanian, P Couteron and B R Ramesh; Part-I: Biodiversity and Conservation of Wildlife (Animals); Chapter 5: Ungulate Conservation in India by K Sankar; Chapter 6: Mammalian Diversity in Kerala by P Padmanabhan and N U Cini; Chapter 7: Man-Wildlife Conflict in Protected Areas: A Case Study of Gaur Bos gaurs H Smith from Bhagvan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and Mollem National Park, Goa by Suman D Gad and S K Shyama; Chapter 8: Scent Marking by Indian Blackbuck: Characteristics and Spatial Distribution of Urine, Pellet, Preorbital and Interdigital Gland Marking in Captivity by T Rajagopal and G Archunan; Chapter 9: Conservation Status of Indian Flying Foxd Pteropus giganteus in Tamil Nadu, South India by S Ezil Vendan, B Kaleeswaran, K Baskar and A Alwin Prem Anand; Chapter 10: Factors Influencing Waterbird Populations at Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India by C Venkatraman, K Thiyagesan R Nagarajan and J T Jothinayagam; Chapter 11: Diversity of Coastal Birds in Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve, Southern India by C Venkatraman; Chapter 12: Avifauna of Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary: A Management Perspective by Justus Joshua, S F Wesly Sunderraj, Vijayakumar and V Gokula; Chapter 13: Foraging Pattern of Birds During the Breeding Season in Dry Deciduous Forest of Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India by V Gokula; Chapter 14: The Nest and Nest Materials of Wire Tailed Swallow (Hirundo smithi) in Kodiyampalayam Area Near Pichavaram Mangrove, Tamil Nadu (India) by S Sandilyan, K Thiyagesan and S Balamuragan; Chapter 15: Avian Biodiversity in Paddy Agroecosystem in Relation to Different Crop Stages and Species Conservation Strategies by V Ravinder Reddy; Chapter 16: Impact of Land-Use Change on Fan Throated Lizard (Sitana ponticeriana) Population by J Subramanean and M Vikram Reddy; Chapter 17: Butterfly Abundance and Diversity Patterns in Urban Habitats of Kolkata and Adjoining Suburban Areas, West Bengal by Upamanyu Hore; Chapter 18: Isolation of Bioinsecticides from Lepidoptera: Striped Tiger Butterly, Danaus genutia by Arunava Das, Chandan Mithra, R Revanna and K Chandrashekar; Chapter 19: Biodiversity and Niches of Ants in Alagar Hills, Tamil Nadu by B Kaleeswaram, S Ezil Vendan, B Poovalinga Ganesh and S Bhavatarini; Chapter 20: Migratory Potential of Assassin Bugs of Keeripparai Range of Agasthia Malai Biosphere, Southern Western Ghats by S Israel Stalin, S Anitha, E Eyarine Jeha Malar, S Kiruba and S Sam Manohar Das; Chapter 21: Conservation of Natural Aquatic Resources and their Biodiversity with Reference to Lake Ecosystems by A Yudhistra Kumar and M Vikram Reddy; Chapter 22: Current Population, Distribution and Dynamics of Aquatic Animal Diversity of Chambal River, Madhya Pradesh and its Threats to Sand Mining by S R Taigor, Faiyaz, A Khudsar and R J Rao; Chapter 23: Ecology of Polychaetes (Annelida: Polychaeta) Associated with Seaweeds in Kudankulam Coast, Gulf of Mannar by S Satheesh, I Sreevidya, Y Leninraj and S Godwin Wesley; Chapter 24: Conservation of Endangered Earthworms by Swati Pattnaik and M Vikram Reddy; Chapter 25: Depletion of Wildlife in Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh by Ch Sammaian, E Narayana, Ch Samatha and Ch Sravanthi; Part-II Biodiversity and Conservation of Endangered Wildlife (Plants); Chapter 26: Commonly Used Medicinal Plants of the Coastal Belt of Kanyakumari District and their Role in Conservation of Butterfly Diversity by S Kiruba, S Ruba Gnana Solomon, S Israel Stalin, S Jeeva and Sam Manohar Das; Chapter 27: Endemic Medicinal Plants Used by Tribal People in Tirunelveli Hills, Western Ghats of India by M Ayyanar and S Ignacimuthu; Chapter 28: Medicinal Plant Diversity in Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Orissa: Utilization, Exploitation