Dynamics and interrelations between nature, science, and society / Kaushalendra K. Jha.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jha, Kaushalendra K., author.

Series:

Life Sciences Research and Development

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental management--Social aspects--Case studies.

Environmental management.

Human ecology--Case studies.

Human ecology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (498 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2022]

Summary:

"This book covers cutting edge topics on the interactions between scientific advancements and societal developments, and the applications of these developments to nature and environmental measurements and change. In this endeavor, there are four main clusters, namely technological developments such as geomatics applications to the measurement and analysis of socio-environmental change, ecological modifications and environmental damage, comparative ecologies, and management methods. These issues have emerged as the key topical clusters during the 21st century and may be researched effectively only by using wide-ranging examples. India stands as one of the best examples for case studies, due to its extremely variable landcover, dense human population and topflight cohorts of researchers on environmental management. The current book acknowledges the need for comparative studies, hence international comparisons are also included, using integrated ecological studies covering animal behavior, landcover, habitat and plant ecological change and human/animal relations, with the international case studies along these lines. Crucially, from a technological perspective, developments include more accurate positioning and tracking systems, detailed ecological studies, and analyses of the research results to support more sophisticated research tools. In the current book, each chapter is written by leading, international scholars, each taking a vital topic for current research"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

NTFP Marketing for Poverty Alleviation: A Case of Participatory Management in Northern India

Abstract

Introduction

Materials and Methods

Study Area

Methodology

Primary Data Collection

Existing Mechanism

Secondary Data Collection

Selection of Enterprises and Products

Results and Discussion

Situational Analysis

Potential NTFPs

User Group's Status

Market Structure

Enterprises, Stakeholders, and Activities

Value Chains

Income Generating Activities, Products and Markets

Business Plans

Enterprise/Products: Mahua (Flower) and (Mahua) Oil

Production Process

Raw Materials and Products

Financial Management

Preparation of Training Manual

Field Guidance

Study Implication

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 2

Avifauna Composition, Dynamics, and Abundance Modelling in Ramsar Wetlands of Gangetic Plain, India

Methods

Study Sites

Bird Count Protocol

Data Classification and Analysis

Results

Wetland Similarity

Species Richness

Species Abundance

Species Diversity

Species Assemblage

Statistics and Models

Community Abundance Models

Landscape Level Prediction on Month Pairing Basis

Wetland Level Prediction of Monthly Population

Population Prediction over the Years

Population Prediction for Resident and Migrant Birds

Discussion

Conclusion: Management Implications

Chapter 3

The Impact of Urban and Agricultural Landcover Expansion on Eagles in North America

Ecology

Animal Geography

The Aquila and Haliaeetus Eagles

The Status of the Golden Eagle

The Status of the Bald Eagle

Eagles and Agricultural Development

Eagles and Urban Development.

Conclusion

Chapter 4

The Two Tigers: The Jaguar ('El Tigre') of the Americas and the Tiger of Asia

Tiger and Jaguar Physiology and Ecology

Size and Form

Subspecies Variants

Jaguar Ecology

Tiger Ecology

Jaguars and Tigers in Human Relations

Tiger and Jaguar Conservation

Comparisons with the Smaller Competitors

Competition Between Jaguars and Cougars

Jaguars and Cougars in Human Spaces

Competition Between Tigers and Leopards

Tigers and Leopards in Human Spaces

Chapter 5

Landscape Ecology Towards Long-Term Management: A Case Study of Tigers (Panthera Tigris) in Terai Arc Landscape, India

Origin and Development of Tiger Conservation in India

Extent and Description of TAL

Threats and Challenges

Tiger Occupancy and Influence of Co-Variates

Occupancy of Other Large Mammals

Anthropogenic Issues and Tiger Conservation

Landscape Permeability and Corridors

Long-Term Survival/Persistence

Synthesis and Recommendations

Cross Border Relationship or Conservation Efforts

Chapter 6

The Impact of Hypoxia and Dead Zones on Marine Habitat Destruction and Fish Populations

The Extent and Causes of Oxygen Minimum Zones or Dead Zones

Effect of Hypoxia on Growth Rate of Fishes

Effect of Hypoxia on Reproduction of Fish

Effect of Hypoxia on DNA and Gene Expression in Fish

Impact of Hypoxia on Fish Population and Habitat Destruction

Biomarkers for Identification of Hypoxia

Understanding the Problem and Conclusion

Chapter 7

Geodesy and Geophysical Applications for Large Raptor Ecological Research

Applications of Geodetic Techniques to Earth Studies.

