Lesson 5. Natural Vegetation and Wildlife: Biomes and Conservation
From tropical rainforests to alpine scrub, understand the distribution of forest types and their characteristic species. This is integrated with the location of biodiversity hotspots (Western Ghats, Himalayas), Biosphere Reserves, National Parks, and Wildlife Sanctuaries. Focus on conservation challenges and flagship projects (Project Tiger, Elephant). The “India State of Forest Report (ISFR)” published biennially by the Forest Survey of India is a prime resource for current data. “ENVIS” portals and “WWF-India” reports provide updates on endangered species and habitat news.