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The Road to BIODIVERSITY
In the end we will conserve only what we love, we love only what we understand, we understand only what we are taught….
By : JYOTHISH NELSON
E-mail: [email protected]
PH: +919496-327259
Overview
Western Ghats-a biodiversity hotspotSpecies DiversityLandscapes and forest typesWildlife Conservation-Past, Present, FutureConservation in India-Our PriorityExploring wildlife in South IndiaHow you can involve ?
Western Ghats
Importance
History
Habitat usageLandscape
Conservation
Tropical Evergreen and Semi Evergreen forests
Deciduous Forests
Shola forests
Dry Deciduous forests
Grass lands
Riparian forests
Mangroves, Swamps…..
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
It’s all about conserving wildlife and it’s ecosystem.environmental governance through legislation, policy and advocacyWorking towards reduction in the sources and impacts of climate change.Promoting the active involvement of rural and traditional communities
Enhancing active participation of all sections of society in nature conservation
environmental protection through environmental education, awareness raising and capacity building
Malabar Giant Squirrel
Grizzled Giant Squirrel
Bonnet Macaque
Gray LangurGray Langur
Nilgiri LangurNilgiri Langur
Lion Tailed Macaque
Star Tortoise
Nilgiri Tahr
Sambar Deer
Spotted Deer
Black Buck (male)
Feral Horse
Peacock
Changable Hawk Eagle
Malabar Whistling Thrush
Scarlet Minvet (male)
Indian Robin
Southern Flying Lizard
Human – Animal Conflict ---The Elephant Story
Saving a Paradise
Destroying rainforest for economic gain is like burning a Renaissance painting to cook a meal
How You Can Involve ?
Thank You……
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