scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF VEGETATION AND PRIORITIZATION OF COMMUNITIES FOR CONSERVATION IN LATAKHARAK ALPINE MEADOWS OF NANDA DEVI BIOSPHERE RESERVE, WEST HIMALAYA, INDIA.

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 1349-1366
Author(s):  
SC Arya ◽  
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SS Samant ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Alpine Meadows ◽  
West Himalaya ◽  
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

Change in structural and compositional diversity with altitude: a study from Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (NDBR), West Himalaya, India

2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-136
Author(s):  
H. Joshi ◽  
Sher Samant
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Plants ◽  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Temperate Zone ◽  
Herbaceous Species ◽  
Forest Communities ◽  
Alpine Zone ◽  
West Himalaya ◽  
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Compositional Pattern ◽  
Compositional Diversity

This paper describes the structural and compositional pattern of forest communities in the temperate and sub-alpine zones of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. It gives information about 344 species belonging to 227 genera and 95 families of vascular plants recorded between 2100 to 3600m amsl. These species include 40 trees, 64 shrubs and 240 herbaceous species distributed within 13 forest communities. It was found that the density of trees, seedlings, saplings and shrubs was higher in temperate zone than sub-alpine zone. However, density of herbs was lower in temperate zone in comparison to sub-alpine zone. This paper also gives information on distribution of native, endemic, economically important and rare-endangered species in different communities. Finally, the communities and species have been prioritized for conservation.

Ecotourism as a Viable Option for Conservation of Wildlife in Protected Areas Under Shivalik Hills of the Outer Himalaya, India

2019 ◽  
pp. 103-120
Author(s):  
Akash ◽  
Navneet
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
State Government ◽  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Tiger Reserve ◽  
Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary ◽  
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve ◽  
The Himalaya ◽  
People’S Perceptions

The concept of ecotourism in protected areas and their implications for the conservation of flora and fauna are of global significance. Ecotourism is not only for suitable practice of tourism in protected areas as it deals with environmental conservation, but also supports local communities. The Himalaya in present times harbors a good increase of ecotourism in protected areas like Rajaji tiger reserve, Nanda Devi Biosphere reserve, Corbett National park, Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary, etc. Efforts done by state government in building tourism state have promoted the tourism industry in general. This chapter will explore the potential of ecotourism in protected areas and the local people's perceptions towards the local tourism, conservation of wildlife and substitutes for their livelihood. Additionally, it will explore potential sites already developed or can be developed for increasing options for enhancing ecotourism, providing information about various tools, which can attract the tourists from various disciplines.

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