Recovering Biodiversity in Indian Forests

Recovering Biodiversity in Indian Forests - SpringerBriefs in Ecology

1st ed. 2016

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Publisher's Synopsis

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. Protected areas of various kinds have been established in India with the goal of arresting decline in, and to provide for, recovery of biodiversity and ecosystem services. A model that targets 'wildlife preservation' under state ownership is practiced across the country. However, forests in India are under intensive human pressure and varying levels of protection; therefore,protected areas may also experience open-access resource use, a model that is being aggressively advocated as a viable alternative to 'preservationism'. We have evaluated the conservation efficacy of alternative forest management models by quantifying levels of biodiversity under varied levels of access, resource extraction and degree of state-sponsored protection in the Nagarahole forest landscape of southwestern India.

Book information

ISBN: 9789811009099
Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
Edition: 1st ed. 2016
DEWEY: 333.952
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 111
Weight: 454g
Height: 235mm
Width: 155mm
Spine width: 7mm