Biodiversity part 1

In 2010, MoEFCC appointed the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP), to be chaired by ecologist Dr Madhav Gadgil. It was formed to study the impact of population pressure, climate change and development activities on the Western Ghats.

In 2010, MoEFCC appointed the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP), to be chaired by ecologist Dr Madhav Gadgil. It was formed to study the impact of population pressure, climate change and development activities on the Western Ghats.

It is a mountain range (in a stretch of 1,600 Km) parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the 36 biodiversity hotspots in the world. These are home to high mountain forests, which have been severely fragmented due to human activities, especially clear-felling for tea, coffee, and teak plantations.

In 2010, MoEFCC appointed the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP), to be chaired by ecologist Dr Madhav Gadgil. It was formed to study the impact of population pressure, climate change and development activities on the Western Ghats.

The region boasts a rich variety of plant species, including many found nowhere else. A significant portion of the plant species in the Eastern Himalayas are endemic, meaning they are unique to this specific area.

The Eastern Himalayas supports a wide range of wildlife, including iconic species like the snow leopard, tiger, and elephant. The region is home to many species considered globally threatened, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts. The Eastern Himalayas has experienced significant habitat loss, with estimates suggesting that at least 70% of its original natural vegetation has been lost.

The Vindhya Range is a discontinuous mountain range in central India, separating the Indo-Gangetic Plain from the Deccan Plateau.lt acts as a watershed, separating the Ganga system from the river systems of south India, and also separates North India from South India.

The Vindhya Range is a crucial source for several rivers, including the Narmada, Chambal, Betwa, and Ken. The Vindhya Range is mentioned in various historical texts, and the region has a rich cultural heritage. The highest point in the Vindhya Range is Sad-Bhawna Shikhar (also known as Kalumar or Kalumbe Peak), located near Singrampur in the Damoh district.

In 2010, MoEFCC appointed the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP), to be chaired by ecologist Dr Madhav Gadgil. It was formed to study the impact of population pressure, climate change and development activities on the Western Ghats.

Biological diversity or biodiversity is that part of nature that includes the variety of genes among the individuals of a species, the variety and richness of all the plant and animal species in an ecosystem and various types of ecosystems on the earth. It has been estimated that only around 1.75 million species out of the potential 8.7 million species of all the plants and animals have been identified and described so far, the majority of which are insects.

The biodiversity of a region is influenced by climatic factors as well as human interventions.
The diversity of life on earth is essential for the healthy functioning of ecosystems and it is biodiversity that boosts ecosystem productivity.

India is one of the 17 world's recognised mega-diverse countries, home to roughly 7-8% of all documented species and four of the 36 globally defined biodiversity hotspots.

In 2010, MoEFCC appointed the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP), to be chaired by ecologist Dr Madhav Gadgil. It was formed to study the impact of population pressure, climate change and development activities on the Western Ghats.

Biological diversity or biodiversity is that part of nature that includes the variety of genes among the individuals of a species, the variety and richness of all the plant and animal species in an ecosystem and various types of ecosystems on the earth. It has been estimated that only around 1.75 million species out of the potential 8.7 million species of all the plants and animals have been identified and described so far, the majority of which are insects.

The biodiversity of a region is influenced by climatic factors as well as human interventions.
The diversity of life on earth is essential for the healthy functioning of ecosystems and it is biodiversity that boosts ecosystem productivity.

India is one of the 17 world's recognised mega-diverse countries, home to roughly 7-8% of all documented species and four of the 36 globally defined biodiversity hotspots.