Biodiversity in India: Status, Issues and Challenges (1st ed. 2022)

By: Shalinder Kaur and D. R. Batish and H. P. Singh and Ravinder Kumar Kohli

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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 Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9789811697777
Related ISBNs:: 9789811697760
Publisher:: Springer Nature Singapore
Date of Addition:: 09/17/22
Copyrighted By:: Indian National Science Academy
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Animals, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences, Medicine
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Shalinder Kaur
Edited by:: D.R. Batish
Edited by:: H.P. Singh
Edited by:: Ravinder Kohli