Protection of Biodiversity in State of Uttar Pradesh
PROTECTION OF BIODIVERSITY
IN STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH * CONTENTS: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. BIODIVERSITY OF U.P. 3. IN SITU AND EX-SITU CONSERVATION 4. AUTHORITIES FOR PROTECTION OF BIODIVERSITY 5. CONCLUSION 6. BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. INTRODUCTION:
India with her states is rich in biodiversity. The State of Uttar Pradesh although not that much biologically diversified nevertheless it has significant biodiversity. The main reason behind comparatively less biodiversity in U.P. lies in fact that it falls in Plain area where forest covers are scanty (9.01% of total geographical area). Nevertheless U.P. attempted to sustain its biodiversity with the help of various plans, projects protected areas and gene banks. The state of U.P.is represented by 56 species of mammals, 552 of birds of which 24 are globally threatened, 47 reptiles, 19amphibians and 79 fishes. The Sarus Crane has been declared as the State Bird. 25 important Bird areas have been designated.
The flora of the state is composed of a total of 3987 species of which 2711 are higher plants (angiosperms) representing 18% of the countries angiospermic flora. 10 species are endemic. The common trees are Sal, Teak, Sissoo, Semal,Haldu, Tun, Kanju, Mango, Jamun, Neem, Bamboo,Peepal, Gutel, Tamarind, Poplar, Arjun, Babool, Amla and others.
2. BIODIVERSITY IN U.P.
Plant Diversity:
The vegetation of any area comprises tree, shrub and herbs along with fruit orchards. The trees, shrubs and woody climbers and creepers have long life therefore they are called as permanent vegetation.
The botanical survey of India identified 152 invasive alien species in U.P.
In U.P. preliminary data collection from secondary sources indicates following observation in the plant kingdom:
In U.P. preliminary data collection from secondary sources indicates following observation in the plant kingdom:
Lichens are regarded as Natural Indicators for Air pollution. The state has the
IN STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH * CONTENTS: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. BIODIVERSITY OF U.P. 3. IN SITU AND EX-SITU CONSERVATION 4. AUTHORITIES FOR PROTECTION OF BIODIVERSITY 5. CONCLUSION 6. BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. INTRODUCTION:
India with her states is rich in biodiversity. The State of Uttar Pradesh although not that much biologically diversified nevertheless it has significant biodiversity. The main reason behind comparatively less biodiversity in U.P. lies in fact that it falls in Plain area where forest covers are scanty (9.01% of total geographical area). Nevertheless U.P. attempted to sustain its biodiversity with the help of various plans, projects protected areas and gene banks. The state of U.P.is represented by 56 species of mammals, 552 of birds of which 24 are globally threatened, 47 reptiles, 19amphibians and 79 fishes. The Sarus Crane has been declared as the State Bird. 25 important Bird areas have been designated.
The flora of the state is composed of a total of 3987 species of which 2711 are higher plants (angiosperms) representing 18% of the countries angiospermic flora. 10 species are endemic. The common trees are Sal, Teak, Sissoo, Semal,Haldu, Tun, Kanju, Mango, Jamun, Neem, Bamboo,Peepal, Gutel, Tamarind, Poplar, Arjun, Babool, Amla and others.
2. BIODIVERSITY IN U.P.
Plant Diversity:
The vegetation of any area comprises tree, shrub and herbs along with fruit orchards. The trees, shrubs and woody climbers and creepers have long life therefore they are called as permanent vegetation.
The botanical survey of India identified 152 invasive alien species in U.P.
In U.P. preliminary data collection from secondary sources indicates following observation in the plant kingdom:
In U.P. preliminary data collection from secondary sources indicates following observation in the plant kingdom:
Lichens are regarded as Natural Indicators for Air pollution. The state has the
Bibliography: National Tiger Conservation Authority: (established in December 2005) The National Tiger Conservation Authority has also just proposed the creation of six new tiger reserves which would range from Uttar Pradesh to Goa to Tamil Nadu.