Textbook of Conservation Biology

Concept of Biodiversity; Components of Biodiversity; Value of Biodiversity; Global and National Level; Measures of Species Diversity: Species richness indices- Menhinick's index, Margalef's index, Species abundance indices- Simpson's index Shannon index; Biodiversity Hotspots in India- Himalayas, Indo- Burma, Sundalands and Western ghats; Threats to Biodiversity: Ecological- Competition, Predation, Climate; and anthropogenic- habitat destruction, Human population growth, pollution, land use patterns; Representative wild species of India; Endemic species of India; Exotic and Invasive species , their effect on native species; Basic Concept of wildlife; Biological importance and necessary for wild life; causes for wildlife depletion; Aims and objective of wildlife conservation; national and international organization involved in wildlife conservation;Conservation tools- Geographical information System; Wildlife health: Diseases of wild animals and their management ; Legislative and Administrative measures for conservation of wildlifeAct of India; Present status of wildlife in India; Challenges in wildlife conservation and management in India; Role of educational institutes NGO's and Government organization in wildlife conservation