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The alpine meadows are often viewed as important grazing resources by local and migratory pastoral communities. The wealth of herbal medicines found in these zones and current level of pressure are well known. There are clear indications that many medicinal herbs have become rare and others are at the verge of extinction due to over exploitation and habitat degratation. Strangely, neither conservationists are unanimous about the desired action in these areas nor ...
This flora deals with the systematics, ecology and conservation aspects of the vascular plants (Angiosperms and Gymnosperms) found in and around the Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh. The work is based on the extensive field surveys conducted by the authors in the area and valuable information collected by them on the distribution and local uses of various species. The general introduction deals with the physical and biological attributes of the ...
Kumaun Himalaya which forms the easternmost part of the North-Western Himalaya, harbours a rich and varied flora including the orchids and has attracted several professional and amateur botanists in the past, who visited this region especially for making plant collections. Kumaun Himalaya forms a transition zone both for eastern and western Himalayan elements. In spite of such a rich and varied flora including orchids, no systematic attempt has been made so far ...
The present book is a short compilation of available information on forest fires. It mainly covers such aspects as what are the forms of forest fire, how to manage and control the forest fire and save our precious forest wealth from its damage. The book will be of great help to the forest officials, villagers, students and researchers who are directly and indirectly involved in forest fire management and control.