Environment Notes

What are International Environmental Conventions and Protocols? What is the difference between Conference conventions and protocol? What are the major international conventions and Protocols? Read further to know more. International Environmental conventions and protocols act as tools and … [Read more...] about Environmental conventions and Protocols

What is a Biodiversity Heritage Site? What is Section 37 of the Biological Diversity Act, of 2002? What is the significance of Biodiversity heritage sites (BHS)? Which are the Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS) in India? Read further to know more. Recently, Arittapatti in Melur block, Madurai … [Read more...] about Biodiversity Heritage Site

What are Ramsar sites in India? Why wetlands are called ‘Ramsar sites’? What is the significance of being designated a Ramsar Site? Read further to know more. A wetland is a place where the land is covered by water. Marshes, ponds, the edge of a lake/ocean, the delta at the mouth of a river, … [Read more...] about Ramsar Sites In India

What are Wildlife Sanctuaries in India? What are the provisions for Wildlife Sanctuary? What is the importance of Wildlife Sanctuaries? State-wise list of Wildlife Sanctuaries of India. Read further to know more. A wildlife sanctuary is a location where the habitats and surroundings of animals … [Read more...] about Wildlife Sanctuaries in India

What is noise pollution? What are the causes and effects of noise pollution? What are the various initiatives to curb noise pollution? Read further to know more. The political controversy in Maharashtra over the demand to remove loudspeakers from mosques raises some fundamental questions … [Read more...] about Noise Pollution

What are national parks? What are its provisions? What is the importance of national parks? Who has access to national parks in India? Read further to know more. The Wild Life (Protection) Act (WPA) of 1972 gave state governments the authority to create national parks in regions deemed to be of … [Read more...] about National Parks in India

Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) or Ecologically Fragile Areas (EFAs) are areas around Protected Areas, National Parks, and Wildlife Sanctuaries. The purpose of declaring ESZs is to create a shock absorbers space in the protected areas by regulating and managing the activities around such areas. Read here … [Read more...] about Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ)

What is natural vegetation? What are the different types of natural vegetation in India? Read further to know more. Natural vegetation is defined as any plant or tree that grows on its own, unaided by humans. These are known as virgin vegetation. Natural vegetation in India plays an important … [Read more...] about Natural Vegetation in India

What do you understand by cryosphere? Why cryosphere is receding and what are the consequences of the loss of the cryosphere? Read the article to know all the important in-depth information. The cryosphere comprises frozen parts of the earth such as glaciers, snow, and permafrost. Of the total … [Read more...] about Cryosphere

Do you know what is meant by social forestry? Why is it important? What are its classifications? Read further to know more. The term social forestry was coined by J.C. Westoby. The National Commission on Agriculture (NCA, 1976) first recognized it as an important component of forestry for meeting … [Read more...] about Social Forestry