Environmental science

List of Biosphere reserves in India. How many Biosphere reserves in India. Total number of Biosphere reserves in India is 18. The World Network of Biosphere Reserves of the MAB Programme consists of a dynamic and interactive network of sites of excellence. There are 651 biosphere reserves in 120 countries, including 15 transboundary sites. Biosphere reserves have three interrelated zones that aim to fulfil three complementary …

Biodiversity and its types – complete detail – updated. What is Biodiversity. Definition of Biodiversity. Introduction of Biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of all species on our planet. It includes different plants, animals, birds, and micro-organisms, their genes, their habitats and all the ecosystems (forests, grass-lands, lacks, ponds, rivers, wet-lands etc.).   “Biological diversity” means the variability among living organisms from all sources …

List of National Parks in Andaman and Nicobar Islands – updated. How many National Parks in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Total number of National Parks in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Nine (9). “National Park” means an area declared, whether under sec.35. or sec.38 or deemed, under sub-section (3) of sec.66. to be declared, as a National Park. National park is an area which is …

The National Tiger Conservation Authority Rules, 2006 – updated. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (Salaries, Allowances and Other Conditions of Appointment) Rules, 2006. The National Tiger Conservation Authority Rules, 2006 is play a important role to conserve tiger population in India. The National Tiger Conservation Authority Rules, 2006       1 Short title and commencement — (1) These rules may be …

List of Marine protected areas in India – updated. How many marine protected areas in India. These places are given special protections for natural or historic marine resources by local, state, territorial, native, regional, or national authorities. Valuable biodiversity saved by these places all over India.These areas provide suitable conditions to unique marine life. Name of marine protected area, location, category, area and year of notification is …

List of Wildlife Sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh. How many Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh. Total number of Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh is 13 (thirteen). Sanctuary is an area which is of adequate ecological, faunal, floral, Geo-morphological, natural or zoological significance. “Sanctuary” means an area declared, whether under sec. [26(A)5] or sec 38 or deemed, under sub section (3) of Sec.66 to be declared, as …

Tadoba National Park complete detail – updated. Geography of Tadoba National Park. Dominant flora and fauna of Tadoba National Park. How to Reach Tadoba National Park. The word ‘Tadoba’ is the name of the God “Tadoba” or “Taru”, praised by the tribal people who live in the dense forests of the Tadoba and Andhari region, whereas “Andhari” is derived from name of Andhari River …

Neora Valley National Park complete detail – updated. Geography of Neora Valley National Park. Dominant flora and fauna of Neora Valley National Park. How to Reach Neora Valley National Park.  Total area of the park is 159.89 Km2. Neora Valley National Park was established in the year of 1986. This park falls in the catchment area of the Neora River. Neora Valley National Park …

Mukundra Hills (Darrah) National Park – complete detail – updated. Dominant flora and fauna of  Mukundra Hills (Darrah) National Park. How to reach Mukundra Hills (Darrah) National Park. Darrah was declared a (Protected area) wildlife sanctuary in 1955. The forest of the sanctuary is very thick and dense. The park is situated between two parallel mountains viz. Mukundra and Gagrola which …

List of Wildlife Sanctuaries in West Bengal – updated. How many Sanctuary in West Bengal. Total number of Sanctuaries in West Bengal is Fifteen (15). “Sanctuary” means an area declared, whether under sec. [26(A)5] or sec 38 or deemed, under sub section (3) of Sec.66 to be declared, as a wildlife sanctuary. A sanctuary is a protected area which is reserved for …