scholarly journals URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION MEASURES IN KODAIKANAL REGION TAMIL NADU.

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 1068-1077
Author(s):  
I Sundar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Conservation Measures

scholarly journals Medieval (Islamic) Cities in India (1206–1764): An Environmental Review and its Contemporary Relevance

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-85
Author(s):  
Anjali Sharma ◽  
Manoj Kumar ◽  
M. P. Singh ◽  
H. K. Mazhari
Keyword(s):  
Eighteenth Century ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Water Harvesting ◽  
Conservation Measures ◽  
Characteristic Features ◽  
Ecologically Sustainable ◽  
Indian Cities ◽  
Water Harvesting Structures

This article examines the medieval (Islamic) cities in India from an environmental and technological perspective. The main objectives of this article are (a) to identify and evaluate characteristic features of the cities that were closely linked with the natural environment, (b) to examine the environmental conservation measures, sustainable practices and eco-friendly technologies adopted in these cities, (c) to assess the environmental impact of these cities and (d) to explore those eco-friendly measures and technologies that are relevant even at present. This is a first of its kind review of the Islamic cities in India that flourished from the thirteenth to eighteenth century. Some of the important findings are the following: (a) water had a dominant role in the establishment of these cities, (b) gardens, canals, water-harvesting structures and sanitation were important characteristics of these cities that were profoundly integrated with the natural environment, (c) despite numerous environmental conservation measures adopted, several of these cities declined or were abandoned ironically due to environmental factors and (4) in response to natural environment, some exemplary eco-friendly technologies were introduced, particularly the karez technology for water-supply, which is worth considering to make contemporary Indian cities ecologically sustainable.

scholarly journals Angiosperms, tree species in tropical forests of southern Eastern Ghats, Tamil Nadu, India

Check List ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lingassamy Arul Pragasan ◽  
Narayanaswamy Parthasarathy
Keyword(s):  
Tropical Forests ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Eastern Ghats ◽  
Generic Level ◽  
Breast Height ◽  
Conservation Measures ◽  
Effective Conservation

We provide a list of tree species enumerated from a total of 60 ha area sampled in the tropical forests of southern Eastern Ghats, Tamil Nadu, India. A total of 272 tree species (Ā 30 cm girth at breast height) representing 181 genera and 62 families were recorded. Euphorbiaceae with 25 species was the most speciose family, followed by Moraceae (17 species), Rubiaceae (17), Rutaceae (14) and Lauraceae (12). At the generic level, Ficus dominated with 12 species, followed by Diospyros (9), Acacia (6), Terminalia (6) and Grewia (5). Anthropogenic activities such as hill cultivation, construction of dams, roads, buildings, etc. affect the already fragmented southern Eastern Ghats, and underline the need for effective conservation measures. 

scholarly journals Status survey of slender loris Loris tardigradus lydekkerianus in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India

Oryx ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mewa Singh ◽  
Donald G. Lindburg ◽  
A. Udhayan ◽  
M. Anand Kumar ◽  
H. N. Kumara
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Conservation Measures ◽  
Slender Loris ◽  
Scrub Forests ◽  
Loris Tardigradus ◽  
Status Survey

AbstractA survey of the slender loris Loris tardigradus, a Vulnerable primate, was carried out in the Dindigul Forests of Tamil Nadu, India, in 1996 in order to assess prevalence. Lorises were found in high densities in the open Euphorbia scrub forests and in crop lands nearby. Although most often seen in bushes and Acacia trees, the species uses a wide variety of vegetation and substrates. Individuals were found mostly at an altitude of 300–500 m. Body measurements taken on sample animals revealed that the population belongs to the subspecies L. t. lydekkerianus. Conservation measures for the species in this region include additional surveys and evaluation of prospects for establishing a slender loris sanctuary.

A Psychological Program for Environmental Conservation

1983 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 187-189
Author(s):  
Paul C. Stern
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Conservation
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