What are the impacts of Jhum Cultivation on Biodiversity?

Jhum cultivation, also known as slash-and-burn agriculture, is a traditional farming practice that involves clearing a patch of land, burning the debris, and then planting crops in the ash-enriched soil. This practice has been used for centuries by indigenous communities in various parts of the world, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, Africa, and South […]

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How is urbanization impacting conservation?

Wildlife is significantly impacted by urbanization, which alters their behaviour, habitats, and migration patterns. Moreover, the effects of urbanization on the environment and wildlife include the pollution and depletion of water resources. This article will briefly explain how urbanization affects conservation. Urbanization contributes to Habitat Destruction Urbanization and habitat destruction are interconnected. As cities are

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 A Review of the Wildlife (Protection) Ammendment Act 2022

The Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 has argubally been one of the most successful environmental legislations in world history. Recently, it underwent its most significant ammendments in 50 years. Here, the Wildlife (Protection) Ammendment Act 2022 will be reviewed. A Bit of History about the Wildlife Protection Act The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted in 1972

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How successful has Project Tiger been?

As Project Tiger celebrates its 50th Anniversary, India’s tiger population has finally breached 3,000 individuals. Project Tiger was established n response to the alarming decline in the population of tigers from around 40,000 in the early 20th century to just 1,800 by the early 1970s on April 1, 1973. The project was initially launched in

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Captive Breeding Programs proving successful in India

Despite efforts by conservationists and researchers all species may not bounce back in the wild. Ex situ conservation techniques have become a necessity to save some critically endangered species, whereas for others it is a preventative measure. Captive breeding programs are thus becoming more prevalent through the years. In most cases, conservation breeding is undertaken by

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Why do we need wildlife corridors?

Wildlife Corridors are strips of protected habitats linking larger protected areas, constructed to facilitate uninterrupted movement of wild animals, birds ,amphibians and reptiles between larger protected areas. These wildlife areas are designed to keep native animal species from encroaching human populations in areas of high interaction between the two. They also keep animals out of

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