Biodiversity and Conservation

Wildlife Protection Act 1972 and Amendments

Biosphere Reserves in India

Types of Ecosystems and Their Features

Habitat Loss and Fragmentation

Genetic, Species and Ecosystem Diversity

Ecosystem Concepts

In-situ Conservation: National Parks and Sanctuaries

Ramsar Sites and Wetland Conservation

Ex-situ Conservation: Zoos, Gene Banks

Biodiversity: Types and Importance

Project Tiger and Project Elephant

Biodiversity Hotspots in India

Food Chains, Food Webs and Energy Flow

Invasive Alien Species

Mangroves, Coral Reefs and Coastal Ecosystems

Ecosystem Services and Their Valuation

IUCN Red List and Categories

Threats to Biodiversity

Poaching, Illegal Wildlife Trade and Bio-piracy

Community-based Conservation and Buffer Zones

CITES, CBD and International Conservation Conventions

Conservation Strategies

Ecological Succession

Wildlife Protection

Biosphere Reserves and Wetlands