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Indian Wildlife: A National Treasure

Posted by Kelly Peters on October 27, 2023

 
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India is home to a rich and diverse range of wildlife, from the majestic tiger to the humble Indian peafowl. Our country's forests, grasslands, and wetlands provide habitats for a wide variety of animals, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects.

 

Wildlife plays an important role in India's ecosystem, helping to control pests, maintain water quality, and pollinate plants. Wildlife also provides economic benefits to our country through tourism and other industries.

 

However, India's wildlife is facing a number of threats, including habitat loss, poaching, and pollution. It is important to protect our wildlife for future generations, and we can all do our part by supporting conservation efforts and making sustainable choices in our daily lives.

 

Here are some ways to get involved in Indian wildlife conservation:

 

Educate yourself and others about the importance of wildlife. Learn about the different species of wildlife that live in India and the threats they face. Share what you know with your friends, family, and community.

Support conservation organizations. There are many organizations working to protect India's wildlife. You can support their work by donating money, volunteering your time, or spreading the word about their mission.

Make sustainable choices in your daily life. Reduce your consumption of resources, avoid products that contain harmful chemicals, and recycle and compost whenever possible.

Visit national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. This is a great way to learn about India's wildlife and support conservation efforts.

Please share your thoughts on Indian wildlife conservation in the comments below. What are some of the biggest challenges we face? What are some of the things we can do to protect our wildlife for future generations?

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Saving the ancient Aravalli Mountains in 2023

Posted by Susan Sharma on October 04, 2023

 
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Who wants a Zoo Safari in the

Aravallis? Saving Aravalli forest in 2023

Watch the above video to know what the citizens of Gurgaon want

 

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Best Places to Visit near Jaipur for a Short Weekend in 2022

Posted by Dhruv Sharma on March 17, 2022

 
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In this blog, you will get a list of the best places to visit near Jaipur with a 9 Seater Tempo Traveller on Rent to explore gorgeous attractions by road. So, get ready to leave the comfort of your home for a short weekend from Delhi to Jaipur!

 

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Shami/Shammi trees in NCR area

Posted by Susan Sharma on August 16, 2018

 
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The Delhi NCR area has an abundance of Keekar trees (Prosopis juliflora).  Fast growing tree it is, but the resin of the tree does not encourage other vegetatation around it.  Delhi seed bank and BNHS (Bombay Natural History Society) are undertaking a project to encourage Shami/Shammi (Khejri) or Prosopis cineria in the NCR area. 

"Shami Tree" festival was organized by the CEC, BNHS in Delhi on 29th July, 2018.  A tree plantation drive was also organized for ardent nature lovers who want to see Delhi turn into a green capital. It was a privilege to attend the festival.

This plantation drive was named as Shami tree festival to give importance to the Khejri tree (Prosopis cineria) also called as Shammi tree. 

Referred to as the golden tree of Indian deserts, the Khejri tree (Prosopis cineria) also called as Shami/Shammi tree, plays a vital role in preserving the ecosystem of arid and semi-arid areas. People down the ages have held this tree as sacred. In June, 1661, two women of Bishnoi community from Jodhpur district laid down their lives in protest against the cutting of khejri trees. Again in July, 1787, more than 300 people, including women and children, sacrificed their lives to save khejri trees from the King of Jodhpur.

The Wonder tree holds religious, cultural and medicinal significance.

Khejri tree provides shelter and protection to animals and birds in desert areas. This tree is home to many large birds like kites, hawks and vultures.Many Rajasthani families use the green and unripe pods (known as sangri) in preparation of curries and pickles. The importance of the medicinal value of shami tree has been highlighted in our ancient literature.

See a video we made on the Shami festival on 29th July, 2018


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A walk along a Buxa riverbed

Posted by Soumya Banerjee on August 17, 2015

 
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The dry bed of the Jayanti River, which cuts through the heart of Buxa Tiger Reserve in North Bengal, presents an extremely appealing sight to the naturalist.
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Steep hills, clothed in green, present an enchanting backdrop.
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The golden rays of the morning sun illuminate a landscape unmatched in beauty.
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Lucky is he who gets to live here.
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The streambeds tell us many a story of who has gone before us, and how long ago.
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May they continue to live in these bountiful hills for many a decade to come.
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And walk these endless paths forever.

DSCN3462To save which, from threats like these, should be every person’s duty.
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Western Himalayas

Posted by Priyanka Gahlot on July 11, 2014

 
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 Leh -Ladakh , wonderful experience, not a merely tourist spot, heaven for nature lover.

Pangong lake, god's marvelous creation, appearance of waves, clarity of elixir of life, richness of avifauna non forgettable moment of life.

Richness of medicinal plants, tree species, wildlife, makes western himalayan region hotspot of biodiversity. Forest of betula, Juniperus, Deodar, Pinus, Chinar, Maple a very very large green belt ensure we are in safe hands of nature.

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Biodiversity Model

Posted by ARNAB BASU on January 19, 2014

 
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Biodiversity

 

Biodiversityis the degree of variation of life forms within a given species, ecosystem,biome, or planet. Terrestrial biodiversity tends to be highest at low latitudesnear the equator, which seems to be the result of the warm climate and highprimary productivity. Marine biodiversity tends to be highest along coasts inthe Western Pacific, where sea surface temperature is highest and in mid-latitudinalband in all oceans. Biodiversity generally tends to cluster in hotspots, andhas been increasing through time but will be likely to slow in the future.

