PRESENTATION ON Biosphere reserves of India
A Biosphere Reserve is an ecosystem with plants and animals of unusual scientific and natural interest. It is a title given by UNESCO to help protect the sites.
Introduction to biodiversity definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity – biogeographical classification of India – value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values – Biodiversity at global, national and local levels – India as a mega-diversity nation – hot-spots of biodiversity – threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts – endangered and endemic species of India – conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity
PRESENTATION ON Biosphere reserves of India
A Biosphere Reserve is an ecosystem with plants and animals of unusual scientific and natural interest. It is a title given by UNESCO to help protect the sites.
Introduction to biodiversity definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity – biogeographical classification of India – value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values – Biodiversity at global, national and local levels – India as a mega-diversity nation – hot-spots of biodiversity – threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts – endangered and endemic species of India – conservation of biodiversity: In-situ and ex-situ conservation of biodiversity
Biogeographical classification of India:Biodiversity, Himalayan zone, semi arid zone, deccan plateau, north east india, indian deserts, red panda, monal pheasant, xerophytic plants, salt desert, rann of kutch
Karnataka, one of the Southern states of India has 3.83 Million ha of recorded forest area which is around 20 percent of its geographical area. Karnataka is endowed with most magnificent forests in the country ranging from majestic evergreen forests of the Western Ghats to the scrub jungles of the plains. The Western Ghats of Karnataka are one of the 25 global priority hotspots for conservation and one of the two on the Indian subcontinent. Several economically important species such as Sandalwood, Rosewood, Teak, White cedar grow naturally in these forests. Karnataka forest is endowed with rich wildlife, harbors 25 percent of the elephant population of India, 10% of the Tiger population. The state has 5 National parks and 21 sanctuaries comprising about 17.3% of total forest area as protected area for wildlife and biodiversity.
IUCN is a globally important organisation for the conservation of nature and its resources. It is well known for Red data book. the species of organisms around the globe is grouped into several categories according to their need for conservation.
India has four global biodiversity hot spots. They are the Eastern Himalaya, Indo-Burma region, the Western Ghats, and the Sundalands. These are explained in detail in this module.
National parks & sanctuaries in india,several exsitu biodiversity conservatio...Anand P P
in India several biodiversity conservation methods are present.mainly the biodiversity conservation is insitu and exsitu.in insitu sonservation is natural conservation method for conserving ative organisms.in indian national parks and sanctuaries.
This presentation is about Conservation of Wildlife includes all animals, insects, Birds etc. Presentation describes about the various ways of conservation and all the parks available on our country.
Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainability, and Equity: India's NBSAP outcomeschikikothari
India's National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan process in 2000-2003 was possibly the world's largest such exercise, involving over 50,000 people from all walks of life. It resulted in over 70 action plans at local, state, thematic, ecoregional, and national levels. Several methods were used to elicit participation and get inputs, including from local communities. This presentation describes the results, including the key strategies and actions on conservation, sustainable use, equity, governance, and planning. It also notes that unfortunately the Government of India pulled out of the final product, perhaps worried about its clear recommendation that the economy and polity needed fundamental changes if biodiversity conservation and related social equity were to be achieved.
Biogeographical classification of India:Biodiversity, Himalayan zone, semi arid zone, deccan plateau, north east india, indian deserts, red panda, monal pheasant, xerophytic plants, salt desert, rann of kutch
Karnataka, one of the Southern states of India has 3.83 Million ha of recorded forest area which is around 20 percent of its geographical area. Karnataka is endowed with most magnificent forests in the country ranging from majestic evergreen forests of the Western Ghats to the scrub jungles of the plains. The Western Ghats of Karnataka are one of the 25 global priority hotspots for conservation and one of the two on the Indian subcontinent. Several economically important species such as Sandalwood, Rosewood, Teak, White cedar grow naturally in these forests. Karnataka forest is endowed with rich wildlife, harbors 25 percent of the elephant population of India, 10% of the Tiger population. The state has 5 National parks and 21 sanctuaries comprising about 17.3% of total forest area as protected area for wildlife and biodiversity.
IUCN is a globally important organisation for the conservation of nature and its resources. It is well known for Red data book. the species of organisms around the globe is grouped into several categories according to their need for conservation.
India has four global biodiversity hot spots. They are the Eastern Himalaya, Indo-Burma region, the Western Ghats, and the Sundalands. These are explained in detail in this module.
National parks & sanctuaries in india,several exsitu biodiversity conservatio...Anand P P
in India several biodiversity conservation methods are present.mainly the biodiversity conservation is insitu and exsitu.in insitu sonservation is natural conservation method for conserving ative organisms.in indian national parks and sanctuaries.
This presentation is about Conservation of Wildlife includes all animals, insects, Birds etc. Presentation describes about the various ways of conservation and all the parks available on our country.
Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainability, and Equity: India's NBSAP outcomeschikikothari
India's National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan process in 2000-2003 was possibly the world's largest such exercise, involving over 50,000 people from all walks of life. It resulted in over 70 action plans at local, state, thematic, ecoregional, and national levels. Several methods were used to elicit participation and get inputs, including from local communities. This presentation describes the results, including the key strategies and actions on conservation, sustainable use, equity, governance, and planning. It also notes that unfortunately the Government of India pulled out of the final product, perhaps worried about its clear recommendation that the economy and polity needed fundamental changes if biodiversity conservation and related social equity were to be achieved.
