Forest fires raging on in major biosphere reserves

Satellite images show fires along Nilgiri, Agastyarkoodam; grasslands in Upper Sanatorium area and Kambimoodu destroyed

Publication Date: 
10/03/2008
Hindu
Tags:
Nilgiri, Forest Fires, Silent Valley NP, Biosphere Reserves, Wayanad
Environment

Seagrass resource assessment in the Mandapam coast of the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, India

Aerial extent and distribution pattern of seagrass meadows in the Mandapam group of islands viz. Pamban area of Rameshwaram, Krusadai, Pullivasal and Pumarichan Island of the Gulf of Mannar

Publication Date: 
01/01/2008
T. Thangaradjou, R. Sridhar, S. Senthilkumar & et al
Applied Ecology And Environmental Research
6
1
139
Tags:
Marine Ecosystems, Palk Strait, Corals, Marine Fisheries, Gulf Of Mannar Marine NP, Biosphere Reserves, Remote Sensing, India
Wildlife

Wildlife trade in Nilgiri Bio Reserve

Though there have been very many reports on illegal trade, this is the probably the first on Trade in Nilgiri Bio Reserve Area. This report is the result of an extensive study conducted at odd hours for six months. No word of this report can be challenged as Vatavaran has photographic proof of the ongoing illegal trade in NBR.

Publication Date: 
01/01/2008
Iqbal Malik, Brij Kishore Gupta
Vatavaran
Tags:
Nilgiri, Habitat, Wildlife, Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, Birds, Biosphere Reserves, Wildlife Trade
Society And History

Natural dye-yielding plants and indigenous knowledge of dye preparation in Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve, Central India

The Chhattisgarh state, in the heart of India, is very rich in biodiversity as well as in the forest cover. Forests of Chhattisgarh have a number of dye yielding plants which produce different colours. The tribal folks of this region locally use different colours obtained from plants for different purposes such as ornamentation, cosmetics, decorating houses and colouring home made utensils made up of mud. The present study was undertaken to assess the diversity of dye-yielding plants of Chhattisgarh, the indigenous method of dye extraction and ethnic uses of dyes.

Publication Date: 
01/01/2008
S C Tiwari, Ajay Bharat
Natural Product Radiance
7
1
82-87
Tags:
Traditional Knowledge, Achanakmar SA, Chhattisgarh, Flora, Tribals, Biosphere Reserves, Forests
India

 Ecological reasons to oppose Sethusamudram project

before the Sethusamudram project began, many had cautioned the government against going ahead with the shipway. The ambitious project has claimed its casualty even before the first brick has been

Publication Date: 
14/10/2007
Down to Earth
16
20071015
0
Tags:
Marine Ecosystems, Shipping, Palk Strait, Dredging, Cyclones, Religious Beliefs, Biosphere Reserves, Hydrology, High Court, India, Tamil Nadu
Water Resources

Review of the Environmental Impacts of the Sethusamudram Ship Canal Project (SSCP)

The Sethusamudram Ship Canal Project (SSCP) is a 167 km long shipping canal, and envisages the creation of a navigable canal from the Gulf of Mannar to the Bay of Bengal to facilitate the movement of ships. The proposed SSCP site is located in a globally significant marine ecosystem – the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, one of world's richest marine biological resources.

Publication Date: 
01/07/2007
Sudarshan Rodriguez
Marine Turtle Newsletter
6
16-20
Tags:
Sethusamudram Project, Marine Ecosystems, Bay Of Bengal, Shipping, Gulf Of Mannar Marine NP, Biosphere Reserves, Sri Lanka, Dredging, Palk Strait, Sedimentation, Biodiversity, Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF)
Wildlife

Protection, development, maintenance and research in biosphere reserves in India

The idea of 'Biosphere Reserves’ was initiated by UNESCO in 1973-74 under its Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme.

Publication Date: 
01/01/2007
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Tags:
National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, India
Industry

 Marine life affects climate, claims study

marine life stirs oceans enough to affect climate, says a study by scientists of the Florida State University. Movement of winds and water has a bearing on climate. Previously, it was thought that the difference in temperature resulted in the movement of water and hence different climatic conditions, but the role of marine organisms was not highlighted.

Publication Date: 
29/11/2006
Down to Earth
Tags:
Marine Ecosystems, Carbon Dioxide, Climate Change, Climate Science, Biosphere Reserves, United States Of America (US)
Forests

Mangroves and their environment: with emphasis on mangroves in Gujarat

Gujarat state has the longest coastline and stands second in mangrove area coverage among all the states of the country. Moreover, recent incidents of tsunami has strengthened the importance of mangroves as a shelterbelt which reduce the impact. This publication provides the insight into the history of mangrove forests, their present status as well as various legal frame works for protection and will help in devising the course of action for future management.

Publication Date: 
Dec 2005
H. S. Singh
Forest Department
Tags:
Environment, Wetlands, Mangroves, Gulf Of Kachchh, Ecology, Marine Fisheries, Trees, Sacred Groves, Flora, Fauna, Marine NP (G), Biosphere Reserves, Biodiversity, Micro Organisms, India, Gujarat, Jamnagar (D), Corals
Wildlife

Joint management of protected areas in India (report of a workshop)

The Workshop on Exploring the Possibilities of Joint Management of Protected Areas in India was held at the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi, on 1-3 September 1994. This report is based on notes taken by the organisers and rapporteurs at the workshop, as also on the taped proceedings.

Publication Date: 
Jan 2005
Neena Singh, & et al, Sarbani Sarkar, Saloni Suri
Indian Institute of Public Administration
Tags:
Joint Forest Management (JFM), Wildlife, Protected Area Conservation, National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, India

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