and Conservation by Chiranjibi Pattanaik and C Sudhakar Reddy; Chapter 29: Conservation through in vitro Propagation of a Critically Endangered Medicinal Plant, Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D Don) Soo by Anjuli Agarwal, D Khokhar and Vishwanth; Chapter 30: An Attempt to Conserve Centella asiatica L.: A Highly Essential Medicinal Plant, through in vitro Nodal Segment Culture by H Mohapatra, D P Barik and S P Rath; Chapter 31: Conservation Strategy and Status of Trees in Tamil Nadu by S Anbazhakan, G Jayanthi, S Nirmala and K Kuzhalini; Chapter 32: Biodiversity, Complex Web of Specie Interactions and Holistic Approach in Wildlife Conservation by N Parthasarathy; Chapter 33: Diversity and Distribution of Dipterocarps in Andaman Islands by M Rajkumar and N Parthasarathy; Chapter 34: Conservation of Mangrove Forest for Preventing Ecological Disaster in the Coastal Belt of Orissa by M Pradhan; Chapter 35: Ecotourism Development and Biodiversity Conservation in the Protected Areas: A Prospective Study by Sampad Kumar Swain; Chapter 36: Biodiversity and Eco-Conservation with Special Reference to NEH Region by B Gopichand; Chapter 37: The Carring Capacity and the Problems of Future Conservation of Andaman and Nicobar Islands by T Subramanyam Naidu; Chapter 38: True Chronicles: The Jungle Narratives of Jim Corbett and Kenneth Anderson- From Big Game Hunting to Conservation of Wildlife and Biodiversity by Murali Sivaramakrishnan
Biodiversity Conservation And Habitat Management Volume I
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Author : Franccesa Gherardi
language : en
Publisher: EOLSS Publications
Release Date : 2009-12-29
Biodiversity Conservation And Habitat Management Volume I written by Franccesa Gherardi and has been published by EOLSS Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-29 with Nature categories.
Biodiversity Conservation and Habitat Management is a component of Encyclopedia of Natural Resources Policy and Management in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. Biodiversity is declining worldwide at a very unprecedented rate as a complex response to several human-induced changes in the global environment. The magnitude of these changes is so large and their effects are so strongly linked to the altered ecosystem processes and to human (ab-)use of natural resources that biodiversity loss is today perceived as one of the most important issues that humankind should face with extreme urgency. Disseminating information, raising awareness, and propelling concern within a diversified target audience (general public, schools, local authorities, and government agencies) are also essential to develop shared responsibility and to encourage collaborative efforts and compliance. This has been the main objective of “Biodiversity Conservation and Habitat Management”. The Theme on Biodiversity Conservation and Habitat Management provides the essential aspects and a myriad of issues of great relevance to our world in eight major topics of discussion, and is focused on 1) History and Overview of Biodiversity Conservation and Protected Areas, 2) Management of Forests and other Wooded Habitats, 3) Management of Savannahs and Other Open Habitats, 4) Management of Wetlands, 5) Management of Tourism and Human Recreation Pressure, 6) Conservation Strategies, Species Action Plans and Translocation, 7) Captive Breeding and Gene Banks, and 8) Eradication and Control of Invasive Species. These two volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.
Concepts In Wildlife Management
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Author : B. B. Hosetti
language : en
Publisher: Daya Books
Release Date : 2005
Concepts In Wildlife Management written by B. B. Hosetti and has been published by Daya Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Endangered plants categories.
