Download or read book Biodiversity of Assam written by Abani K. Bhagabati and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On behalf of Assam Science SocietyMain Focus:* Plant Diversity: medicinal plants, bamboo & cane, orchids, endemic flora, food plants * Animal Diversity: mammals, aves, reptiles, amphibia, fish, butterfly, mosquito* Agricultural Diversity: crops, horticulture, livestick, sericulture* Biodiversity Loss* Major Actors of Biodiversity Conservation* Strategy and Action Plan for Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity* Constitutional and Statutory Protection* Documentation: maps and photographsDr. A.K. Bhagabati is Professor of the Dept. of Geography, Gauhati University, GuwahatiDr. M.C. Kalita is a Reader in the Dept. of Biotechnology, Gauhati University, GuwahatiMr. S. Baruah is an active member of Assam Science Society and also worked in the Indian Institute of Science.
Download or read book Floristic Diversity of Assam written by P. J. Bora and published by Daya Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The botanical account of the protected areas is important for the conservation and management of biodiversity and ecosystem. The Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary is one of such protected area in Assam in North Eastern India. The area is famous for the highest density of the Indian one-horned Rhinoceros in the world. The sanctuary is also well known for its wetland habitat which provides the suitable site for migratory birds and fish fauna. The present study highlights the floristic wealth of the sanctuary which is the outcome of the intensive botanical collection and observation for the period of four year from 1995 to 1998. The present book presents the botanical accounts, phytogeography, vegetation and ecosystem of the sanctuary. It covers 724 species under 492 genera 142 families of vascular plants. The work also focus the pattern of floristic diversity, phenology of some common plants with a brief account of fodder plants, medicinal, economically important plants, rare and endemic plants etc of the area. The study based on the revised taxonomic monographic work and recent taxonomic nomenclature. Contents Chapter 1: General Introduction; Chapter 2: Study Area; Chapter 3: History of the Botanical Exploration; Chapter 4: Vegetation and Wildlife; Chapter 5: Phytogeography; Chapter 6: Important Plants; Chapter 7: Taxonomic Treatment; Chapter 8: Status of Diversity; Chapter 9: Phenology; Chapter 10: General Conclusion.
Download or read book The Basic Principles of Biodiversity Conservation written by Farouk Alam, MD and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biodiversity conservation in Assam is vital for the preservation of unique and diverse ecosystems within the region. Known as one of the earth's biodiversity hotspots, Assam boasts a vast range of flora and fauna, including numerous endangered species such as the Indian rhinoceros and pygmy hog. Efforts to conserve this rich biodiversity are multifaceted, involving various stakeholders such as government agencies, NGOs, and local communities. Conservation initiatives focus on protected areas like Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park and other National Parks & Wildlife sanctuaries implementing measures to mitigate threats such as habitat loss, illegal wildlife trafficking, and human-wildlife conflicts. Additionally, these initiatives recognize the importance of involving local communities in sustainable resource management practices that both protect biodiversity and enhance economic livelihoods. Through collaboration and strict enforcement of conservation laws and regulations, Assam aims to safeguard its natural heritage for future generations while fostering coexistence between humans and wildlife.
Download or read book Forests and Ecological History of Assam 1826 2000 written by Arupjyoti Saikia and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-02-07 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a comprehensive account of the transformation of Assam's forests and ecology from early nineteenth century to the end of the twentieth century. It locates present-day ecological conflicts in the colonial era when contest over forest, land, and resource began to take new shape. Arupjyoti Saikia delineates how forest resources in Assam were mapped and intergrated with mechant capitalism since the early nineteenth century. He shows how imperial forestry practices led to changes in traditional resource utilization patterns. The book also examines the political economy of conservation practices. It explores the question of law and conservation, role of institutions and organizations, and the changing role of the forests in imperial economy. The book argues how the making of forest policy in the postcolonial period was defind by the complexities of the political matrix. It discusses plantation, silvicultural practices, protection and regeneration of forests, and livlihood practices. The author also analyses public debates surrounding ecology and environmental changes in conservation practices after the 1980 Act.
Download or read book Edible Bio resources Livelihoods written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biodiversity and Its Conservation in India written by Sharad Singh Negi and published by Indus Publishing. This book was released on 1993 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biodiversity in Deepor Beel Ramsar Site of Assam India written by Prasanta Kumar Saikia and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deepor beel is a large natural wetland having great biological and environmental values. It is endowed with rich Floral and Faunal diversity. The ecosystem harboars huge congregation of residential and migratory waterfowl each year. Hence, it attracts ornithologists, tourists and naturalists across the globe. It was declared as an internationally important wetland and included in the Directory of Asian Wetlands and Ramsar Site. Its plays an outstanding hydrological, biological and ecological role and substantial socioeconomic and cultural value and as well as supporting an appropriate assemblage of rare, vulnerable, endangered, endemic species of plants and animals. The wetland is a lifeline to a community of over 5000 fisher folks and apparently contributes to the regional trade. The study of biodiversity and analysis data could help to highlight importance of the wetland. Over the last few decades we deeply felt the necessity of a publishing document in the form of book on the Faunal diversity of Deepor Beel Ramsar site for national and International tourists, researchers, bureaucrats and decision makers for its proper conservation action plan and worldwide publicity
Download or read book The Birds of Assam written by Anwaruddin Choudhury and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Flora of Assam written by U. N. Kanjilal and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biodiversity of Fishes in Arunachal Himalaya written by Achom Darshan Singh and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-08-22 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biodiversity of Fishes in Arunachal Himalaya: Systematics, Classification, and Taxonomic Identification provides a detailed piscatorial resource of the fish species living in the rich mountain waterbodies of the eastern Himalayan region. It presents the latest classifications and updated taxa of fish dwelling in high-altitude cold waters, mid-altitude cold and warm waters, and warm waters in the low altitude foothill regions of the Arunachal Himalaya. The book includes the scientific and vernacular names of more than 200 fish species, as well as coloration, distributional and conservational status. It addresses increasing threats to the endemic fishes of this region, including habitat shrinkage, habitat destruction, and more. This book will be a valuable resource for biodiversity and conservation researchers, especially those specializing in ichthyo-faunal diversity. Fishery researchers and students will also find the information presented on taxonomic and classification very useful to their initiatives. Documents the taxonomy of 218 freshwater fish species from the headwaters of the Brahmaputra basin Includes quality photographs of each species, either in the wild or as fresh specimens, for easy visual identification Provides species registration numbers and key distinguishing features for fast field and research references
Download or read book Geography of Assam written by Abani K. Bhagabati and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributed articles.
