Biodiversity of semiarid landscape [electronic resource] : baseline study for understanding the impact of human development on ecosystems / Sunil Nauityal, Katari Bhaskar, Y.D. Imran Khan.
Nautiyal, Sunil, author.; Bhaskar, Katari, author.; Khan, Y. D. Imran, author.
2015
QH541.5.A74
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Title Biodiversity of semiarid landscape [electronic resource] : baseline study for understanding the impact of human development on ecosystems / Sunil Nauityal, Katari Bhaskar, Y.D. Imran Khan.
Author Nautiyal, Sunil, author.
ISBN 9783319154640 electronic book
3319154648 electronic book
9783319154633
Published Cham : Springer, [2015]
Copyright ©2015
Language English
Description 1 online resource : illustrations, maps
Call Number QH541.5.A74
Dewey Decimal Classification 577.540954
Summary This study presents authentic data compiled from field experiments and investigations, and provides a point of reference for any future changes associated with anthropogenic activity in semiarid ecosystems. Three years of continuous and rigorous empirical research on biodiversity (from phytoplankton to higher plants and from zooplankton to higher animals - all flora and fauna) in India's semiarid region have culminated in this work. Though there are many studies available on issues related to biodiversity, the majority cover either specific groups of plants or groups of animals; with the exception of this book, studies that include all flora and fauna including the phyto- and zooplanktons in a given ecosystem are not readily available. Further, the book focuses on an extremely important topic, firstly because semiarid landscapes are highly vulnerable to climate change, and secondly because other developmental activities will be undertaken in the region in an effort to meet its energy requirements. As such, the results of the current study will provide a standard protocol for subsequent monitoring and mapping of biodiversity for conservation and management. The book explores, quantifies and surveys plant and animal species from aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, assessing and quantitatively analyzing the diversity indices of different vegetation strata. Further, it investigates the conservation status of each species (flora and fauna) in keeping with IUCN categories. The study also examines landscape dynamics using RS and GIS for vegetation analysis, and discusses traditional ecological knowledge related to the use, conservation and management of biodiversity. As such, it offers a unique and valuable resource not only for researchers from the environmental/ecological sciences but also for conservationists and policymakers.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references (pages 397-398).
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Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed June 25, 2015).
Added Author Bhaskar, Katari, author.
Khan, Y. D. Imran, author.
Series Environmental science and engineering (Springer (Firm)). Environmental science.
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Introduction
Methodology for Biodiversity (Flora and Fauna) Study
Plant biodiversity
Animal biodiversity
Status of biodiversity as per IUCN, IWPA and CITES in studied semi arid region, Karnataka, India
Remote sensing and GIS in understanding the landscape dynamics
Conclusion and Recommendations.

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