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Papers by Vinod B Mathur

Spanish journal of rural development, 2014

Keoladeo National Park (KNP) is one of the seven natural world heritage sites in India. In the ea... more Keoladeo National Park (KNP) is one of the seven natural world heritage sites in India. In the early 1970s, prompted introduction of Prosopis juliflora(Sw.) DC to the KNP was done. Initially it was introduced in small patches but gradually it got spread over the entire park and become serious threats to the biodiversity of park. Therefore, to remove this invasive plant from KNP, 4490 members of 1435 families from 15 villages actively participated and 230.84 metric ton of wood was removed from the park. A survey was conducted among randomly selected 100 villagers of different age group from 22 to 65 years (X = 43.7 ± 9.58) having family size in the range of 4 to 9 members in their families ( X= 6.04 ± 1.3) from different villages who participated in this programme. It was administered by using semistructured interview questionnaires to elicit opinions from the respondents and attitudes were measured by ten attitude statements and constructed an attitude index. Local communities strongly supported this programme as 91 % (X= 1.09 ± 0.28) of the respondents agreed with the statement that they have benefitted from this programme significantly. Results suggested that this participatory management programme has improved the livelihoods to some extent and provide positive conservation attitudes among communities.

Spanish Journal of Rural Development, 2014

Keoladeo National Park (KNP) is one of the seven natural world heritage sites in India. In the ea... more Keoladeo National Park (KNP) is one of the seven natural world heritage sites in India. In the early 1970s, prompted introduction of Prosopis juliflora(Sw.) DC to the KNP was done. Initially it was introduced in small patches but gradually it got spread over the entire park and become serious threats to the biodiversity of park. Therefore, to remove this invasive plant from KNP, 4490 members of 1435 families from 15 villages actively participated and 230.84 metric ton of wood was removed from the park. A survey was conducted among randomly selected 100 villagers of different age group from 22 to 65 years (X = 43.7 ± 9.58) having family size in the range of 4 to 9 members in their families ( X= 6.04 ± 1.3) from different villages who participated in this programme. It was administered by using semistructured interview questionnaires to elicit opinions from the respondents and attitudes were measured by ten attitude statements and constructed an attitude index. Local communities strongly supported this programme as 91 % (X= 1.09 ± 0.28) of the respondents agreed with the statement that they have benefitted from this programme significantly. Results suggested that this participatory management programme has improved the livelihoods to some extent and provide positive conservation attitudes among communities.

Seabirds are important indicators of marine ecosystem health. Species within the order Procellari... more Seabirds are important indicators of marine ecosystem health. Species within the order Procellariiformes are the most abundant seabird species group distributed from warm tropical to cold temperate regions including Antarctica. There is a paucity of information on basic biology of the pelagic seabird species nesting on the Antarctic continents, and long-term studies are required to gather data on their population demography, genetics and other ecological parameters. Under the ‘Biology and Environmental Sciences’ component of the Indian Antarctic programme, long-term monitoring of Antarctic biodiversity is being conducted. In this paper, we describe results of cross-species screening of a panel of 12 and 10 microsatellite markers in two relatively little studied seabird species in Antarctica, the snow petrel Pagodroma nivea and the Wilson's storm petrel Oceanites oceanicus, respectively. These loci showed high amplification success and moderate levels of polymorphism in snow petrel (mean no. of alleles 7.08 ± 3.01 and mean observed heterozygosity 0.35 ± 0.23), but low polymorphism in Wilson's storm petrel (mean no. of alleles 3.9 ± 1.3 and mean observed heterozygosity 0.28 ± 0.18). The results demonstrate that these panels can unambiguously identify individuals of both species (cumulative PIDsibs for snow petrel is 3.7 × 10−03 and Wilson's storm petrel is 1.9 × 10−02) from field-collected samples. This work forms a baseline for undertaking long-term genetic research of these Antarctic seabird species and provides critical insights into their population genetics

