Sahyadris India S Western Ghats A Vanishing Heritage

Author : Sandesh Kadur,Kamaljit S. Bawa
Publisher : Atree
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : MINN:31951D02363423B

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Sahyadris, India's Western Ghats, a Vanishing Heritage by Sandesh Kadur,Kamaljit S. Bawa Pdf

On the Malabar Coast of southern India, along the Arabian Sea, lies a range of mountains known as the Western Ghats, or Sahyadris. Far more ancient than the larger and better-known Himalayas to the north, the Sahyadris harbour the most intact rainforests in peninsular India. Countless species of plants and animals live here, many of which are found nowhere else on earth, and countless of which are still being discovered. Matching this incredible biological richness is the ethnic and cultural diversity of the Western Ghats. This book takes you on a visual journey through one of the last great places on earth - a place to be cherished, a wild heritage to be preserved for generations to come.

Author : Pradeep Hegde,Sathya Chandra Sagar H S
Publisher : Christ University
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789382305934

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GUHANAGARI by Pradeep Hegde,Sathya Chandra Sagar H S Pdf

Researched and compiled by Pradeep Hegde and Sathya Chandra Sagar H S (Batch 2012 – 15) BSc. Department of Life Sciences Christ University, Bengaluru. Published by the Center for Publications, Christ University, Hosur Road, Bengaluru 560029, India [email protected]

Author : T.N. Ananthakrishnan,K.G. Sivaramakrishnan
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789387869608

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Ecological Entomology: Insect Life in Odd Environments by T.N. Ananthakrishnan,K.G. Sivaramakrishnan Pdf

One of the principal aims in writing this book pertains to the increasing impact of human influence on natural habitats in recent years, more notably to the loss of habitat quality. Increased urbanization, considerable reduction in natural forest areas, changing ecology of fresh water ecosystems, lakes and wet lands, besides changing microhabitats, have had their impact on insect populations. A wide range of responses exist among several species of insects living in these changing environments, more especially landscape dynamics creating a shifting mosaic of habitats. Sudden changes in the extent or quality of habitat tend to influence the behaviour, reproduction and survival of individuals. In very rare cases the existence of a particular species depends on the presence of some other species, not to mention of the extinction of food chains. As such, a basic understanding of the nature of habitat loss and fragmentation and their impact on insect species dynamics become important. Numerous questions are raised about patterns and timing of the evolution of insect-plant association which are essential for an understanding as to ``why the world is the world as it is today''. In this effort several specialists on diverse aspects have generously rendered assistance through providing literature and photographs and while appreciating their generosity, we would like to thank them individually for all the assistance rendered without which the production of this volume would be impossible.

Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615302024

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The Geography of India by Britannica Educational Publishing Pdf

With a landscape as diverse as the multitude of people that inhabit it, India hosts a wide range of communities, from remote villages nestled in the Himalayas to thriving urban centers. In many ways, it is a land of contrasts, as reflected in its geography—shaped as much by the annual monsoon season as the arid deserts that punctuate the nation. In this volume, readers will experience a juxtaposed journey, visiting both areas that have remained untouched for centuries and areas of technological advancement that have brought the country to the forefront of innovation.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Wildlife conservation
ISBN : IND:30000117400642

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Sanctuary Asia by Anonim Pdf

Author : Shimelis Gebriye Setegn,Maria Concepcion Donoso
Publisher : Springer
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319121949

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Sustainability of Integrated Water Resources Management by Shimelis Gebriye Setegn,Maria Concepcion Donoso Pdf

