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Volume 7, Issue 1 (Suppl) J Ecosyst Ecogr
ISSN: 2157-7625 JEE, an open access journal Biodiversity Congress 2017
April 27-28, 2017
April 27-28, 2017 Dubai, UAE
6th International Conference on
Biodiversity and Conservation
Wildlife management practices in Central India: An overview
Anjana Rajput and Dharmendra Verma
State Forest Research Institute, India
Presence or absence of an animal or plant in a region is determined by ecological and historical factors. Animals and plants are
living indications of the characteristics of their environment; their ranges mark the places where environmental conditions are the
same or similar. Wildlife habitat and species around the world are facing a crisis. It is estimated that global warming may cause the
extinction of 15-37% of species by 2050, unlike other environmental losses this one cannot be reversed because nature does not give
second chance to biodiversity. In India, the state Madhya Pradesh, the land of pristine biodiversity is very rich in natural resources.
There are various mountain ranges i.e. Vindhya, Satpura, Maikal and Aravali. The terrain is blessed with a fine network of many rivers
and, unique watershed offers homes for wild animals and plants. There are 64 forest divisions, 9 national parks, 25 sanctuaries and 6
Tiger reserves in the state. Wildlife conservation has become an increasingly important practice due to the negative effects of human
actively on wildlife. Habitat loss-due to destruction fragmentation and degradation of habitat is the primary threat to the survival
of wildlife. Humans are continually expanding and developing, leading to an invasion of wildlife habitats. As humans continue to
grow, they clear forested land to create more space. This stresses wildlife populations as there are fewer homes and food sources to
survive. Their conservation in wild habitat through management practices can provide protection to wild plant and animal species.
Present paper deals with an overview to the prevailing wildlife conservation practices in Madhya Pradesh. It includes protection,
habitat improvement, water development, wildlife health management, monitoring and evaluation of wildlife. Protection is the major
component that ensures the security of wildlife and its habitat through; tiger cell, law enforcement, monsoon strategy, elephant
patrols, surveillance of footpaths and sensitive areas. These practices are being managed successfully by Indian Forest Service Officers,
State Forest Service Officers, in support with Foresters, Forest guards and ministerial staff of the state.
Biography
Anjana Rajput is presently engaged as Head of Wildlife Branch in State Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. She has done her MSc, and
PhD from Sagar University, India, with specialization in Forest Ecology, having more than 20 years research experience in habitat ecology, wildlife conservation and
environmental impact assessment. She is recognized as Functional Area Expert for Ecology & Biodiversity from NABET Quality Council of India, New Delhi. She
has published various research papers, technical reports and technical bulletin in national and international peer reviewed journals.
Anjana Rajput et al., J Ecosyst Ecogr 2017, 7:1(Suppl)