Methodology for Biodiversity (Flora and Fauna) Study

  • Sunil Nautiyal
  • Katari Bhaskar
  • Y. D. Imran Khan
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Abstract

For enumeration and quantification of plant biodiversity, in-depth studies are to be conducted in the region. Considering the potential impact of development on biodiversity, this need to be assessed from a biodiversity viewpoint to indicate the extent to which the disturbance will have impact on biodiversity. Several field studies were undertaken in order to gather authentic information on enumeration, quantification, and distribution of biodiversity in the study region. In plant biodiversity study, standard field and laboratory methods were followed for data collection and data analysis.

Keywords

Pitfall Trap Basal Cover Plant Biodiversity Importance Value Index Herbarium Sheet 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Sunil Nautiyal
    • 1
  • Katari Bhaskar
    • 1
  • Y. D. Imran Khan
    • 1
  1. 1.Centre for Ecological Economics and Natural ResourcesInstitute for Social and Economic ChangeBangaloreIndia

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