ecological importance of eastern ghats ranges
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- The Eastern Ghats thus bear an ecological significance as well, like the Western Ghats. Flora and Fauna of the Eastern Ghats. The diverse environmental niches and ecological situation offers a great habitat for a rich and varied flora and fauna. The ranges house many Asiatic elephants.Apart from that, you can also find Leopards, Gaurs, Nilgiri Tahr, Sambar, and tigers etc.he southern part of the Eastern Ghats is the Karanthamalai and Sirumalai Hills located in the south of Tamil Nadu. The central region of the Eastern Ghats comprise of 2 parallel ranges, namely the lower Velikonda Range in the east, and the higher Palikonda-Lankamalla-Nallamalla Ranges in the west.
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- The upper altitudinal limit of American hornbeam is 910 m (3,000 ft) in the Great Smoky Mountains ' but it is much more common at about 490 in (1,600 ft) (59). Concentrations of potassium, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus in the foliage of the species are low in comparison to those of other species (2).pecial Uses. American hornbeam is an important food of gray squirrels in southern bottom-land hardwoods; otherwise it is of secondary importance to wildlife (25). Seeds, buds, or catkins are eaten by a number of songbirds, ruffed grouse, ring-necked pheasants, bobwhite, turkey, and fox and gray squirrels.
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Changing Planet Because the Eurasian lynx in the Dinaric Mountains one of the most threatened lynx populations in Europe their conservation is very important to us. Our next phase of research is reintroducing lynx from the Carpathian Mountains to increase the genetic diversity of our population.
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- The Bilgiri Hills connects the Eastern and the Western Ghats by forming a ecological, forested corridor, running from the east of the Western Ghats up to River Kaveri. The forest region also serves as an important route for the elephants.he southern part of the Eastern Ghats is the Karanthamalai and Sirumalai Hills located in the south of Tamil Nadu. The central region of the Eastern Ghats comprise of 2 parallel ranges, namely the lower Velikonda Range in the east, and the higher Palikonda-Lankamalla-Nallamalla Ranges in the west.
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- As a significant landowner, Bord na Mona'móna s management of bogs into the future will be important in terms of the national biodiversity, resource we have published a Biodiversity Action plan that outlines the existing biodiversity projects and how we will continue to enhance biodiversity at all. levelss a significant landowner, Bord na Mona'móna s management of bogs into the future will be important in terms of the national biodiversity, resource we have published a Biodiversity Action plan that outlines the existing biodiversity projects and how we will continue to enhance biodiversity at all. levels
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Western Ghats The foothill region east of the Ghats in Maharashtra is known as Desh, while the eastern foothills of the central Karnataka state is known as Malenadu. The range is known as Sahyadri in Maharashtra and Karnataka. The Western Ghats meets the Eastern Ghats at Nilgiris in northwestern Tamil Nadu.
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Himalayas © WWF. Stretching almost 2,500km from east to west, the Himalayas is home to millions of people and hundreds of unique species. In the Eastern Himalayas alone there are some 10,000 types of plant, 750 species of bird and 300 species of mammal-many of them found nowhere else on the planet.Not to mention the region's iconic, yet threatened species, including the:n the Eastern Himalayas alone there are some 10,000 types of plant, 750 species of bird and 300 species of mammal-many of them found nowhere else on the planet.
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Mountains of India India is home to some of the tallest and gallant mountain ranges in the world. These ranges come with some of the most attractive sceneries and ecosystems in the world. The diversified altitudes and ranges feature a wide range of flora and fauna.ountains of India can be broadly categorized into the following: The Great Himalayas. Stretching for more than 2,500 km from the East to West, and 250 km to 400 km from South to North, the Himalayan Mountain Ranges are one of the natural wonders of the world.
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- While the server and its hardware costs are the numbers you're most likely to see quoted, in most cases these represent only a small part of the total cost of ownership for a new server. The three main components to a server's overall costs are: - Cost of hardware.
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- In some cases, the length of the Ganges is given for its Hooghly River distributary, which is longer than its main outlet via the Meghna River, resulting in a total length of about 2,620 km (1,630 mi), from the source of the Bhagirathi, or 2,135 km (1,327 mi), from Haridwar to the Hooghly's mouth.he Ganges was ranked as the fifth most polluted river of the world in 2007. Pollution threatens not only humans, but also more than 140 fish species, 90 amphibian species and the endangered Ganges river dolphin.
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List of Mountain Ranges & Mountains in India The Aravali Range: Aravali Range is oldest mountain range of India and it is also one of the oldest mountain range in the world. In local language it means “Line of Peaks”. Aravali Range spans a total length of 800 km covering Indian states of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujrat.
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- BIODIVERSITY. The Biodiversity or the Biological diversity refers to the different genera and species of organisms present in an area. The degree of species diversity varies from one ecosystem to the other. India is a very rich country in terms of the rich flora and fauna present in the natural ecosystems.he Western Ghats form an important habitat for the ferns and fern-allies and hence, they are one of the important biodiversity centers rich in pteridophytic diversity. About 300 species of pteridophytes are figured to be present in the Western Ghats.
