This mind map provides a comprehensive overview of biodiversity conservation and ecological balance, detailing definitions, importance, major threats, and various conservation strategies, including India's role and global frameworks.
This mind map provides a comprehensive overview of biodiversity conservation and ecological balance, detailing definitions, importance, major threats, and various conservation strategies, including India's role and global frameworks.
Biodiversity: Variety of life (genes, species, ecosystems)
Ecological Balance: Dynamic equilibrium in ecosystems
Ecosystem Services (clean air/water, pollination)
Apex Predators (e.g., Tiger): Regulate prey, maintain ecosystem health
Habitat Loss & Fragmentation
Poaching & Illegal Wildlife Trade
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Climate Change & Invasive Species
In-situ (NPs, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves)
Ex-situ (Zoos, Botanical Gardens, Gene Banks)
Wildlife Corridors & Community Participation
Indian Laws (WPA 1972, BD Act 2002, EPA 1986)
International Conventions (CBD, CITES, Kunming-Montreal GBF)
Biodiversity: Variety of life (genes, species, ecosystems)
Ecological Balance: Dynamic equilibrium in ecosystems
Ecosystem Services (clean air/water, pollination)
Apex Predators (e.g., Tiger): Regulate prey, maintain ecosystem health
Habitat Loss & Fragmentation
Poaching & Illegal Wildlife Trade
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Climate Change & Invasive Species
In-situ (NPs, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves)
Ex-situ (Zoos, Botanical Gardens, Gene Banks)
Wildlife Corridors & Community Participation
Indian Laws (WPA 1972, BD Act 2002, EPA 1986)
International Conventions (CBD, CITES, Kunming-Montreal GBF)
Biodiversity Conservation: Involves both in-situ conservation protection of species in their natural habitats, e.g., National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves and ex-situ conservation protection outside natural habitats, e.g., zoos, botanical gardens, gene banks.
Ecological Balance: Maintained by complex interactions between species and their environment, including predator-prey relationships, nutrient cycling, and energy flow.
Role of Apex Predators: Animals like tigers are apex predators, crucial for maintaining ecological balance by regulating prey populations and ensuring the health of the ecosystem.
Ecosystem Services: Healthy ecosystems provide vital services such as clean air and water, pollination, climate regulation, and soil fertility.
Threats: Major threats include habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching, climate change, pollution, invasive alien species, and human-wildlife conflict.
Strategies: Include protected area networks, wildlife corridors, species recovery programs, sustainable resource management, community participation, and environmental education.
Legal & Policy Framework: Supported by national laws like the Environment Protection Act 1986, Biological Diversity Act 2002, and international agreements like CBD and CITES.
Sustainable Development: Conservation efforts are often integrated with sustainable development goals to ensure long-term well-being for both nature and humans.
India's Status: India is one of the 17 mega-diverse countries, holding 7-8% of the world's recorded species.
This mind map provides a comprehensive overview of biodiversity conservation and ecological balance, detailing definitions, importance, major threats, and various conservation strategies, including India's role and global frameworks.
Biodiversity Conservation & Ecological Balance
Biodiversity Conservation: Involves both in-situ conservation protection of species in their natural habitats, e.g., National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves and ex-situ conservation protection outside natural habitats, e.g., zoos, botanical gardens, gene banks.
Ecological Balance: Maintained by complex interactions between species and their environment, including predator-prey relationships, nutrient cycling, and energy flow.
Role of Apex Predators: Animals like tigers are apex predators, crucial for maintaining ecological balance by regulating prey populations and ensuring the health of the ecosystem.
Ecosystem Services: Healthy ecosystems provide vital services such as clean air and water, pollination, climate regulation, and soil fertility.
Threats: Major threats include habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching, climate change, pollution, invasive alien species, and human-wildlife conflict.
Strategies: Include protected area networks, wildlife corridors, species recovery programs, sustainable resource management, community participation, and environmental education.
Legal & Policy Framework: Supported by national laws like the Environment Protection Act 1986, Biological Diversity Act 2002, and international agreements like CBD and CITES.
Sustainable Development: Conservation efforts are often integrated with sustainable development goals to ensure long-term well-being for both nature and humans.
India's Status: India is one of the 17 mega-diverse countries, holding 7-8% of the world's recorded species.
This mind map provides a comprehensive overview of biodiversity conservation and ecological balance, detailing definitions, importance, major threats, and various conservation strategies, including India's role and global frameworks.
Biodiversity Conservation & Ecological Balance
