Recovering Biodiversity in Indian Forests
(Sprache: Englisch)
This book demonstrates how varying levels of human disturbance manifested through different management regimes influence composition, richness, diversity and abundance of key mammal, bird and plant species, even within ecologically similar habitats. Based...
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This book demonstrates how varying levels of human disturbance manifested through different management regimes influence composition, richness, diversity and abundance of key mammal, bird and plant species, even within ecologically similar habitats. Based on our results, we show the critical importance of the 'wildlife preservation' approach for effective biodiversity conservation. The study also provides examples of a practical application of rigorous methods of quantitative sampling of different plant and animal taxa as well as human influences, thus serving as a useful manual for protected area managers. Protectedareas of various kinds have been established in India with the goal ofarresting decline in, and to provide for, recovery of biodiversity andecosystem services. A model that targets 'wildlife preservation' under stateownership is practiced across the country. However, forests in India are underintensive human pressure and varying levels of protection; therefore,protectedareas may also experience open-access resource use, a model that is beingaggressively advocated as a viable alternative to 'preservationism'. We haveevaluated the conservation efficacy of alternative forest management models byquantifying levels of biodiversity under varied levels of access, resourceextraction and degree of state-sponsored protection in the Nagarahole forestlandscape of southwestern India.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Recovering Biodiversity in Indian Forests “
Chapter 1 RoleOf Wildlife Protected Areas In India.- Chapter 2 Study Species, Habitats AndHypotheses.- Chapter 3 SurveyDesign, Field and Analytical Methods.- Chapter 4 Results and Findings.- Chapter 5 Synthesis,Discussion and Conclusions.
Autoren-Porträt von G. Vishwanatha Reddy, K. Ullas Karanth, N. Samba Kumar, Jagdish Krishnaswamy, Krithi K. Karanth
G. ViswanathaReddy is theAdditional Principal Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden,Department of Forest, Government of Rajasthan. He has more than 25 years ofexperience in protected area management and conservation of wildlife. He isalso one of those rare park managers who is deeply interested and encouragingof research on wildlife. Dr. Reddy received his doctoral degree from ManipalUniversity, in 2011, and has multiple peer-reviewed scientific publications. Dr.Reddy also has international experience in managing parks, having served as anEcosystem Manager in Indonesia, as part of the World Bank-funded Aceh Forestsand Environment Project. He is also well renowned for his efforts to improveprotection in Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, where he served as a DeputyConservator of Forests and Deputy Field Director between 1997 and 2002, and subsequentlyas Field Director (2002-2003). In this capacity, he improved the management ofthe park, augmented its eco-tourism capability through engagement of localresidents, stopped destructive mining practices within the park, and facilitatedvoluntary resettlement of families living within the park. He has beenrecognized for his hard work and effective conservation through various awards,including the Carl Zeiss Wildlife Conservation Award, Eco-Warrier Award, fromEarth Foundation Matters, and a Merit Award from the Government of Rajasthan.He has also participated in multiple international conferences and workshops onconservation of tigers and other wildlife.K.Ullas Karanth is the Director of Science - Asia,Wildlife Conservation Society, and a globally renowned expert on tiger ecologyandconservation. He has over two decades of experience in implementing successfulresearch and conservation programs in the Western Ghats. He has more than 100scientific publications, and has served as an expert on a number of wildlifeboards. His pioneering work on using camera trapsto monitor tiger
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populationabundance has been adopted worldwide for a number of species, includingjaguars, and nationally, for counting tigers within major source populations inthe country. Dr. Karanth has also penned a number of popular articles aimed atmaking science and the complexities of wildlife conservation accessible to thelayman. He serves as an editor on a number of scientific journals ofinternational repute, and is a Fellow at the Indian Academy of Sciences. Dr.Karanth is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Florida, University ofMinnesota, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-National Centre forBiological Sciences, and Manipal University. He has received numerous awards,including the prestigious Padmashree, a National Civilian Honour conferred bythe President of India, and the Rajyothsava Award for environmental andwildlife conservation by the Government of Karnataka.
N.Samba Kumar is the Additional Director - Scienceand Training, Wildlife Conservation Society, India Program. With over 40scientific publications, Dr. Kumar is an acclaimed scientists specializing inungulate biology and conservation. His knowledge of sampling protocols forassessing population status of large mammals is unrivalled, while his doctoralthesis, submitted to Manipal University, involves the development of advancedmethods that are sure to change our ability to understand the dynamics ofungulate populations in a number of landscapes throughout India. Dr. Kumar hasmentored and trained a number of amateur wildlife enthusiasts, a number of whomhave gone on to embrace the field of wildlife conservation; some of them areworking professionals in the field today. He has also trained a number offorest department staff, and interacted with park managers to a large extent,working towards integration of science and park management. Dr. Kumar hasreceived a number of awards, including the Carl Zeiss Wildlife ConservationAward and has at
N.Samba Kumar is the Additional Director - Scienceand Training, Wildlife Conservation Society, India Program. With over 40scientific publications, Dr. Kumar is an acclaimed scientists specializing inungulate biology and conservation. His knowledge of sampling protocols forassessing population status of large mammals is unrivalled, while his doctoralthesis, submitted to Manipal University, involves the development of advancedmethods that are sure to change our ability to understand the dynamics ofungulate populations in a number of landscapes throughout India. Dr. Kumar hasmentored and trained a number of amateur wildlife enthusiasts, a number of whomhave gone on to embrace the field of wildlife conservation; some of them areworking professionals in the field today. He has also trained a number offorest department staff, and interacted with park managers to a large extent,working towards integration of science and park management. Dr. Kumar hasreceived a number of awards, including the Carl Zeiss Wildlife ConservationAward and has at
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Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: G. Vishwanatha Reddy , K. Ullas Karanth , N. Samba Kumar , Jagdish Krishnaswamy , Krithi K. Karanth
- 2016, 1st ed. 2016, XI, 111 Seiten, 9 farbige Abbildungen, Maße: 15,4 x 23,6 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Springer, Berlin
- ISBN-10: 9811009090
- ISBN-13: 9789811009099
- Erscheinungsdatum: 02.09.2016
Sprache:
Englisch
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