Conservation and Sustainable Management of Local Hotspots of Biodiversity

Ramachandra, T. V.; Setturu, Bharath; Vinay, S.; Tara, N. M.; Subashchandran, M. D.; Joshi, N. V.

doi:10.1007/978-981-13-2330-0_27

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“…Es posible vincular la información espacio-temporal con técnicas algorítmicas, a fin de analizar problemas de decisión complejos con base en criterios múltiples, considerando estudios exploratorios, análisis históricos y estadísticos. La representación geográfica permite describir el escenario actual, visualizar un escenario alternativo y predecir cambios probables con diferentes agentes, lo que es esencial para una toma de decisiones efectivas hacia el manejo sostenible de los recursos naturales 23 .…”

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Identificación de áreas prioritarias para la gestión del agua en el Chaco salteño, Argentina

Belmonte

López

García

2021

AYT-WAL

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El agua para consumo se ve limitada por graves problemas de calidad y acceso en el Chaco salteño, Argentina. A pesar de los diversos proyectos que se están implementando, la situación sigue resultando crítica en numerosos poblados rurales. Su abordaje requiere de nuevas herramientas de gestión que posibiliten definir prioridades y estrategias de actuación más eficientes, integrales y sostenibles. Este trabajo se sustenta en un proceso de Investigación Acción Participativa y una metodología de Evaluación Multi-Criterio, como herramienta de apoyo para la toma de decisiones en el ámbito local y regional. Su desarrollo integra variables socio-ambientales para el análisis espacial de la accesibilidad al agua, las acciones institucionales en el territorio y la calidad del recurso hídrico. Rivadavia es identificada como la región más crítica de Salta, por lo que requerirá los mayores esfuerzos para mejorar su gestión del agua.

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Identificación de áreas prioritarias para la gestión del agua en el Chaco salteño, Argentina

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García

2021

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“…Figure 12 depicts forest biomass ranging less than 300 Gg and the corresponding weight. The flora and fauna details (Figure 13) were compiled from the field and published literature [15,23], and weights were assigned as per the occurrence of species based on their conservation status. The district has 435 species of flora under 106 families with vulnerable species such as Chloroxylon swietenia, Santalum album, and very rare species such as Ehretia laevis.…”

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“…Ecologically susceptible zones (ESZs) or Eco-sensitive Zones (ESZs) or Ecologically Fragile Areas (EFAs) are "distinct geographical regions with a higher assemblage of diverse species, rich natural resources, natural communities, and environmental conditions" [23,24], prioritized for conservation and application of prudent management strategies to sustain the livelihood of local communities. The areas are graded or demarcated by integrating distinct spatial characteristics based on bio geo-climatic conditions and ecological and social factors.…”

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Conservation Prioritization of Ecologically Susceptible Zones at Disaggregated Levels

Ramachandra¹,

Setturu²,

Naik³

et al. 2021

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Ecologically susceptible zones (ESZs) are endowed with the distinct bio, geo, climatic, hydrological, and ecological integrity that sustain natural resources to support the livelihood of dependent populations. However, globalization and consequent anthropogenic activities have led to the erosion of the natural resource base and enhanced the levels of pollutants, triggering global environmental change, evident from changes in the climate. Alterations in the structure and the ecological integrity of ESZs may lead to permanent and irreparable loss of extant life forms or cause significant damage to the natural processes. This study analyses the spatiotemporal processes of ecosystems through insights into land-use dynamics and delineation of ESZs at a disaggregated level (5’ × 5’ grids or 9 km × 9 km). This is based on the grid-based NES (National environment survey) in Gadag district, Karnataka, India, for sustainable management of natural resources. The temporal land use (LU) analysis indicated a decline of 0.33% in the forest cover from 1989 to 2019, primarily due to mining, unauthorized conversion of natural forests to agriculture, commercial cultivation, etc. The built-up area was found to increase from 0.05% to 1.4% due to the expansion of linear corridors, infrastructure projects, and new layouts at the periphery of the town of Gadag. Spatial patterns of landscape dynamics through landscape metrics revealed an increase in the number of patches around Gadag, and Kappata Gudda of Shirahatti from 1989 to 2019, indicating fragmentation of forests with greater shape complexity. ESZ analysis at disaggregated levels (grids equivalent to one administrative unit—panchayat or local governance—with a cluster of villages for implementing biodiversity conservation measures as per the Biodiversity Act 2002, Government of India) indicated nine grids with higher ecological susceptibility (ESZ-1), 31 grids in ESZ-2 (high ecological susceptibility) with a potential to be ESZ-1, 13 grids were in ESZ-3 (moderate ecological susceptibility), and four grids in ESZ-4 (low ecological susceptibility). The implementation of the ESZ framework in decentralized governance would ensure sustainable development. The approach is tailored to take into account the agents of landscape dynamics and local ecosystem conditions to develop appropriate location-specific management strategies for fragile ecosystems. The systematic framework drafted in the current study would aid as a guiding tool for the sustainability of natural resources (water, medicine, food, etc.) by building a self-reliant and decentralized society and averting over-exploitation of natural resources.

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“…Krishna is a prominent east flowing river of the Peninsular India, which sustains diverse ecosystems in four states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The river originates in wet evergreen forests of Western Ghats at an elevation of 1337 m near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra State (Ramachandra et al, 2017) and flows in arid and scrub lands of Deccan plateau before joining Bay of Bengal with the formation of mangrove delta at the mouth. Apart from forested areas, the water flows through vast expanse of agricultural lands with diverse cropping patterns and through densely populated urban/peri-urban areas.…”

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Forestry Interventions and Groundwater Recharge, Sediment Control and Carbon Sequestration in the Krishna River Basin

Prabuddha,

Singh,

Purushotham

et al. 2023

OJF

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It is a known fact that human activities have a significant impact on global rivers, making the task of rehabilitating them to their former natural state or a more semi-natural state quite challenging. The ongoing initiative called "Rejuvenation of Krishna River through Forestry Interventions" aims to contribute to the overall river rejuvenation program in the country. In this context, the effects of forestry interventions on the Krishna River will be evaluated based on water quantity, water quality, and the potential for carbon sequestration through plantation efforts. To assess the outcomes of this study, various methodologies such as Soil Conservation Service Curve Number (SCS-CN), Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have been utilized to estimate water savings, reduction in sedimentation, and carbon sequestration potential within the Krishna basin. The projected results indicate that the implementation of forestry plantations and soil and moisture conservation measures in the Krishna River rejuvenation program could lead to significant improvements. Specifically, the interventions are expected to enhance water recharge by 400.49 million cubic meters per year, reduce sedimentation load by 869.22 cubic meters per year, and increase carbon sequestration by 3.91 lakh metric tonnes per year or 14.34 lakh metric tonnes of CO 2 equivalent. By incorporating forestry interventions into the Krishna riverscape, it is anticipated that the quality and quantity of water flowing through the river will be positively impacted.

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Conservation and Sustainable Management of Local Hotspots of Biodiversity

Cited by 4 publications

References 27 publications

Identificación de áreas prioritarias para la gestión del agua en el Chaco salteño, Argentina

Identificación de áreas prioritarias para la gestión del agua en el Chaco salteño, Argentina

Conservation Prioritization of Ecologically Susceptible Zones at Disaggregated Levels

Forestry Interventions and Groundwater Recharge, Sediment Control and Carbon Sequestration in the Krishna River Basin

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