The Present Book Has Been Thoroughly Revised And Enlarged. Some New Chapters Like Status Of Wildlife Management In India, Extinction Organisms, Elephant Conservation Project, Wetland Management, Wetland Birds, Asian Water Fowl Census, Mysteries Of Migration, Basics And Theories Of Biodiversity, Recently Amended Wildlife Schedules, National And State Level Symbols Of Plants And Animals Are Incorporated. It Will Be One Of The Most Comprehensive Book Available So Far To The Readers That Deciphers The Information About Wildlife. This Book Is First Of Its Kind To Embody Subjects Like Integrated Concepts Of Ecosystem Management, Wildlife Conservation And Management, Ethical, Ecological And Recreational Importance Of Wildlife, Endangered Flora And Fauna Of India, Wildlife Zones, Special Conservation Schemes On Tiger, Elephant, Lion, Musk Deer, Brow Antler, Crocodile, Great Indian Bustard Etc., Protection Of Orchid And Butterflies Diversity, Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, Its Details, Important Methodologies About Environmental Impact Assessment And Government And Non-Government Organizations Concerned To The Protection Of Wildlife And Environmental Waste Auditing For Siting Industries. It Is Useful To The Students And Teachers Of Biological Sciences Of All The Colleges And Universities Of India. Contents Chapter 1: Wildlife Conservation And Management, General Importance, Causes For Endangering The Species, Important Zones In India, Protected Species Of India, Management Packages; Chapter 2: Status Of Wildlife Management In India, Introduction, Biological Diversity, The Current Status Of India S Wildlife, Floral Wealth, Endemic Plant Species, History Of Wildlife Management, India S Protected Area Network; Chapter 3: Endangered Flora And Fauna Of India; Introduction, General Background To The Problem Of Threat To Plant Species, Wildlife Zones For Flora, Himalaya And Eastern India, Rajasthan And Gujarat, Gangetic Plan, Peninsular India, Andaman And Nicobar, Lacunae In Our Understanding About Endangered Plants, Protection Strategies, Endangered Fauna Of India, Save Endangered Species, The Indian Scene, Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians; Chapter 4: Extinction Of Organisms, Introduction, Trends Of Extinction, Endangered Species, Species Characteristics And Extinction; Chapter 5: Special Conservation Schemes, Introduction, Project Tiger, Status Of Tiger In The World, Achievement Of The Project Tiger, Threat To The Tiger, Global Tiger Forum (Gtf), Gir Lion Sanctuary Project, Crocodile Breeding Project, Project Hangul, Himalayan Musk Deer-Ecology And Conservation Project, Shangi Or Manipur Brow-Antlered Deer Project Or Manipur Deer Project, Project Elephant, Project On Great Indian Bustard, Summary; Chapter 6: Management Of Rangelands, Forests And Wildlife Corridors, Types Of Rangelands, Plant Biomass, Productivity And Food Web; Characteristics Of Rangelands, Types Of Grazing Animals, Rangeland Conditions, Forests, Forest Types, Depletion Of Forests, Management Of Forests, Wildlife Corridors; Chapter 7: Wildlife Reserves And National Parks, Introduction, Protected Area Management Categories, National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves; Chapter 8: Protection Of Orchids And Butterflies, Orchids, Historical Aspects, Present Status, Protection Measures, Butterflies, Insect Culturing, Butterfly Species Of India, Protection Measures; Chapter 9: Role Of Zoos, Parks And Sanctuaries For Conservation Of Wildlife, Introduction, Indian Scenario, Common Wild Animals In Indian Zoo, National Parks And Wildlife Sanctuaries, Legislation And Recommendations Of The Global Committee For Conservation, Feeds And Feeding Of Some Wild Mammals, Breeding Of Wild Mammals, Management Of Wild Animals, Healthcare Of Wild Mammals; Chapter 10: Management Of Wetland Birds, Introduction, Types Of Wetlands, Waterfowls, Population And Distribution, Habitat Use, Food And Feeding, Breeding Population, Management, Principles, Major Groups Of Wetland Birds, Specific Requirements, Identification Character; Chapter 11: Asian Waterfowl Census, Introduction, Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy 1996-2000, Awc Report On India, Criteria For Identifying Wetlands Of International Importance, Guidelines For Application Of The Criteria; Chapter 12: Ramsar Wetlands, Introduction, Distribution, Problems Faced By Lentic Systems, Wetland Conservation, Criteria For The Selection Of Unique Wetlands, Indian Wetlands, Case Study I: Chilika Lake System, Caset Study Ii: Kolleru Lake, Case Study Iii: Loktak Lake, Manipur, Case Study Iv: Navile Tank, Shimoga; Chapter 13: The Mysteries Of Migration, Migration Basics? Types Of Migration, Velocity And Altitude, Duration And Distance, Accuracy And Regularity, Bird Navigation, Threats To Migrating Birds, Methods Of Studying Bird Migration, Advantages Of Migration, Origin Of Migration; Chapter 14: Biodiversity: Conservation And Management, Preamble, Loss Of Biodiversity, Conservation Of Biodiversity, Ancient Methods Of Conservation, Current Methods Onf Conservation, Biotechnology And Biodiversity, Legal Aspects Of Biodiversity