Biological Conservation, Sep 1, 2019

Abstract Three well-supported generalizations in conservation biology are that developing tropica... more Abstract Three well-supported generalizations in conservation biology are that developing tropical countries will experience the greatest biodiversity declines in the near future, they are some of the least studied areas in the world, and in these regions especially, protection requires local community support. We assess these generalizations in an evaluation of protected areas in India. The 5% of India officially protected covers most ecoregions and protected areas have been an important reason why India has suffered no documented species extinctions in the past 70 years. India has strong legislation favouring conservation, government investment focused on 50 Tiger Reserves, and government compensation schemes that facilitate local support, all of which brighten future prospects. However, many protected areas are too small to maintain a full complement of species, making connectivity and species use of buffer zones a crucial issue. Conservation success and challenges vary across regions according to their development status. In less developed areas, notably the biodiverse northeast Himalaya, protected areas maintaining the highest biodiversity result from locally-focused efforts by dedicated individuals. Across India, we demonstrate considerable opportunities to increase local income through ecotourism. Our evaluation confirms a lack of data, increasing threats, and the importance of local support. Research on biodiversity in buffer zones, development of long-term monitoring schemes, and assessment of cash and conservation benefits from tourism are in particular need. For policy makers, two main goals should be the development of monitoring plans for ‘eco-sensitive zones’ around protected areas, and a strong emphasis on preserving established protected areas.

Springer eBooks, 2017

This chapter sets the overall context by providing a brief overview of the historical and current... more This chapter sets the overall context by providing a brief overview of the historical and current status of wild tiger populations and social, cultural, and scientific perspectives on the tiger.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2020

Hypobaric hypoxia at high elevation represents an important physiological stressor for montane or... more Hypobaric hypoxia at high elevation represents an important physiological stressor for montane organisms, but optimal physiological strategies to cope with hypoxia may vary among species with different life histories. Montane birds exhibit a range of migration patterns; elevational migrants breed at high elevations but winter at low elevations or migrate further south, while high-elevation residents inhabit the same elevation throughout the year. Optimal physiological strategies to cope with hypoxia might therefore differ between species that exhibit these two migratory patterns, because they differ in the amount time spent at high elevation. We examined physiological parameters associated with blood-oxygen transport (haemoglobin concentration and haematocrit, i.e. the proportion of red blood cells in blood) in nine species of elevational migrants and six species of highelevation residents that were sampled along a 2200 m (1000-3200 m) elevational gradient. Haemoglobin concentration increased with elevation within species regardless of migratory strategy, but it was only significantly correlated with haematocrit in elevational migrants. Surprisingly, haemoglobin concentration was not correlated with haematocrit in high-elevation residents, and these species exhibited higher mean cellular haemoglobin concentration than elevational migrants. Thus, alternative physiological strategies to regulate haemoglobin concentration and blood O 2 carrying capacity appear to differ among birds with different annual elevational movement patterns.

Hypobaric hypoxia at high elevation represents an important physiological stressor for montane or... more Hypobaric hypoxia at high elevation represents an important physiological stressor for montane organisms, but optimal physiological strategies to cope with hypoxia may vary among species with different life histories. Montane birds exhibit a range of migration patterns; elevational migrants breed at high elevations but winter at low elevations or migrate further south, while high-elevation residents inhabit the same elevation throughout the year. Optimal physiological strategies to cope with hypoxia might therefore differ between species that exhibit these two migratory patterns, because they differ in the amount time spent at high elevation. We examined physiological parameters associated with blood-oxygen transport (haemoglobin concentration and haematocrit (the proportion of red blood cells in blood)) in nine species of elevational migrants and six species high-elevation residents that were sampled along a 2200 m (1000–3200 m) elevational gradient. Haemoglobin concentration increased with elevation within species regardless of migratory strategy, but it was only significantly correlated with haematocrit in elevational migrants. Surprisingly, haemoglobin concentration was not correlated with haematocrit in high-elevation residents, and these species exhibited higher mean cellular haemoglobin concentration than elevational migrants. Thus, alternative physiological strategies to regulate haemoglobin concentration and blood O₂ carrying capacity appear to differ among birds with different annual elevational movement patterns.