The main focus of this book is sustainable management of water resources in a changing climate. The book also addresses the question of how to define and measure the sustainability of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). The sustainability of IWRM is an important issue when planning and/or developing policies that consider the impact of climate change, water governance and ecohydrology in the context of a more holistic approach to ensure sustainable management of water resources. Sustainable IWRM is more about processes, and relatively little systematic or rigorous work has been done to articulate what components are the most essential to ensure the ongoing sustainability of IWRM efforts. The chapters cover topics including global prospective of IWRM; allocation of environmental flows in IWRM; echohydrology, water resources and environmental sustainability; climate change and IWRM; IWRM and water governance including social, economic, public health and cultural aspects; climate change resiliency actions related to water resources management sustainability and tools in support of sustainability for IWRM. This book will be of interest to researchers, practitioners, water resources mangers, policy and decision makers, donors, international institutions, governmental and non-governmental organizations, educators, as well as graduate and undergraduate students. It is a useful reference for Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), ecohydrology, climate change impact and adaptations, water governance, environmental flows, geographic information system and modeling tools, water and energy nexus and related topics.

Author : A. J. T. Johnsingh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : 0199460825

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Walking the Western Ghats by A. J. T. Johnsingh Pdf

Author : Mohan Pai
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Western Ghats (India)
ISBN : 8190286803

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The Western Ghats by Mohan Pai Pdf

Author : Sathis Chandran Nair
Publisher : Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015043249849

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The High Ranges by Sathis Chandran Nair Pdf

Author : Sathis Chandran Nair
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Biodiversity conservation
ISBN : UVA:X002441432

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The Southern Western Ghats by Sathis Chandran Nair Pdf

This Is Perhaps The Most Comprehensive Study Of The Status Of One Of The Country`S Sensitive And Threatened Richest Tropical Moist Forest Ecosystem Of The Southern Western Ghats Of Kerala. The Study Iis Covered In 7 Chapters - Appendices - References - Glossary - Maps And Coloured Photographs. Condition Good.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015066262190

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Education World by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kamal Bawa,Kamaljit S. Bawa,Sandesh Kadur
Publisher : Felis Creations Pvt Ltd
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Animals
ISBN : 1615845127

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Himalaya by Kamal Bawa,Kamaljit S. Bawa,Sandesh Kadur Pdf

The Eastern Himalaya -- land of Gods, of ancient mountain kingdoms, of icy peaks and alpine meadows -- is like no other place on Earth. The life and landscapes of the region are as diverse, spectacular, and fragile as the mountains themselves. Even today, these mountains hold many mysteries: unnamed species, primeval cultures, and the promise of magical cures to heal all of humanity. This book takes us on a journey of biocultural discovery -- from the great canyon of Yarlung Tsangpo and the Siang Gorge in the east to the Kali Ganda ki Gorge in the west. Along the way, the book demonstrates, in breathtaking imagery and words, why the preservation of this heritage is so important -- not just for us, but for the future of all life on Earth.

Author : S. Hazra,A. Mukhopadhyay,A. R. Ghosh,D. Mitra,V. K. Dadhwal
Publisher : Springer
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319460109

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Environment and Earth Observation by S. Hazra,A. Mukhopadhyay,A. R. Ghosh,D. Mitra,V. K. Dadhwal Pdf

This book presents relevant and contemporary research on the remote sensing of landscapes, agriculture & forestry, geomorphology, coasts & oceans, natural hazards and wild habitats. It highlights the application of remote sensing in understanding natural processes and oceanic features, as well as in creating mapping inventories of water resources across different spatial and temporal scales. Recent advances in hyperspectral imaging and high spatial resolution offer promising techniques for exploring various aspects related to the fruitful and cost-effective monitoring of large-scale environments. In the field of forestry and agriculture, the book addresses topics such as terrain analysis, forest management, updating current forest inventories, and vegetation cover type discrimination. It also elaborates delineation of various geo-morphological features of the earth’s surface and natural disasters, and includes a special section on the remote sensing of wild habitats. Readers working in interdisciplinary sectors engaged in remote-sensing-based research benefit from the techniques presented.

Author : Mahesh Rangarajan
Publisher : Pearson Education India
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 8131708101

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Environmental Issues in India by Mahesh Rangarajan Pdf

Contributed articles presented at a workshop convened at Department of History, Delhi University in September 2005.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Science
ISBN : CHI:63221765

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Fauna of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve by Anonim Pdf

Contributed articles.