Evaluating bird species diversity based on distribution area and taxonomic un...CIFOR-ICRAF
There are a number of different indicators used to evaluate the biodiversity of an area and its relative importance for protection and conservation – each method produces quite different outcomes. Using Japan as a case study, this presentation examines the different ways of evaluating biodiversity hotspots and proposes an additional methodology using range size and taxonomy that may help decision makers worldwide in determining hotspots for conservation. CIFOR scientist Ken Sugimura gave this presentation at the first Annual World Congress of Biodiversity: Today Eco-civilisation, Tomorrow Happiness, held in Xi’an, China on 25–28 April 2012.
Threat to biodiversity A Presentation By Mr Allah Dad Khan Former Director Ge...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
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Biodiversity is the variety of life on earth.
Biodiversity provides -food, shelter, medicine and industrial raw materials.
Biodiversity maintains the health of the earth and its people.
Biodiversity is an ecological asset to human beings.
Biodiversity and its Conservation methodsNishat Fatima
Biodiversity describes the richness and variety of life on earth. It is the most complex and important feature of our planet. Without biodiversity, life would not sustain.
Biodiversity holds ecological and economic significance. It provides us with nourishment, housing, fuel, clothing and several other resources. It also extracts monetary benefits through tourism. Therefore, it is very important to have a good knowledge of biodiversity for a sustainable livelihood.
Biodiversity and its conservation. In situ conservation of biodiversity. Threats to biodiversity. Endangered and endemic species of India, germplasm conservation
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This presentation is a depiction of ecological biodiversity in India. It includes basic understanding the meaning of biodiversity, discussing about the 4 hotspots in India, also discussing the habitat if each hotspots. A map is represented as well to know the locations of the hotspots, and the threatens are also discussed along with the solutions. Overall this is an outstanding nature based project with attractive visuals to stick the eyes of viewer to the presentation.
Conservation of biodiversity acts and laws......Kavithasagar
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here you can get a common knowledge about forests and wildlife about its depletion consequences and conservation a basic knowledge about India's wildlife and government programmes
This presentation gives an overview of various wildlife conservation societies, their role and the government's initiative for wildlife conservation in India
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A comprehensive presentation about tannin , tannin yielding plants and plant parts from where they are obtained.
Use full for forestry students and others who want to know about non wood forest products.
Tree improvement | Techniques & PracticesAnand Charvin
Tree improvement relies on understanding and using variation that naturally occurs in tree populations.
This presentation aims to allow the users to learn about tree improvement and the techniques and practices.
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Variation in diversity patterns during succession in plants communities are due to the effects of selection on life history strategies under natural disturbances to plant community.
This presentation deals with the same.
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Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
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for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
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2. • India is situated north of the equator between 66°E to
98°E and 8°N to 36°N. It is bordered by Nepal, China and
Bhutan in the north; Bangladesh and Myanmar in the
east; the Bay of Bengal in the south east; the Indian
Ocean in the south; the Arabian Sea in the west; and
Pakistan in the north-west.
3. • India, known for its rich heritage of biological diversity, has so far
documented over 91,200 species of animals and 45,500 species
of plants in its ten bio-geographic regions.
It is recognized as one of the eight
Vavilovian centres of origin and
diversity of crop plants, having
more than 300 wild ancestors and
close relatives of cultivated plants,
which are still evolving under
natural conditions.
4. • India ranks among the top ten species-rich nations and shows high
endemism. India has two biodiversity hot spots.
• Eastern Himalayas
• Western Ghats
5. INDIA IS SHARING 12.53 % OF WORLD’S
TOTAL BIODIVERSITY
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Ratufa indica
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6. • In terms of species richness, India ranks seventh in
mammals,
• Ninth in birds.
In terms of endemism of vertebrate groups, India’s position
is tenth in birds with 69 species,
• Fifth in reptiles with 156 species and seventh in amphibians
with 110 species.
• India’s share of crops is 44% as compared to the world
average of 11%. India also has 23.39% of its geographical
area under forest and tree cover.
7. LEGISLATIONS RELEVANT TO BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Relevant key legislation Key features
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
Deals with protection of wildlife and habitats and
provides for the protection of wild animals, birds and
plants and related matters, with a view to ensuring
the ecological and environmental security of the
country.
Indian Forest Act, 1927
Designed for forest management and protection, the
transit of forest- and the duty liveable on timber and
other forest produce.
Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
Designed for the conservation of forests and related
matters
Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Provides for conservation of biological diversity,
sustainable use of its components, and fair and
equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the
use of biological resources, knowledge and related
matters
Biological Diversity Rules, 2004
Deals with operationalizing the Biological Diversity
Act.
8. THE NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY
ACTION PLAN
• Strengthening and integrating in-situ, on farm and ex-situ conservation
• Augmentation of natural resource base and it sustainable utilization
• Regulating introductions and managing invasive alien species
• Assessment of vulnerability and adaptation to climate change and desertification
• Integration of biodiversity concerns in economic and social development
• Impact of pollution
• Developing and integrating biodiversity databases
• Strengthening implementation of policy, legislative and administrative measures for
biodiversity conservation and management
• Developing national capacities for biodiversity conservation and appropriate use of new
technologies
• Use of economic instruments/valuation in biodiversity related decision- making processes
• International cooperation
10. REFERENCES
• Rajesh Gopal : Fundamentals of wildlife management:
• Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, India's fourth
national report to the convention on biological diversity :