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- BIOGEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS OF INDIA Biogeography deals with the geographical distribution of plants and animals. Communities of plants and animals in different geographical areas of the world differ widely from each other.Biogeography is divided into branches: i] Phyto-geography and ii] Zoo-geography.Phyto-geography (plant geography) deals with origin, distribution and environmental interrelationships of plants.egetation types of India—Forests and Grasslands. Depending upon rainfall, temperature and biotic influences, the vegetation of India is represented by 2 types i.e. forest and the grass land types. Forests occupy about 75 million hectares (23% of land surface).
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- In recent years, due to its remarkable similarity with the great escarpments along other passive margins, the great escarpment of India has been presumed to be the result of rift-flank uplift, long distance parallel slope retreat, and divide migration (Fig. 26.6 a).he Western Ghat Escarpment is one of the classic examples of passive margin great escarpments in the world. The Western Ghat zone is an area of spectacular scenery, rugged terrain, deep valleys, impressive waterfalls, and dense forest teeming with wildlife.
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Himalayas: 10 Significance of the Himalaya Mountains to India (Notes) The Himalayas are the body and soul of India. In a very special measure, the Himalayas constitute India’s national mountain system. The following few points will bring out the significance of the Himalayan Mountains to India. The Himalayas play a very significant role in influencing the climate of India.
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Western Ghats The Western Ghats extend from the Satpura Range in the north, stretching from Gujarat to Tamil Nadu. It traverses south past the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala.
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- India has four out of thirty four global biodiversity hotspots, which is an indicator of high degree of endemism (of species) in India. About 5,150 plant species and 1,837 animal species are endemic to India. India’s biodiversity includes wild relatives of agricultural crops and domesticated animals.ndia has four out of thirty four global biodiversity hotspots, which is an indicator of high degree of endemism (of species) in India. About 5,150 plant species and 1,837 animal species are endemic to India. India’s biodiversity includes wild relatives of agricultural crops and domesticated animals.
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Tennessee's fragile Cumberland Plateau ecosystem threatened by human interaction, scientists say An electron microscope blow-up of a hemlock woolly adelgid. Tennessee Department of Forestry. The hemlocks are part of a complex ecosystem along the Cumberland Plateau that supports one of the most diverse collection of plants and animals in the world, scientists say. And its an ecosystem under a variety of human-made threats.
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The growing importance of Identity Preservation The growing importance of Identity Preservation. Producing non-GMO seeds, grains, and food products requires preserving the non-GMO identity of such products through every stage of production.As a result, systems of identity preservation (IP) have become more important.The Organic & Non-GMO Report interviewed Dennis Strayer, president of Dennis Strayer & Associates and a leading authority on IP systems to get his insights on the growing trend to identity preserve food and agricultural products.s a result, systems of identity preservation (IP) have become more important. The Organic & Non-GMO Report interviewed Dennis Strayer, president of Dennis Strayer & Associates and a leading authority on IP systems to get his insights on the growing trend to identity preserve food and agricultural products.
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Biodiversity hotspots in India Flora and fauna of India. Main article:Fauna of India and Wildlife of India. India is a country rich in biological diversity. It lies within the Indomalaya ecozone and completely houses two of the 34 biodiversity hotspot in the world. The third - Indo-Burma - lies partially within the Indian North-East.
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- Help. Himalaya Conservation International AbstractThe Himalaya Hotspot is home to the worlds highest mountains, including Mt. Everest. The mountains rise abruptly, resulting in a diversity of ecosystems that range from alluvial grasslands and subtropical broadleaf forests to alpine meadows above the tree line.elp. Himalaya Conservation International AbstractThe Himalaya Hotspot is home to the worlds highest mountains, including Mt. Everest. The mountains rise abruptly, resulting in a diversity of ecosystems that range from alluvial grasslands and subtropical broadleaf forests to alpine meadows above the tree line.
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- Biodiversity is important in ecosystems because it prevents extinction of species, allows organisms to adapt to changes in the environment and provides a wide range of materials and foods for survival. Biodiversity is categorized into species diversity, genetic diversity and ecosystem diversity. Continue Reading.
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Why is the Ganges river so important to the Hindu? The Ganges Basin with its fertile soil is instrumental to the agricultural economies of India and Bangladesh. The Ganges and its tributaries provide a perennial source of irrigation to a large area. Chief crops cultivated in the area include rice, sugarcane, lentils, oil seeds, potatoes, and wheat.hile proposals have been made for re mediating this condition, little progress has been achieved. The Ganges river is an important cultural aspect to the Hindu population, however researches have found that the Ganges water is not clean and actually contains many harmful bacteria.
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Eastern Forests & Woodlands The Eastern Forests eco-region includes a range of landscapes from the rugged Adirondack Mountains in New York and the Appalachian Mountains that span the entire eastern seaboard, to rolling hills, valleys, and plains.
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List of Mountain Ranges & Mountains in India Eastern Mountain Range or The Purvanchal Range: The Purvanchal Range can be considered as extension of Himalayas in eastern part of India as the process of formation of this range is quite similar to that of Himalayas though Purvanchal Range is not as high as of Himalayas.
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The vital links between the Amazon rainforest, global warming and you The importance of the Amazon rainforest for local and global climate. 1  Tropical forests and woodlands (e.g. savannas) exchange vast amounts of water and energy with the atmosphere and are thought to be important in controlling local and regional climates3.