Conservation, Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, Biodiversity Conservation And Agenda-21, International Biodiversity Convention; Chapter 15: General Theories Of Biodiversity, Explanation To Species Richness Gradients, Co-Existence Of Species Of Santa Rosalina Concept, The Diversity: Stability Hypothesis; Chapter 16: The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, Chapter Iii A-Protection Of Specified Plants, Chapter Iv-Sanctuaries, National Parks And Closed Areas; Chapter 17: The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972-Schedules, Schedule I-Part I-Mammals, Part Ii-Amphibians And Reptiles, Part Ii A-Fishes, Part Iii-Birds, Part Iv-Crustaceans And Insects, Part Iv A-Coelenterates, Part Iv B-Mollusca, Part Iv C-Echinodermata, Schedule Ii, Schedule Iii, Schedule Iv, Schedule Vi; Chapter 18: Wildlife Crimes, Introduction, Wildlife Crime, Prevention Of Wildlife Crimes, How Large Is Wildlife Crimes? Agencies To Stop Wildlife Crimes, Laws And Regulations Of Wildlife Crimes, What Is Cites, Export Consignment Check, Methods Of Smuggling, Methods Of Poaching, Collection Of Evidences, Conducting A Criminal Investigation, Investigating The Time Of Death, Identification Of Teeth And Claws, Identification Of Wounds, Postmortem, How To Go To Court; Chapter 19: Wwf-India And Bnhs/Ibcn, Introduction To Wwf-India, The Bombay Natural History Society (Bnhs), Hornbill House, The Society S Logo, Short-Term Projects And Field Studies, Conservation Education Centre, Indian Bird Conservation Network (Ibcn); Chapter 20: National And State Plants And Animals Of India; Chapter 21: Environmental Impact Assessment (Eia), General Aspects, Aim Of Eia, Contents Of Eia, Eia In India, Screening And Iee, Eia Report, Assessment Of Methodologies, Industries And Environmental Guidelines, Ecologically Sensitive Areas, Environmental Master Plan, A Case Study Of Human Impact On Himalayan Ecosystem; Chapter 22: Environmental Waste Auditing, Importance, Concept, Components, Objectives, Environmental Auditing In India, Form V.
Community Based Biodiversity Conservation Management
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Author : Yufanyi Movuh Mbolo
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2008-08-14
Community Based Biodiversity Conservation Management written by Yufanyi Movuh Mbolo and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-14 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Master's Thesis from the year 2007 in the subject Forestry / Forestry Economics, grade: 1.7, University of Göttingen (Institut für Forstpolitik und Naturschutz ), language: English, abstract: Community-Based Conservation (CBC) refers to wildlife conservation efforts that involve rural people as an integral part of a wildlife conservation policy. In Africa and specifically in Cameroon, there have been changes in state policies towards natural resources management particularly forest resources. This study deals basically on Cameroon, with national forest cover of over 42% which constitutes one of its major economic resources. Since 1995, a new forest policy act was enacted (proclaimed in 1994) to accommodate two approaches, that is, Community Forestry and sustainable forest management. Conserving and enhancing biodiversity through rural peoples’ involvement was one of the components of the new forest policy act of 1995. The study analyses the conditions under which the CBC policies can be successfully implemented in Cameroon, with the case of the Korup National Park (KNP) and its support zone and the former Korup Project (KP). It also investigates the interest and the relationship of the different stakeholders concerned, especially the local community. The thesis uses three hypotheses (which are limited to CBC), semi-structured questionnaires and secondary data to test or investigate successful policy implementation in the KNP by analysing, (i) the role the local communities, (ii) the international environmental NGOs and groups played in the former Korup Project (1988-2003) and (iii) the level of biodiversity conservation and rural development in the Korup Project Area (KPA). The study was carried out in the southern sector of the KNP with a simple-random sampling of 78 respondents out of 11 villages of the 32 villages in and around the National Park. The results indicate: (i) low participation of the local communities in the Integrated Conservation and Development Project (ICDP) and later joint participatory biodiversity conservation and rural development approach of the KP, (ii) a difficult relationship between the international stakeholders and the local communities, and (iii) a temporary success in biodiversity conservation and a failure in rural development.
Links Between Biodiversity Conservation Livelihoods And Food Security
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Author : Sue Mainka
language : en
Publisher: IUCN
Release Date : 2002
Links Between Biodiversity Conservation Livelihoods And Food Security written by Sue Mainka and has been published by IUCN this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Business & Economics categories.
