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1. India-Flora and Fauna
 The
vegetation and wild life of a country are
called flora and fauna respectively.
 In
India there are about 47,000 plant species
and 81,000 animal species.

2. Some facts to Know
 Among
the larger animals in India, 79
species of mammals, 44 of birds, 15 of
reptiles and 3 of amphibians are threatened.
 Nearly 1500 plant species are considered
endagered.
 The forest cover of India is estimated at
637,293 sq.kms or 19.39% which is far below
the normal requirement of 33%.

3. Some Facts About Species in India
 Endangered
Species:-These are in danger
of extinction such as-
 Black
Buck-
 Crocodile Ind.Rhino
 Lion-

4. Vulnerable Species

Blue Sheep

Asiatic Elephant

Gangetic Dolphin

5. Rare Species

Bear

Wild Asiatic Buffalo

Desert Fox

Hornbill

6. Extinct Species

Asiatic Cheetah

Pink Head Duck

7. Causes of Depletion of Forests

Large scale development projects.

Mining

Grazing and fuelwood collection.

Habitat destruction, huntomg ,poaching,over –
exploitation,environmental pollution and forest fires
have led to decline of India’s biodiversity.

8. Some Facts
 Half
of India’s Natural forests are gone.
 One-third
of its wetlands drained out.
 7o%
of its surface waterbodies are polluted.
 40%
of its mangrooves wiped out.

9. Conservation of Forests and
WildLife in India.

Conservation preserves ecological diversity and our life support
systems-water,air soil.

It also preserves genetic diversity of plant and animals.
Measures:- 1.The Indian wildlife (protection) Act 1972.
2. Hunting and poaching banned.
3.Establishment of National parks and .WL sanctuaries.
4. Several projects for specific animals like-Project Tiger,Project
Rhino,kashmir stag, crocodiles, asiatic lion..

10. Community and Conservation
 In
Sariskha Tiger reserve(RAJ) villagers have
fought against mining by citing wildlife
protection act.
 The
inhabitants of 5 villages in Alwar district
of Rajasthan have declared 1200 hectares of
forest as Bhairodev Dakar son churi declared
their own set of rules and regulations.
 Famous
movements likeChipko movement ,
Beej bachao Andolan(Tehri) and Navadanya
are some examples.