Biodiversity Conservation And Management

Authors: Mr. Pankaj Gupta, Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre,
Publish Date/ Year : March 2026 | Format: Paperback | Genre : Agriculture | Other Book Detail

This book, “Biodiversity Conservation and Management,” has been prepared with the objective of providing a comprehensive understanding of biodiversity, its significance, and the strategies required for its protection and sustainable utilization. The book covers fundamental concepts of biodiversity, levels and patterns of biological diversity, threats to biodiversity, and modern approaches for conservation and management. Special emphasis has been placed on conservation strategies such as in-situ and ex-situ conservation, protected areas, community participation, biodiversity legislation, and international agreements. The contents of this book are designed to serve as a useful resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of botany, zoology, environmental science, forestry, and related disciplines. It will also be helpful for researchers, educators, and environmental practitioners who are interested in understanding biodiversity conservation from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Efforts have been made to present the subject in a clear, systematic, and reader-friendly manner, supported by examples and case studies wherever possible.

Pages

171 pages

Language

English

Publication date

March 2026

ISBN-13

978-93-6678-529-5

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Mr. Pankaj Gupta

Mr. Pankaj Gupta is an Assistant Professor of Zoology with over 15 years of teaching and research experience, currently serving in the Department of Higher Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh, in Government College, Karsog, Mandi District, Himachal Pradesh, India. A dedicated academic, he holds an M.Phil. (Gold Medallist) and is pursuing his Ph.D., with specialized interests in Biodiversity, Wildlife Biology, Ornithology, Ecology, and Climate Change. His prolific research career is marked by extensive participation and presentations at national and international conferences, seminars, and workshops focusing on critical interdisciplinary issues such as sustainable development, e-waste management, Himalayan ecosystem conservation, digital education, and the integration of traditional knowledge with modern science. As a committed educator, he has convened numerous academic clubs and committees, including the Eco Club and IQAC. He has served as the Editor of the Science Section of the college magazine for many years. Professor Gupta is an active contributor to scholarly discourse, with numerous research papers on topics ranging from biodiversity in the Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary to global climate change mitigation. His work bridges field- based ecological studies with policy-oriented solutions, aiming to foster environmental stewardship and sustainable community practices. His authorial perspective is deeply rooted in his frontline experience in the Himalayan region, combining scientific rigor with a passion for conservation education.

Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre

Dr. Kalpit Ganesh Mhatre is currently working as an assistant professor in botany at New Education Society's Shriram Kusumtai Sadashiv Vanjare College, Lanja District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra State. He has total teaching experience of 10 years at UG level. He has completed his Ph.D. from St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Mumbai. He is the author of 09 books and editor of 18 books. To his credit he has 21 research papers in UGC CARE list and has written 59 chapters in various books. He also has 03 patent publication to his credit. He has vast experience in the field of Plant Taxonomy, Ethnobotany, Molecular Systematics, Ecology and Anthropology. Apart from academic work, he has been engaged in administrative work also. At institute level, he is being working as a Nodal Officer for various schemes such as Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA), All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Kalam Program for IP Literacy and Awareness (KAPILA) and Atal Ranking of Institution on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA). Dr. Mhatre is a President of Institutional Innovation Council (IIC). He has been designated as a District Sustainability Mentor (DSM) for Ratnagiri District by Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, Hyderabad.