Links Between Geodesy and Geophysics

Measurement of Topography, Elevation and Environmental Events

Measurement of the Earth's Gravity Field

Applications of Gravity Field and Topography Research to Avian Ecology

Application of Earth Magnetic Field Research to Avian Ecology

Current and Future Developments

Issues of Raptor Adaptation

Chapter 8

Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) Applications for Animal Ecological Research

RADAR Development and General Applications

Habitat Assessment Using RADAR

RADAR Development and Avian Foraging and Migration

Applications to Large Raptors

Raptor, Wind Farm and Aircraft Collisions

Raptor Migration Tracking

Raptor Flying Counts

Chapter 9

Geophysical Techniques and Applications for Animal Ecological Research: The Case of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)

LiDAR Applications to Avian Habitat Ecology

Avian Species Assessment Using LiDAR

Applications to Large Raptor Ecology

Canopy, Crown and Tree Branch Form and Density

Undergrowth Density

Clearings and Woodland

Open Vegetation

Slopes, Elevation, and Cliffs

Chapter 10

Floral Succession on Refractory Land: Emphasis on Bauxite Mine Spoils, India

Plant Succession on Mined Out Areas

Species Composition

Minespoil in the Case Study Area

Location

Methodology: Understory Succession

Community Characteristics Assessment

Frequency

Density and Abundance

Basal Area

Importance Value Index (IVI)

Whitford's Index

Similarity Index

Concentration of Dominance

Evenness Index

Community Characteristics of Bauxite Spoils

Density.

Whitford's Index (A:F Ratio)

Similarity Index and Invasion of Species

Diversity Index and Concentration of Dominance

Evenness Index and Species Richness

Efficacy of Mine Rehabilitation Plan

Understory Succession

Chapter 11

Protected Areas to Landscapes: Changing Paradigm of Conservation in India

Protected Areas for Biodiversity Conservation

The Policy and Institutional Evolution of Conservation in India

Pre-British Period

British Period

Post-Independence Period

Issues and Challenges for Management of PAs

Landscape Conservation

Evolution of Landscape Approach in India

Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme

Mega Species Conservation Programmes

Action Research Projects

Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Livelihood Improvement Projects

Conclusion: Lessons and Way Forward

Chapter 12

Ecotourism for Biodiversity Conservation and Community Development

Conventional Approaches to Biodiversity Conservation

Biodiversity Conservation, Community Development viz. a viz. Ecotourism

Concepts and Implications of Ecotourism

Ecotourism and Community Participation

Ecotourism and Development

Ecotourism in India

Chapter 13

Introduction of Forestry Species and Probiotics for Phytoremediation of Waterlogged Agricultural Landscapes

Multipurpose Phytoremedial Species as Biodrainage Vegetation

1. Eucalyptus Hybrid

2. Terminalia Arjuna

3. Trewia Nudiflora

4. Acacia Nilotica

5. Syzygium Cumini

Application of Probiotic Microbial Amendments for Soil Improvement

Cyanobacteria

Oscillatoria

Aulosira

Phosphate Solubilizing Microorganism

Mass Propagation of Cyanobacteria.

Site Preparation for the Study

Establishment of Biodrainage Species in Waterlogged Landscape

Biodrainage in Agroforestry

Biodrainage Agroforestry with Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Chapter 14

Sustainable Solid Waste Management

Methods of Waste Management

Landfilling

Structure of a Landfill

Incineration

Pyrolysis

Gasification

Composting

Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems (ISWMS)

Concept of Industrial Ecology in Waste Management

Case Studies For Successful Waste Management

Germany

Switzerland

Waste Management in India

Scenario of Waste Management in Delhi

Waste Management Guidelines

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Waste Management

Chapter 15

Social Theory and Vulture Conservation in Africa

Vultures of the African Savanna

Socioenvironmental Coevolution

Environment

Definitions of Savanna

The Analysis of Savanna Forms

The Equilibrium/Disequilibrium Debate and the African Savanna

Raptors as Competitors with Vultures

Values

Technology

Organization

Livelihood Systems

Knowledge

Editors' Contact Information

Index

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Print version: Jha, Kaushalendra K. Dynamics and Interrelations Between Nature, Science, and Society

ISBN:

9798886971309