Notes and Study material for Exams
Forest- Types and Conservation of Forest and Forest Resources A forest is a complex ecosystem which is predominantly composed of trees, shrubs and is usually a closed canopy. Forests are storehouses of a large variety of life forms such as Plants, mammals, birds, insects and reptiles etc. Also the forests have abundant Microorganisms … Read more
Biodiversity-Defination, types, importance, hotspots, threats and conservation The term biodiversity was coined as a contraction of biological diversity by E.O. Wilson in 1985. Biodiversity may be defined as the variety and variability of living organisms and the ecological complexes in which they exist. In other words, biodiversity is the occurrence of different types … Read more
Forest ecosystem includes a complex assemblage of different kinds of biotic communities. Optimum conditions such as temperature and ground moisture are responsible for the establishment of forest communities. Forests may be evergreen or deciduous which are distinguished on the basis of leaf into broad-leafed or needle leafed coniferous forests in the case of … Read more
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 species that … Read more
Grasses Grasses are a type of plant that is found in many different parts of the world. They are a very important part of the EnvironmentEnvironment, and they provide many benefits to humans and animals. Grasses are a type of monocot, which means that they have one seed leaf. They are also a type of … Read more
What are weeds? Weeds are plants that grow in unwanted places. They can be a nuisance in gardens, yards, and other areas where they are not wanted. Weeds can compete with desirable plants for water, nutrients, and sunlight. They can also harbor pests and diseases. There are many different types of weeds, and they can … Read more
The Aichi Biodiversity Targets are 20 targets that were adopted by the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Nagoya, Japan, in 2010. The targets are designed to guide global efforts to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable use of its components. The Aichi Biodiversity Targets are: By 2020, at … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics on Invasive Alien Flora of India: Water hyacinth Crown of thorns starfish Lantana camara Parthenium hysterophorus Eichhornia crassipes Mimosa pigra Acacia nilotica Opuntia stricta Prickly pear Salvinia molesta Water lettuce Hydrilla verticillata Water fern Chromolaena odorata Mexican fireweed Ageratum conyzoides White weed Bidens pilosa Spanish needle Cyperus rotundus Nut … Read more