Author: CaliforniaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1256
Book Description
Tables of Sections Affected: Years 1995-1999
Author: CaliforniaRemote Sensing of Northwest Himalayan Ecosystems
Author: R. R. NavalgundPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 9811321280
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
Himalaya, one of the global biodiversity hotspots, is the abode of a variety of flora and fauna. The Himalayan ecosystems have immense ecological, socioeconomic, and aesthetic significance as they provide a wide range of ecosystem services. The northwest Himalaya (NWH), covering three states of India viz., Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir, starts from the foothills of Shivaliks in the south and extends to the greater Himalaya in the north. This region is also the source of some of the major rivers of India. With the increase in population, the NWH ecosystems have been under threat due to deforestation, loss of biodiversity, expansion of agriculture and settlement, overexploitation of natural resources, habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching, mining, construction of roads and large dams, and unplanned tourism. The Himalaya being young and geotectonically active, remains inherently unstable, fragile, and prone to natural disasters. Climate change is also likely to impact the Himalayan cryosphere drastically. Recognizing the importance of the Himalaya, a National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem, one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) of Govt. of India, to conserve biodiversity, forest cover and other ecological values in the Himalayan region has been taken up. Spaceborne remote sensing with its ability to provide synoptic and repetitive coverage has emerged as a powerful tool for assessment and monitoring of the Himalayan resources and phenomena. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun has taken up a number of studies in the fields of geology, water resources, forestry, agriculture, urban settlement, etc., over the last decade. The book summarises the work carried out in different disciplines, illustrated with tables and figures and a host of relevant references. It is hoped that the book serves as an excellent reference of immense value to the students, researchers, professors, scientists, professionals, and decision makers working in the NWH region.
Code of Federal Regulations
Author: Compilation of Selected Acts Within the Jurisdiction of the Committee on Commerce
Author: United StatesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental law
Languages : en
Pages : 1066
Book Description
United States Statutes at Large
Author: United StatesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Session laws
Languages : en
Pages : 1088
Book Description
United States Code
Author: United StatesAn Act to Amend the Clean Air Act to Provide for Attainment and Maintenance of Health Protective National Ambient Air Quality Standards, and for Other Purposes
Author: United StatesJoint Resolution Commending the Citizens of the Sioux City, Iowa, Tri-State Area for Their Heroism and Spirit of Volunteerism in Selflessly Providing Assistance and Life-saving Services to the Passengers and Crew of United Airlines Flight 232
Author: United StatesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aircraft accidents
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
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Author: United States