Download or read book Biodiversity in Indian Scenarios written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biodiversity and Bioprospects written by Poduri Nagaraja Rao and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Forest Environment and Biodiversity written by Mahesh Prasad Singh and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In India forests cover about 75m ha or about 25 per cent of the entire land area. In order to fulfil the appropriate functions the foresty development in India must proceed at a rate much faster than witherto for the sake of the entire economy, for the protection and improvement of the environment and for a much greater production of wood and other non-wood products. Not only the quality of environment be preserved and improved, but also the economic demand for forests products met adequately, both the internal utilization and for export. A substantial increase in employment in forestry operation is feasible and should be aimed at. It is necessary to emphasise that a close integration of the protective and porductive functions of forest should be aimed at which is both feasible and possible. Forests are a major factor of environment conservation and control extremes of heat and cold, rendering the climate more equable. To achieve good conservation and management of our natural resources, we should know the status of our genetic and biological resources. Thus continuous workd and intensive research in the fields of genetic diversity, species diversity and ecosystem diversity and urgently needed. 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 Environment, Chapter 7: Ecosystem Theory and Application, Chapter 8: Forests and Environment: Soil Erosion and Floods, Chapter 9: Wildlife and Biosphere Reserves, Chapter 10: Silvicultural Principles and Practices, 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: People Participation in Afforestation, Chapter 16: Environmental Considerations, Chapter 17: The Environmental Scenario, Chapter 18: Environmental Problems, Chapter 19: Environment: An Impact Assessment, Chapter 20: Analysis of the Environmental Problems: Case Studies, Chapter 21: Pollution: An Appraisal, Chapter 22: Pollution Control (Air and Water) and Its Concept, Chapter 23: Biological Diversity, Chapter 24: Management of Forests and Wildlife, Chapter 25: Biodiversity Biotechnology and Profits, Chapter 26: The Impact of Biodiversity Conservation or Indigenous Peoples, Chapter 27: Genes for Sustainable Development, Chapter 28: Forest Resources and Its Management, Chapter 29: Production and Receipt of Forest Products, Chapter 30: Genetic Resources and Their Importance, Chapter 31: Genetic Resources: Dilemma.
Download or read book Recovering Biodiversity in Indian Forests written by G. Vishwanatha Reddy and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-05-24 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book demonstrates how varying levels of human disturbance manifested through different management regimes influence composition, richness, diversity and abundance of key mammal, bird and plant species, even within ecologically similar habitats. Based on our results, we show the critical importance of the ‘wildlife preservation’ approach for effective biodiversity conservation. The study also provides examples of a practical application of rigorous methods of quantitative sampling of different plant and animal taxa as well as human influences, thus serving as a useful manual for protected area managers. Protected areas of various kinds have been established in India with the goal of arresting decline in, and to provide for, recovery of biodiversity and ecosystem services. A model that targets ‘wildlife preservation’ under state ownership is practiced across the country. However, forests in India are under intensive human pressure and varying levels of protection; therefore, protected areas may also experience open-access resource use, a model that is being aggressively advocated as a viable alternative to ‘preservationism’. We have evaluated the conservation efficacy of alternative forest management models by quantifying levels of biodiversity under varied levels of access, resource extraction and degree of state-sponsored protection in the Nagarahole forest landscape of southwestern India.
Download or read book Aquatic Biodiversity in India written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biodiversity and Health written by Serge Morand and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2017-11-27 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a gap between the ecology of health and the concepts supported by international initiatives such as EcoHealth, One Health or Planetary Health; a gap which this book aims to fill. Global change is accelerated by problems of growing population, industrialization and geopolitics, and the world’s biodiversity is suffering as a result, which impacts both humans and animals. However, Biodiversity and Health offers the unique opportunity to demonstrate how ecological, environmental, medical and social sciences can contribute to the improvement of human health and wellbeing through the conservation of biodiversity and the services it brings to societies. This book gives an expansive and integrated overview of the scientific disciplines that contribute to the connection between health and biodiversity, from the evolutionary ecology of infectious and non-infectious diseases to ethics, law and politics. Presents the first book to give a broad and integrated overview of the scientific disciplines that contribute to health From evolutionary ecology, to laws and policies, this book explores the links between health and biodiversity Demonstrates how ecological sciences, environmental sciences, medical sciences, and social sciences may contribute to improve human health
Download or read book Perspectives on Global Biodiversity Scenarios and Environmental Services in the 21st Century written by Chourasia, Naveen Kumar and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-11-01 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantitative models are increasingly being used to assess the impact of socioeconomic development pathways on biodiversity and environmental services. Regardless of the scenario, the decline of biodiversity will continue throughout the 21st century. Land-use changes drive biodiversity changes in terrestrial systems, while overfishing drives changes in marine systems, and climate change affects all realms. The loss of habitats will lead to local population decreases, and global extinctions will occur at unpredictable rates due to the lag between environmental changes and their effects. To address this, we need to focus more on the relationship between the decline of ecosystem services and the position of species responsible for that function in the trophic hierarchy. Perspectives on Global Biodiversity Scenarios and Environmental Services in the 21st Century makes biodiversity scenarios understandable, relevant, and valuable to stakeholders by using effective language and focused communication techniques. Instead of merely showing the potential effects of global change on biodiversity, scenarios should consider the feedback connecting environmental forces. Biodiversity provides numerous essential environmental services crucial to human well-being both now and in the future. The climate is a critical component of ecosystem functioning and directly and indirectly affects human health. The target audience includes biology and environmental science students and faculty, scientists, social workers who generate and collaborate on biodiversity scenarios, policymakers, and corporations with a basic science understanding.
