Gujarat Ecology Society

Publications

Biodiversity Conservation


	Threatened Biodiversity of Gujarat - Baseline Information. February 2001. 148p. Rs. 250/-

The document describes distribution, habitat, threats faced and conservation status of 372 threatened species (318 plants, 19 herpetofauna, 18 birds, 17 mammals) based on extensive literature review. It presents compiled and collated information that was scattered and not easily available to researchers. An overview on the research done on the threatened species in Gujarat is provided and will be useful for persons seeking information on vital aspects of the species.

	Rare and Endangered Plants and Animals of Gujarat. (English and Gujarati). February 2003. 79p. Rs. 150/-

This is a pictorial and bilingual book published in English and Gujarati to create public awareness. Colour photographs of the species, their distribution on Gujarat map and the simple language of the book make it attractive to every one. It provides information on scientific and common names, description of species (39 plants and 36 animals), distribution, habitat, significance and threats faced. This publication seeks to familiarise the civil society organisations, nature club members, local people and also other enthusiasts, with biodiversity conservation. It is expected to stimulate interest in conservation of threatened species in Gujarat.

Regulating bio-invasion in Banni grasslands in Kachchh, Gujarat. January 2004. 78P. Rs. 550/-

As in many parts of India, Prosopis juliflora, a thorny shrub, has invaded upto 50% of once the largest grassland of Asia. The document presents an analysis of socio-economic and ecological impacts of P. juliflora on people, livestock, water resources and natural biodiversity in Banni. Cost-benefits of regulating P. Juliflora are assessed and strategies are suggested to regulate the bio-invasion.

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