This document discusses three levels of biodiversity - genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity. It then provides details on the biodiversity of two regions: 1) The Eastern Himalayas region which spans Nepal, Bhutan, and northern India. It notes the climate, endemic flora and fauna species including over 10,000 plant species, 980 bird species, and threats from increasing human population, activities like hunting and pollution. Conservation measures protect around 1,13,000 square km of the region. 2) The Western Ghats region along India's western coast, spanning several states. It receives high rainfall and faces threats like increasing population, deforestation, and poorly managed tourism. Around 15% of

7. # Genetic diversity
# Species diversity
# Ecosystem diversity
LEVELS OF BIODIVERSITY

23. 1.Eastern Himalayas
• Comprises Nepal,Bhutan and neighbouring states of north india
• CLIMATE : chilly, min. -42 degree C ;max. 20 degree C ;rainfall 500mm.
FLORA :10,000 species ;3,160 are endemic
VERTEBRATES:
BIRDS :980 birds,15 are endemic ,2 Endemic Bird Areas (EBA)
Eg. Himalayan monal ,Himalayan Bulbul,Chukar Partridge
MAMMALS :300 mammals,3 are endemic
Eg.Langurs,Snow leopard, Himalaya Brown bear
REPTILES: 175 reptiles,50 are endemic

24. AMPHIBIANS : 105 amphibians, > 40 are endemic
many are frogs and toads
• HUMAN IMPACT :
* Increase in population
* Agriculture
*Hunting
*Over exploration
*Poaching
*Urbanisation
* Pollution
* Poorly managed tourism

25. MEASURES FOR CONSERVATION
• About 1,13,000 square km is under protection
# wild life sanctuaries
#National parks -
Manas National park
Kaziranga National park
Corbett National park

28. 2.WESTERN GHATS
• Chain of hills,run parallel to west coast.
• They are also known as SAHAYADRI MOUNTAINS.
• Gujarath,Maharashtra,Goa,Karnataka,Tamil Nadu,Kerala.
• Covers 60,000 square km.
• They receive highest rain fall.

31. Human impact
• Increase in population
• Agriculture
• Hunting
• Deforestation
• Poorly managed tourism
• Urbanisation
• Fuel wood
• Forest fires

32. Measures for conservation
# 15% of Western Ghats is protected .
# In 20 National parks and Sanctuaries.
# Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs).
# 126 KBAs have been identified.

36. #ONEBUCKETCHALLENGE

38. •1×30 = 30 buckets ------30×15=450L(1month)
•450×12=5,400 litres per year