Download or read book Sustainable Development in India Emerging Scenarios and Concerns written by Prof. Litty Denis and published by Allied Publishers. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable development across the globe is the only course to a peaceful future for the coming generations. The current severe rise in temperatures in France and other European countries bear witness to the climate change and its impact that the future holds. Health issues and life style related diseases are on the rise amidst increasing life expectancy. Grave inequalities still engulf the globe in various forms. Biodiversity degradation is also extensive. Discussions and planned initiatives for sustainable development becomes liminal in this context. This book offers for the readers discussions on a multitude of interrelated concerns with contributions on issues ranging from internal security to environment management and emerging scenario surrounding the domain of sustainable development.
Download or read book Biodiversity and Climate Change written by Thomas E. Lovejoy and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential, up-to-date look at the critical interactions between biological diversity and climate change that will serve as an immediate call to action The physical and biological impacts of climate change are dramatic and broad-ranging. People who care about the planet and manage natural resources urgently need a synthesis of our rapidly growing understanding of these issues. In this all-new sequel to the 2005 volume Climate Change and Biodiversity, leading experts in the field summarize observed changes, assess what the future holds, and offer suggested responses. From extinction risk to ocean acidification, from the future of the Amazon to changes in ecosystem services, and from geoengineering to the power of ecosystem restoration, this book captures the sweep of climate change transformation of the biosphere.
Download or read book Aquatic Biodiversity in India written by D. R. & Prasad A. K. & Prasad G Khanna and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present book reflects the present scenario of Aquatic Biodiversity in India. The book includes 22 chapters contributed by eminent scientists, researchers and teachers, who all are leading authorities in the field of aquatic biodiversity. The book covers in depth analysis of aquatic flora and fauna, their present status in India, various threats to them and their conservation measures. The book forms a useful contribution for Limnologists, Zoologists, Botanists, Microbiologists, Environmentalists, Researchers, students of PG level and for the people engaged in the field of aquatic biodiversity.
Download or read book Conservation of Biodiversity and Natural Resources written by Mahesh Prasad Singh and published by Daya Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural resources are those gift which are directly from nature. India presents nature in all its splendour. Diversity in physical and climatic condition result in wide range of natural vegetation in different region. In their turn these provide habitat for different species of animals and birds, while rain forests are found in the Andaman, Cactus are found in the Thar desert. Similarly there are alpine forests in the Himalayas while mangroves are grown in the saline soil of Andamans. Since the beginning of our civilisation the varied natural features with its flora and fauna have influenced the life and tradition of world and enriched their natural resources. It is always believed in the interrelationship among nature, environment and people. Therefore, the efforts for conservation of biodiversity and natural resources should be in tune with the processes and its occurrence in space and time from micro level to mega level. The present book is based on numerous materials, reports, and authors own extensive surveys and researchers of the nation. The book will be welcomed by all taxonomists, foresters, environmentalists and other decision makers. Contents Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Importance of Biodiversity; Chapter 3: Ecosystems, Environment and Biodiversity; Chapter 4: Extintion of Species and Loss; Chapter 5: Conservation of Biodiversity; Chapter 6: General Aspects of Biodiversity; Chapter 7: Action Plant for National Biodiversity Strategy; Chapter 8: Gene Bank Conservation; Chapter 9: Information on Hot Spot; Chapter 10: Social Biota for Biodiversity; Chapter 11: Biodiversity and Neotropical Primates; Chapter 12: Biodiversity Loss and Threat; Chapter 13: Biodiversity in Farming; Chapter 14: Nature and Natural Resources Conservation; Chapter 15: Plant Protection International Convention; Chapter 16: Biological Diversity Convention; Chapter 17: Natural Biological Capital of the Earth; Chapter 18: Conservation of Biodiversity in Indian Scenario; Chapter 19: Conservation Biodiversity in Future Strategies for India; Chapter 20: Management of Wildland Biodiversity; Chapter 21: Biodiversity Issues Impact on Diversity; Chapter 22: Systematics and Biodiversity; Chapter 23: Biodiversity for Tropical Region; Chapter 24: Plant Species Richness and Global Warming; Chapter 25: Diversity in Community; Chapter 26: Bioresources Protection; Chapter 27: Diversity in Ecosystem; Chapter 28: Systems for Renewable Energy; Chapter 29: Environmental Monitoring (Bioindicators); Chapter 30: Environmental Priorities in India; Chapter 31: Environmental Organisations and Agencies.