 

Theperiod since the emergence of humans has displayed an ongoing biodiversityreduction and an accompanying loss of genetic diversity. Named the Holoceneextinction, the reduction is caused primarily by human impacts, particularlyhabitat destruction. Conversely, biodiversity impacts human health in a numberof ways, both positively and negatively.

 

TheUnited Nations designated 2011-2020 as the United Nations Decade onBiodiversity.

 

Backgroundof Project Biodiversity Park

 

I have beena student of Natural Science for more than two decades. It started when I wentto my undergraduate college in 1997 to study Botany and it’s still on when I amearning my livelihood as an Environmental Professional. Being a student ofnatural science I wanted to pay tribute to Mother Nature and I have chosen todo it by making replica of different terrestrial biodiversity model throughoutthis entire decade designated for Biodiversity.

 

Underthis project I have decided to make following seven different models withreplica of different animal species and their natural habitat:

 

1.    Mountain Forest

2.    Rain Forest

3.    Savanna Forest

4.    Polar Biodiversity

5.    Desert Biodiversity

6.    Countryside Farmhouse and

7.    Jurassic Park

 

Thisreport describes all the above mentioned models. All the information in thisreport is taken from Wikipedia, myfavourite website. In this report the first photographs of every chapter are ofmy hand made models and second photographs are taken from various websites.

 

Theanimal replicas are the products of Naturepavillionand scenic materials are bought from Woodlandscenicsand other regular local craft shops.

I have already made first three models and they are available for display in face book (https://www.facebook.com/arnab.basu.773/media_set?set=a.740265559317395.1073741828.100000018743674&type=1)


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Medicinal plants cultivation

Posted by Sheikh Gulzaar on January 11, 2014

 
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We are delighted to inform you that Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre, "Ginkgo House" Aziz Abad, Via Wuyan-Meej Road, Pampore 192121(Health Care, Social Equity & Biodiversity Conservation) is going to organizing 3 (three) National Level Short term training courses based on Technology Demonstration at Dehradun.

This training workshop would concentrate on the theme of empowering economics of rural communities, employment generation and entrepreneurship development that will provide an opportunity to technology transfer, exchange ideas and create networking in such sector.

This training courses will draw only 25 participants, comprising of progressive entrepreneurs, academia, students, horticulturist, NGOs, State Govt. personnel of horticulture, agriculture, forestry, industry departments and well educated progressive farmers.

We request you to kindly circulate this information among colleagues, entrepreneurs in Kashmir vale and also encourage them to participate in the training workshop relevant to them. Your participation in this programme will lead to collaborations in the areas of mutual interest.

It is hoped that your local media will certainly co-operate with us by nominating progressive farmers/technical staff in such short term training courses.

Looking forward to your sustained support & co-operation.

For more details
Sheikh Gulzar (Head)
The Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre

Ph: 09858986794, 01933-223705,
e-mail : jkmpic@gmail.com
home: http://jkmpic.blogspot.in
Other address: http://facebook.com/jkmpic

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Save the gene pool - " I want to change the world - Nothing is Impossible "

Posted by Arvind Kumar S. Shukla on September 28, 2013

 
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Save The Gene Pool - " I want to change the world - Nothing is Impossible "

Emerging from the Gene Pool : Experience Life

A large gene pool indicates high genetic diversity, increased chances of biological fitness, and survival. A small gene pool indicates low genetic diversity, reduced chances of acquiring biological fitness, and increased possibility of extinction. 


Gene pool increases when mutation occurs and survives. Gene pool decreases when the population size is significantly reduced (e.g. famine, genetic disease, etc.). Some of the consequences when gene pool is small are low fertility, and increased probability of acquiring genetic diseases and deformities. 

Gene pool gives an idea of the number of genes, the variety of genes and the type of genes existing in a population. It can be used to help determine gene frequencies or the ratio between different types of genes in a population.

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Ginkgo biloba plants in India

Posted by Sheikh Gulzaar on May 17, 2013

 
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Ginkgo House
We arrange  environmentalists with healthy, hand-grown ginkgo seedlings for soil, water and air remediation or as fire barriers, Ginkgos help indigenous species to flourish in the world without over-taking them. Since one tree can survive for 1000 years, we recommend planting wisely!

The ginkgo tree is a true survivor or " living fossil" from the Jurassic period. It saw the dinosaurs come and go and is the onlyliving tree to survive the atomic blast at Hiroshima. It can thrive for 1000 years on polluted land while reducing taxins. Besides being a highly researched medicinal wonder, they provide disease-free ornamental shade tree or tenacious forests. They are the tree that blends our ecological history with hope for the future.

Ginkgo biloba planting material is available for distribution/purchase for Research institutions, universities, associations and NGOs and educational institutions.

For more details:The Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre-JKMPIC 
"Ginkgo House",Aziz Abad,Wuyan-Meej Road, Pampore PPR Jammu and Kashmir 192121
POB 667 GPO Srinagar,Residence, Srinagar SGR JK 190001
Mob:09858986794
Ph: 01933-223705
e-mail:jkmpic@gmail.com
home: http://jkmpic.blogspot.in
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