Download or read book Over Exploitation of Forests written by Anup Saikia and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-08-31 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North east India is a global biodiversity hotspot but a quite understudied area. Forest loss has always been problematic in the area. Using Landsat satellite data from three periods (70s, 80s/90s and 2010s), forest loss is assessed in sample protected areas and other sites in the study area, processing is undertaken using image processing and standard GIS tools. The landscape metrics of selected sites are assessed using the widely used program FRAGSTATS. Drivers of forest loss are central in the discussion of the study.
Download or read book Textbook of Biodiversity written by K V Krishnamurthy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-01-10 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive text and reference book covering all the aspects of biodiversity science for students and researchers of biodiversity, plant science, biotechnology, as well as zoology.
Download or read book Orchids of Assam written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wetlands Conservation written by Sanjeev Sharma and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-09-27 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wetlands Conservation An up-to-date overview of approaches for addressing wetlands degradation and its effects on ecosystem services, human health, and other ecosystems Wetlands are essential sources of biodiversity, water purification, groundwater replenishment, flood control, storm protection, sediment retention, recreation and tourism, and more. Human exploitation of natural resources over the past 200 years has caused significant wetlands degradation and loss. Although the Ramsar Convention of 1971 drafted polices for wetland conservation and responsible use, many wetland sites remain inadequately conserved or managed. Maintaining the ecological balance and equilibrium of wetlands requires a clear understanding of the vital role of wetlands, the difficulties they face, and the policies enacted for their protection. Wetlands Conservation: Current Challenges and Future Strategies summarizes both current and emerging management strategies, trends, and policies regarding wetlands protection around the world. The authors provide accurate scientific information on wetlands while discussing the effects of climate change, global warming, modernization in agriculture, and other key topics. Designed to assist in the development of future solutions for wetlands conservation and management strategies, this important volume: Highlights the environmental, socioeconomic, and cultural importance of wetlands Identifies the factors responsible for the failure of many conservation initiatives Describes the natural and anthropogenic factors of wetlands degradation Discusses the role of community-based wetlands conservation and management Explores Ramsar wetlands conservation and its impacts worldwide Wetlands Conservation: Current Challenges and Future Strategies is an invaluable resource for graduate and postgraduate students, researchers, ecologists, policymakers, conservation organizations, and others working in the field of natural resources management.
Download or read book Biodiversity Conservation Prioritisation written by Kar and published by . This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study conducted in Assam, India, chiefly in Barak Valley region.
Download or read book Bioprospecting of Indigenous Bioresources of North East India written by Jubilee Purkayastha and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is a comprehensive information on the indigenous bioresources of North Eastern India with the scope of bioprospecting for discovery and commercialization of new sources and products and long-term ecological balance. The exploration, conservation and sustainable utilization of bioresources of world’s Megabiodiversity Hotspots are undeniable. North Eastern India is a recognised biodiversity hot spot where the evolutionary forces are at its optimum, making this region as centre of origin for many species. Although little bit exploratory studies have been conducted in this part of the globe but a scientific exploitation of the bioresources is almost lacking. Unscientific exploitation and overexploitation without proper knowledge of the bioresources may lead to imbalanced ecosystem of this mega diversity region. At the same time, very less exploration and exploitation will hamper biodiversity based development. Today, unscientific dramatic changes are underway in this region. Human activities are changing, degrading and destroying the bioresources in an unplanned manner. Scientific bioprospecting of the bioresources will boost the economy while ensuring conservation. This book offers comprehensive information about various levels of bioprospecting of the gene pool of this Indo-Burma Mega Biodiversity Hot Spot, the North East India, which is endowed with huge biodiversity potential for exploration and exploitation for the benefit of humankind. Also, this book highlights the less and merely explored part of the indigenous biodiversity of North East India with explanation towards their better sustainable exploitation for benefit of the people, economy and environment. The novelty of the book lies in expert coverage of the bioresources of this mega-diverse region including plants, microbes, insects etc. with provisions for their sustainable scientific utilization. This book portrays North East India as a melting pot of bioresources which are little explored and also those resources which are still to be explored. The book mainly highlights the bioprospecting approaches for North East Indian bioresources, and thus, it make itself a unique one in filling the knowledge gap that is there regarding the bioprospecting of the biodiversity of this special region on the earth. The book concludes by the ecotourism potential of this region. The target audiences for this book include biodiversity economists who are working on technology and bioresource management issues, and especially on biotechnology and biodiversity, development economists addressing the issues of bioresources in developing countries. These people may be in academia, in government, in non-governmental organizations and in private companies. The other target audiences group is policy scholars in government/public sectors who are interested in issues of biotechnology, IPRs, and biodiversity. In addition, scholars/experts in both development studies and resource management studies form another group of target audiences. Also, the book will be useful for the interaction between developed and developing nations regarding the issues of biodiversity and bioprospecting, as North Eastern India is the hub of Biodiversity.
