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ISBN 10: 9383454440
ISBN 13: 978-9383454440
Author: Majid Husain
Table of contents:
1. BASIC CONCEPTS OF ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY Environment
Definition and Types
Categories of Environment
Salient Features of Environment
Operational Environment
Man and Environment
Deterministic School of Thought
Possibilism as a School of Thought
Influence of Environment on Man
Impact of Man on the Environment
Atmosphere
Dirunion of Atmosphere
Structure of the Atmosphere
The Four Spheres of the Earth
Atmosphere (discussed above)
Hydrosphere
Lithosphere
Biosphere
Ecology and Ecosystem
Ecology
Ecosystem
Basic Ecological Terms
Habitat
Ecological Transition
Ecological Explosion
Niche
Ecotone
Ecotope
Biostasy
Biota
Biotope
Community
Ecological Principles Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis and Respiration
Photo-period
Chemosynthesis
Components of An Ecosystem
1. Biotic (Living) Components
2. Abiotic (Non-living) Components
Biogeochemical Cycles
Carbon and Oxygen Cycles
The Nitrogen Cycle
Hydrological System of the Earth
The Oceans
Ice
Groundwater
Lakes
Atmospheric water
Rivers
Water stored in Living Organisms
Hydrological Cycle
Sedimentary Cycles
Phosphorus Cycle
Energy Cycle
Succession
Ecological Succession
Terrestrial Succession
Aquatic Succession
Food Chain
Producers and Consumers
Decomposers or Saprophytes
Food Web
Ecological Pyramid
Ecological Productivity
2. PLANT AND ANIMAL KINGDOMS
Evolution of Species
Convergent Evolution and Convolution
The Contribution of Charles Darwin
Natural Selection
Migration and Adaptation
Barriers to Migration
Process of Evolution
Process of Selection
Dispersal of Plants in Migration
Plant Kingdoms
1. Australian Kingdom
2. Cape Kingdom
3. Antarctic Kingdom
4. Palaeotropical Kingdom
5. Neo-Tropical Kingdom
6. Boreal Kingdom
Zoogeography
Dispersal of Animals
Distribution of Fauna
Faunal Regions of the World
1. Palaearctic Region
2. Nearctic Region
3. Oriental Region
4. Ethiopian Region
5. Australian Region
6. Neotropical Region
3. MAJOR BIOMES
Definition of a Biome
Terrestrial Biomes
Biomass
Biomass Pyramid
Aquatic Ecosystems
Pond Ecosystem
Lake Ecosystem
Wetland Ecosystem
Estuary Ecosystem
Streams and River Water Ecosystems
Marine (Sea/Ocean) Ecosystem
Threat to Aquatic Ecosystems
Water Pollution
Excessive Use of Chemical Fertilisers
Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems
4. BIODIVERSITY
Introduction
Biodiversity Hotspots
Europe and Central Asia
North and Central America
South America
Africa
Himalayas and East and South Asia
Extinction of Wildlife
Types of Extinction
Categorization of Species
(i) Extinct Species
(ii) Normal Species
(iii) Rare Species
(iv) Critically Endangered (CR)
(v) Endangered (EN)
(vi) Vulnerable (VU)
(vii) Near Threatened (NT)
(viii) Least Concern (LC)
(ix) Data Deficient (DD)
(x) Not Evaluated (NE)
Migration of Birds
Causes and Classification of Migration
Threat to Wild Animals
Natural Vegetation and Forests
Natural Vegetation
Social Relevance of Forests
India – A Mega-Biodiversity Nation
Biogeographic Zones of India
Conservation of Biodiversity
Habit Degradation as a Threat to Biodiversity
Causes of Biodiversity Loss
Strategies for Conservation of Biodiversity
Key Strategies
In-situ and Ex-situ Conservation
Biodiversity Conservation in India
Biosphere Reserves
Marine Protected Area
Sacred Groves of India
Zoning of Biosphere Reserves
World Heritage Sites
National Parks
Sanctuaries
Animal Conservation Projects
Project Tiger (Panthera tigris)
Project Elephant
Rhinoceros Project
Gharial Project
Project Vulture
The Great Indian Bustard
Snow Leopard
Ganges Dolphin
Project Hangul (Kashmiri-stag)
Project Red Panda (Cat- Bear)
Project Manipur Thamin
Mangrove (Forests)
Major Mangroves of India
Social and Ecological Significance of Mangroves
Coral Reefs
Coral Bleaching
World Heritage Sites
Western Ghats as a World Heritage Site
5. BIODIVERSITY AND LEGISLATIONS
Introduction
Earth Summit
The Five Earth Summit Agreements
Towards a Sustainable Future
The Montreal Protocol
Kyoto Protocol on Climatic Change
The Montreal Action Plan
Bali Summit
Poznan Summit
Copenhagen Summit
Cancun Summit
Biodiversity Convention, Nagoya 2010
Cartagena Protocol
Nagoya Protocol
Rotterdam Convention
Stockholm Convention
Basel Convention
International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, 2004
Antarctic Treaty
Environmental Laws in India
The Wildlife Act, 1972
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
Environmental Protection Act, 1982
The National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995
Biodiversity Act, 2002
6. ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION AND MANAGEMENT
Introduction
Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming
Acidification
Ozone Depletion
Antarctic Ozone Hole
Some Basic Facts about Ozone Depletion
Salinization
Desertification or Desertisation
Soil Erosion
Types of Soil Erosion
Soil Conservation
(i) Rotation of Crops
(ii) Contour Ploughing
(iii) Strip Cropping
(iv) Green Manuring
(v) Use of Organic Manures
(vi) Terraced Farming
(vii) Mixed Cropping
(viii) Crop Diversification
(ix) Mulching of Fields
(x) Development of Wind Breaks
(xi) Prevention of Shifting Cultivation
Deforestation
Factors Responsible for Deforestation
FAO Assessment of Deforestation
Consequences of Deforestation
Waste Disposal
(i) Solid Wastes
(ii) Liquid Waste
(iii) Gaseous Waste
(iv) Radioactive Wastes
Environmental Degradation and Water Scarcity
Looming Crisis
Judicious Management of Water Resources is the Key
Sustainable Development
Definition
A Historical Perspective
Eco-development
Basic Aspects of Sustainable Development
Prerequisite of Sustainable Development
Principles of Sustainability
Measurement of Sustainability
Role of Individuals in Sustainable Development
Environmental Pollution
Introduction
Pollutant
Types of Environmental Pollution
Ground Water Pollution
1. Soil Pollution
2. Water (Aquatic) Pollution
3. Air Pollution
4. Noise Pollution
Solid Waste
Nuclear Pollution/Radiation Pollution
5. Marine Pollution
Environmental Impact Assessment
Objectives of Environmental Impact Assesment (EIA)
Environmentally Sensitive Places of India
Environmental Impact Assessment in India
Environment Action Plan
Environmental Audit
Eco-auditing
Green Economics
Green Electricity
(i) Solar Energy or Photovoltaic (PV) Energy
(ii) Hydropower
(iii) Nuclear Energy
(iv) Wind Energy
(v) Wave Energy
(vi) Tidal Waves
(vii) Geothermal Energy
(viii) Biomass Energy
(ix) Landfills
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