The Road to BIODIVERSITY

In the end we will conserve only what we love, we love only what we understand, we understand only what we are taught….

By : JYOTHISH NELSON

E-mail: jyothishnet@yahoo.com

PH: +919496-327259

Overview

Western Ghats-a biodiversity hotspotSpecies DiversityLandscapes and forest typesWildlife Conservation-Past, Present, FutureConservation in India-Our PriorityExploring wildlife in South IndiaHow you can involve ?

Western Ghats

Importance

History

Habitat usageLandscape

Conservation

Tropical Evergreen and Semi Evergreen forests

Deciduous Forests

Shola forests

Dry Deciduous forests

Grass lands

Riparian forests

Mangroves, Swamps…..

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

It’s all about conserving wildlife and it’s ecosystem.environmental governance through legislation, policy and advocacyWorking towards reduction in the sources and impacts of climate change.Promoting the active involvement of rural and traditional communities

Enhancing active participation of all sections of society in nature conservation

environmental protection through environmental education, awareness raising and capacity building

Malabar Giant Squirrel

Grizzled Giant Squirrel

Bonnet Macaque

Gray LangurGray Langur

Nilgiri LangurNilgiri Langur

Lion Tailed Macaque

Star Tortoise

Nilgiri Tahr

Sambar Deer

Spotted Deer

Black Buck (male)

Feral Horse

Peacock

Changable Hawk Eagle

Malabar Whistling Thrush

Scarlet Minvet (male)

Indian Robin

Southern Flying Lizard

Human – Animal Conflict ---The Elephant Story

Saving a Paradise

Destroying rainforest for economic gain is like burning a Renaissance painting to cook a meal

How You Can Involve ?

Thank You……

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