The global use of wild animals for meat is now the primary illegal activity in many protected areas, and growing human populations and a lack of livelihood options suggest that demand for wild meat is likely to continue to rise. This Occasional Paper contains the background information presented to participants at a workshop jointly organized by IUCN, FAO and TRAFFIC in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The workshop aimed to forge functional links among the various stakeholders concerned with the unsustainable use of wild fauna for food, and it contains the communiqué and a summary of the discussions related to problems and solutions.
Forest Environment And Biodiversity
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Author : Mahesh Prasad Singh
language : en
Publisher: Daya Books
Release Date : 2007
Forest Environment And Biodiversity written by Mahesh Prasad Singh and has been published by Daya Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Biodiversity categories.
Forests play important role in combating desertification, preventing erosion problems, other protective functions, climatic change and acting as carbon reservoirs and sinks. Forests, the biodiversity they contain and the ecological function they maintain, are a heritage of mankind. The vital role of forests in protecting fragile ecosystems, watersheds and freshwater reservoirs and as storehouses of rich biodiversity should be recognized. Forests contain not only woody species and wild animals but also a wealth of other species of actual or potentially socio-economic importance at the global, national and local levels, including wild relatives of important crop species. Biodiversity is the variety and variability of plant, animal and micro organism in a ecosystem. Biodiversity, in wild and domesticated forms, is the source for most of humanity food, medicine, clothing and housing, most of the cultural diversity and most of the intellectual and spiritual inspirations. In other words, it is the very basis of man s being. Currently, there is severe and widespread loss of biodiversity because of a variety of factors and therefore its conservation is of utmost importance. Conservation and development are partners in the process of environmental protection. To maintain and increase the ecological, biological, climatic, socio-cultural and economic contributions of forests, their conservation and management are urgently required. Biological diversity (biodiversity) is also to be preserved to achieve sustainable development. The book is a sincere effort of the authors to provide compiled information on the subject matter of forest environment and diversity. It includes the impact of forests on environment, basic concept, status and extent of biodiversity, its loss and suggests ways and means of conservation for achieving sustainable development. Contents Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Land Use, Forest Area and Population; Chapter 3: History of Forestry in India; Chapter 4: Ecological Perceptions; Chapter 5: Ecology of Indian Forests; Chapter 6: Forests and Environments; Chapter 7: Ecosystem Theory and Application; Chapter 8: Forests and Environment: Soil Erosion and Floods; Chapter 9: Wildlife and Biosphere Reserves; Chapter 10: Atmosphere; Chapter 11: Socio-Economic Effects and Constraints; Chapter 12: Women and Environment; Chapter 13: Macro Issues: Pressure on Forests; Chapter 14: Forestry and Rural Development; Chapter 15: Peoples Participation in Afforestation; Chapter 16: Environmental Considerations; Chapter 17: The Environmental Scenario; Chapter 18: Environmental Problems; Chapter 19: Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment; Chapter 20: Methods of Impact Analysis; Chapter 21: Some Case Studies of Environmental Impact Assessment; Chapter 22: Pollution: An Appraisal; Chapter 23: Air Pollution; Chapter 24: Water Pollution; Chapter 25: Biological Diversity; Chapter 26: Management of Forests for Wildlife; Chapter 27: Conservation of Biodiversity; Chapter 28: Action Plan for National Biodiversity Strategy; Chapter 29: Social Biota for Biodiversity; Chapter 30: Biodiversity Loss and Threat; Chapter 31: Biological Diversity Convention; Chapter 32: Conservation of Biodiversity in Indian Scenario; Chapter 33: Diversity in Community; Chapter 34: Bioresources Protection; Chapter 35: Biodiversity of Threatened Species of Medicinal Plants in India: An Appraisal; Chapter 36: Vegetative Propagation; Chapter 37: Tree Improvement through Biotechnological Tools; Chapter 38: Forest Resources and its Management; Chapter 39: Production and Receipt of Forest Products. C
Biodiversity
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Author : D. J. Perlman
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2009-07-01
Biodiversity written by D. J. Perlman and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-01 with Science categories.
Biodiversity has become a buzzword in the environmental movement and in science, and is increasingly being taught in university degree courses. This new text is designed as a primer, giving non-specialists an introduction to the historical context, current debates, and ongoing research in this subject.