Environment And Environmentalism

 Environment and environmentalism Environment ‘Environment‘, as the term itself indicates, is anything immediately surrounding an object and exerting a direct influence on it”. In our surround there is living and nonliving things which are together form life. Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, and geosphere are the component of the environment that surrounds us. Hydrosphere, the wet … Read more

Gully Erosion

What is Gully Erosion? Gully erosion is a type of SoilSoil erosion that occurs when water flows over land and creates channels or gullies. These gullies can be small or large, and they can cause significant damage to land and property. Gully Formation and Development Causes of Gully Erosion Concentrated Water Flow Land Use and … Read more

Important Wildlife Institutions

Guardians of the Wild: A Look at Important Wildlife Institutions Worldwide The Earth’s biodiversity is a treasure trove of life, a complex tapestry woven from millions of species, each playing a vital role in the intricate web of ecosystems. However, this precious heritage faces numerous threats, from habitat loss and climate change to poaching and … Read more

Management of land and water resources

Management of land and water Resources LAND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN INDIA Land and water have been the basic Elements of life support system on our planet since the dawn of civilization. All great civilizations, flourished where these resources were available in plenty and they declined or perished with the depletion of these resources. In recent … Read more

Fauna And Floral Geography

 Fauna and Flora Geography: Wild Animals, Animals, Birds, Reptiles, Mammals, Trees and Plants and others Flora is the name given to the collective plant life that grows or once grew in a certain area or during a given time period. It usually refers to the native plant life present but does include new … Read more

Climate Change Organizations

Fighting for Our Future: A Guide to Climate Change Organizations The climate crisis is a global emergency, demanding urgent action from individuals, governments, and organizations alike. While the task seems daunting, a vast network of dedicated organizations is working tirelessly to address this challenge. This article serves as a guide to some of the most … Read more

Usefulness Of Animals And Human Affairs

 Usefulness of animals and human affairs As food The human Population exploits a large number of animal species for food, both of domesticated Livestock species in Animal Husbandry and, mainly at sea, by hunting wild species.  Marine fish of many species, such as herring, cod, tuna, mackerel and anchovy, are caught commercially, forming … Read more

Forest conservation in India

The Environment Protection Act is an important legislation that provides for coordination of activities of the various regulatory agencies, creation of authorities with adequate powers for environmental protection, regulation of the discharge of environmental pollutants, handling of hazardous substances, etc. The Act provided an opportunity to extend legal protection to non-forest habitats (‘Ecologically Sensitive Areas’) … Read more

Grassland

Grassland Grassland, area in which the vegetation is dominated by a nearly continuous cover of Grasses. Grasslands occur in environments conducive to the Growth of this plant cover but not to that of taller Plants, particularly trees and shrubs. The factors preventing establishment of such taller, woody vegetation are varied. Grasslands are one of the … Read more