Download or read book Climate Change written by Johan Eliasch and published by Earthscan. This book was released on 2008 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2008. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Download or read book Biodiversity in India Assessment Scope and Conservation written by Sampat Nehra and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2014-06-23 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biodiversity is the variety of all life forms found on the Earth, but the overuse of natural resources has created loss of biodiversity which eventually pressing environmental issues. Thus sustainable use of natural resources is a prerequisite for maintaining biodiversity. The book Biodiversity in India: Assessment, Scope and Conservation incorporates 20 chapters covering holistic information on biodiversity and its conservation with special reference to the Indian scenario like Prospects, losses and conservation of Agrobiodiversity; Medicinal plants of Himalaya; Rice and Agrobiodiversity in Odisha. An account on Diversity in weather dependent crop diseases; Diversity of Plants, Fungi, Nematodes, Aquatic environments, Soil microbes; Gum & Resin plants and Seed plant species; Gymnosperm Fructification etc. are given to throw light on importance of biodiversity conservation. Chapters on Survival strategy of Calligonum polygonoides, Tools for assessment of Aspergillus diversity and Molecular basis of biodiversity have added value to the book. This book will definitely serve as an excellent reference material and practical guide for teachers, researchers, students and environmentalists
Download or read book Biodiversity Conservation written by Pravin Chandra Trivedi and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Present Book Biodiversity Conservation Incorporates Articles On Plant Biodiversity Conservation, Mangrove Ecosystem, Floral Diversity Of The Indian Desert, Forest Resources, Joint Forest Management And Diversity In Vertebrate Wildlife In India. This Volume Contains Chapters Covering Holistic Information On Biodiversity And Its Conservation With Special Reference To The Indian Scenario. Chapters On Medicinal Plant Conservation And Intellectual Property Rights And Patenting Of Bioresources Have Added To The Value Of The Book. A Comprehensive Account Of The Biodiversity Of Vascular Plants And Ferns Is Given To Throw Light On The Importance Of Preservation Of Vanishing Species From This Planet.
Download or read book Biodiversity in India written by T Pullaiah and published by . This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present volume 5 of Biodiversity in India includes ten articles with main emphasis on medicinal plants and ethnobotany. For the first time we included of animal diversity. The first article is on Millipedes and their conservation. The next two articles are on medicinal plants against respiratory complaints and eye diseases. Ethnobotany of East Godavari district is given in Chapter 4, Anantapur district in Chapter 7 and Komaralad Mandal in Chapter 8. Medicinal uses of orchids is given in the following Chapter 5 and Green medicine of Tirupati - Kadapa - Nallamalai region in Chapter 6. A conspectus of the Tribe Eragrostidae in Andhra Pradesh is given in Chapter 9. The last Chapter deals with cultivated plants of Andhra Pradesh.
Download or read book Nurturing Biodiversity written by Madhav Gadgil and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Biodiversity of India written by Erach Bharucha and published by Mapin Publishing Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2002 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 45,000 plant and 77,000 animal species have been recorded in India and make up 7 per cent of the total plant and 6.4 per cent of the total animal species found in the world. The enormous variation of landscapes due to climate and topography has created different ecosystems that support and nurture this bio-diversity. From the majestic Himalayas in the North to the lush tropics of the South, the precious natural resources of this subcontinent are found in forest, grassland, island, coastal belt, marine, desert and semi-arid ecosystems. Industrialization and modern ways of life are pillaging these resources and posing a monumental threat to the natural world. It is estimated that as many as 50 per cent of the earth's species are likely to become extinct during the first two decades of the 21st century.
