Species Conservation in Different Biosphere

The Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve (ABR), located in the southern Western Ghats, is a globally notable biogeographical hotspot. ABR is a “Evolutionary Ecotone,” as evidenced by its high rates of endemism and recent discoveries. ABR’s hills and valleys are teeming with indigenous orchids. Several intriguing individuals have been discovered as a result of a series of field studies in conjunction with secondary data collecting and interpretation of “Endemic orchids of Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve.” 

This research yielded the identification of 64 rare and endemic elements. The primary goal of a biosphere reserve is to protect genetic variety in representative ecosystems by safeguarding wild species, traditional resident lifestyles, and domesticated plant/animal genetic resources. 

They are scientifically managed and only tourists are allowed to visit. The concept of Biosphere Reserves was first introduced in 1975 as part of UNESCO’s “Man and Biosphere Program,” which focuses on the conservation of ecosystems and the genetic resources they contain.

This presentation first introduces the location of different biosphere reserves in India

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was India’s first biosphere reserve, created in 1986. It is situated in the Western Ghats and contains two of India’s ten biogeographical regions. This region contains a diverse range of ecosystems and animals. As a result, it was an obvious option for the country’s primary biosphere reserve. The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was created primarily to achieve the  goals.To restore degraded ecosystems to their natural state in order to conserve in situ genetic diversity of species.

To offer baseline data for ecological and environmental education and research.To serve as an alternative paradigm for long-term development.It is situated between 76° and 77°15’E and 11°15′ and 12°15’N in the Western Ghats. Parts of Tamilnadu, Kerala, and Karnataka make up the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The reserve’s annual rainfall ranges from 500 to 7000 mm, with temperatures varying from 0°C in the winter to 41°C in the summer. The Malabar rain forest biogeographic region includes the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. This reserve includes the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary.

Explains with photos and maps,the different species conserved in different biosphere reserves of India

The Himalayan Mountains in Uttarakhand, India’s northernmost state, are home to the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. The UNESCO-designated Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is part of the Man and Biosphere Programme. The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is exceptional because of its snow-capped summits, over 30 glaciers, rare and endangered animals and birds, deep and huge valleys, meadows, and rivers.

Panna National Park has also been designated as a Panna Tiger Reserve, with the entire park and three sections of Gangau Wildlife Sanctuary designated as Critical Tiger Habitat Areas. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh share the Achanakmar Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve.

In both states, this reserve is one of the least developed and disturbed areas.

UNESCO’s MAB initiative was established in 2012.551.50 square kilometres of core area 19558.75 square kilometres of buffer zone. The Indo-Malayan Realm and the Western Ghats biogeographic zones encompass it. The ‘Kanis,’ one of the oldest tribal communities in the southern Western Ghats, have their historic stronghold here.

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Since 1984, when damming activities of the lake’s inflows were begun for irrigation and a water supply for the rapidly-increasing populations of towns and major settlements, the influence of seawater on the lake has expanded significantly. 

A loss in former big stands of bulrush Scirpus maritimus and common reed habitats is one of the significant effects. This trend is concerning for the lake’s past animal richness as well as the waterfowl. In 1988, a sluice was built to preserve freshwater from winter precipitation while preventing sea water inflow in the summer. Nonetheless, it seems obvious that the previous low-salinity periods will not be repeated, and that the lake’s maximum salinity will continue to rise (Lemoalle, 1987; Zaouali, 1995).

The importance of Lake Ichkeul was highlighted once more in 1987, when the area was designated as a Ramsar Site. In 1998, a third and substantial dam on the Sejnane River was completed.

Conclusion

Several intriguing individuals have been discovered as a result of a series of field studies in conjunction with secondary data collecting and interpretation of “Endemic orchids of Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve”. The concept of Biosphere Reserves was first introduced in 1975 as part of UNESCO’s “Man and Biosphere Program,” which focuses on the conservation of ecosystems and the genetic resources they contain. This presentation first introduces the location of different biosphere reserves in India The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was India’s first biosphere reserve, created in 1986. Explained with photos and maps,the different species conserved in different biosphere reserves of India The Himalayan Mountains in Uttarakhand, India’s northernmost state, are home to the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. The UNESCO-designated Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is part of the Man and Biosphere Programme. In both states, this reserve is one of the least developed and disturbed areas.