Tropical rainforests and boreal coniferous forests are the least fragmented, whereas subtropical dry forests andtemperate oceanic forestsare among the most fragmented. Roughly 80 percent of the world's forest area is found in patches larger than 1 million hectares (2.5 million acres). How many fores...
This is first such study in Tamilnadu Eastern Ghats that provides a comprehensive spatial database on vegetation types, disturbance regime and plant species diversity. The study has shown that the dry deciduous and thorn forests have shown better resistance to disturbance compared to the most ...
The world of palm trees is as dense and alive as the forests in which these flowering shrubs and trees can be found growing. In this ultimate guide, we will explore the origins and history of palm trees, detail a number of species and varieties, and recommend ways to best take care of ...
it is found as mineral silica and is used to build strong weapons, transportation and buildings forests: forests provide clean air and preserve the ecology of the world. trees are being cut for housing and construction projects frequently asked questions – faqs q1 what are the key ...
s crust forms dissected plateaus. the cause behind the upward movement is the slow collision of the tectonic plates. an example of the dissected plateau is the stable colorado plateau or colorado plateau province which is covered with dry grasslands, mountain woodlands, and forests. volcanic ...
Despite their historical attachment to Arab traders, dhows are essentially an Indian boat, with much of the wood for their construction coming from the forests of India. Dinghy A small boat used to travel from a ship to shore, carrying people or supplies. Although sometimes equipped with a ...
The starting of deforestation by shifting cultivation (burning of forests for farming) dates back to 7000 BC (Neolithic period). The rich biodiversity of India has 6 major and 16 subtypes of forests11. Present day statistical data recorded the...
In India, fresh water in general is slightly alkaline with a pH usually more than 7. Unlike surface waters, subsurface water varies widely from place to place. In coastal Tamil Nadu, intrusion of sea water into the subsurface aquifer makes ground water saline. As ground water is drawn to an...
The barasinghas at Kanha are unique, being the hard ground variety, which populate the large open tracts of grass amidst the forests of teak and bamboo. Twenty years ago, the barasingha was faced with extinction but some desperate measures including the fencing-off of some animals helped save...
The case of Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu, which is represented by only 8 forest types, is considered in this research. The results emphasizes that refinement of forest types in India is necessary for better management of forests..Ramachandran AJayakumar SArockiasamy D I...