Endemic species are those species of plants and animals which are found exclusively in a particular area. They arenot naturally found anywhere else. A particular type of animal or plant may be endemic to a zone, a state or a country.
The plants and animals found in a particular area are termed flora and fauna respectively of that area.
Biosphere reserves are the areas meant for conservation of biodiversity. As you are aware that biodiversity is the varietyof plants, animals and microorganisms generally found in an area. The biosphere reserves help to maintain the biodiversity and culture of that area. A biosphere reserve may also contain other protected areas in it. The Pachmarhi Biosphere …
Biosphere Reserve : Large areas of protected land for conservation of wild life, plant and animal resources and traditional life of the tribals living in the area.
National Park : Areas reserved for wild life where they can freely use the habitats and natural resources.
Wildlife Sanctuary : Areas where animals are protected from any disturbance to them and their habitat.
To protect our flora and fauna and their habitats, protected areas called wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and biosphere reserves have been earmarked. Plantation, cultivation, grazing, felling trees, hunting and poaching are prohibited there.Wildlife Sanctuary : Areas where animals are protected from any disturbance to them and their habitat.National Park : Areas reserved for wild life …
Deforestation is a major cause which leads to the change in soil properties.Physical properties of the soil get affected by plantation and vegetation.The trees prevent soil erosion.Fewer trees result in more soil erosion.Removal of the top layer of the soil exposes the lower, hard and rocky layers. This soil has less humus and is less …
Fewer trees would mean that less carbon dioxide will be used up resulting in its increased amount in the atmosphere. This will lead to global warming as carbon dioxide traps the heat rays reflected by the earth.The increase in temperature on the earth disturbs the water cycle and may reduce rainfall. This could cause droughts.
. Trees in the forest are cut for some of the purposes mentioned below: a) Procuring land for cultivation.b) Building houses and factories.c) Making furniture or using wood as fuel.
