Biodiversity in India: Status, Issues and Challenges

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Synopsis

This contributed book is based on the current status of biodiversity in India, issues and challenges faced by the authorities involved in conservation efforts, and the imperative role of various direct and indirect stakeholders in biodiversity conservation. The book discusses the current status of different forms of biodiversity in India, challenges faced by stakeholders, issues and reasons for biodiversity losses, and efforts by government through various laws, policies, and programs in a concise and comprehensive manner throughout its many chapters. In this way, readers can access diverse information on Indian biodiversity through this book. It is compiled by leading experts in the field of conservation. In 18 chapters, it covers biodiversity of both fauna and flora, on land and in aquatic ecosystems, legal and policy aspects, as well as innovative conservation tool and techniques. It is useful for undergraduates and graduate students and also educates policy planners, bureaucrats, foresters, and researchers in India and abroad.

Book details

Edition:
1st ed. 2022
Author:
Shalinder Kaur, D. R. Batish, H. P. Singh, Ravinder Kumar Kohli
ISBN:
9789811697777
Related ISBNs:
9789811697760
Publisher:
Springer Nature Singapore
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2022-09-17
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2022
Copyright by:
Indian National Science Academy 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Animals, Earth Sciences, Medicine, Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Science