Keoladeo National Park, a world heritage site, is famous for its rich avifaunal diversity but is ... more Keoladeo National Park, a world heritage site, is famous for its rich avifaunal diversity but is now facing water shortages. Therefore, many species of migratory birds have been moving to nearby wetlands for foraging. In this connection, a survey was carried out during 2009-10 to understand the status of birds and their use of these wetlands. A total of 27 wetlands have been identified within 100 km radius of the Keoladeo National Park, and within them 75 species of water birds were recorded. Of the 27 wetlands, Rediabundh is the most species rich with 44 bird species, while only one species was found in Chicksana wetland. Larger-sized wetlands with more water attracted larger numbers of species, including more individual birds, than the smaller wetlands. A landscape level conservation plan, including these wetlands, is needed for the long term conservation of birds in Keoladeo National Park.

Animal Biotelemetry, 2014

From 1983, there have been three decades of the application and development of radio telemetry fo... more From 1983, there have been three decades of the application and development of radio telemetry for wildlife studies in India. In this article, we review 82 studies from India, covering 47 species from four taxonomic classes. We examine and discuss the trends in the selection of study species, habitats and objectives of radio-telemetry studies and the functional success of radio collars and tags. A strong bias for study species and study region is observed and researchers generally tend not to look beyond the traditional research questions. Habitats that are difficult to access, such as the Trans-Himalayas, the Himalayas and northeastern India, are overlooked. Most of the studies aimed to infer primary information only, such as home range, migration and movement patterns and habitat preference (53.7%, 47.6% and 28.1% studies, respectively). We expect these trends to change with time as the development of technology allows researchers to explore further. We investigated the tracking histories of 483 animals and the records of 496 radio collars or tags, but detailed information could be acquired for only 330 collars or tags. Of the collars, 49% malfunctioned before the end of their anticipated life due to a variety of reasons, early battery drainage being the prevalent cause. The performance of different technologies and collar manufacturers was also analysed but the small sample size was an issue for most of the cases. Argos-based collars and tags generally failed to record most of the locations precisely and failed to transmit them successfully. Issues with permissions and capturing animals for tagging, particular to India, are also discussed. A uniform and centralized system for granting permissions and guidelines for capturing and handling animals would be beneficial to future telemetry studies.

The world's biological diversity faces unprecedented threats. The urgent challenge facing the con... more The world's biological diversity faces unprecedented threats. The urgent challenge facing the concerned biologist is to understand ecological processes well enough to maintain their functioning in the face of the pressures resulting from human population growth. Those concerned with the conservation of biodiversity and with restoration also need to be acquainted with the political, social, historical, economic, and legal frameworks within which ecological and conservation practice must be developed. The new Ecology, Biodiversity, and Conservation series will present balanced, comprehensive, up-to-date, and critical reviews of selected topics within the sciences of ecology and conservation biology, both botanical and zoological, and both 'pure' and 'applied'. It is aimed at advanced final-year undergraduates, graduate students, researchers, and university teachers, as well as ecologists and conservationists in industry, government, and the voluntary sectors. The series encompasses a wide range of approaches and scales (spatial, temporal, and taxonomic), including quantitative, theoretical, population, community, ecosystem, landscape, historical, experimental, behavioural, and evolutionary studies. The emphasis is on science related to the real world of plants and animals rather than on purely theoretical abstractions and mathematical models. Books in this series will, wherever possible, consider issues from a broad perspective. Some books will challenge existing paradigms and present new ecological concepts, empirical or theoretical models, and testable hypotheses. Other books will explore new approaches and present syntheses on topics of ecological importance.

This report describes the activities and achievements in 2011 of the Indo- Norwegian pilot projec... more This report describes the activities and achievements in 2011 of the Indo- Norwegian pilot project on capacity building in biodiversity informatics for enhanced decision making, improved conservation and sustainable development in India. The pilot project is initiated and funded by the Norwegian Ministry for Foreign affairs, the Norwegian Environmental Ministry and the Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management. The pilot project is also highly welcomed and explicitly supported by the Government of India. Capacity building has been identified as an essential component of IPBES. The Norwegian Government acknowledges the need for capacity building and has developed and initiated several projects addressing capacity building needs in partner countries. The Norwegian Institute for Nature research (NINA) were during the spring 2011 invited by the Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management to initiate and coordinate a pilot project on ca-pacity building under IPBES. India was early iden...

Proceedings of The Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, Jan 11, 2017

Dr Ishtiaq's name should be removed from the acknowledgements. The statement 'F.I. designed study... more Dr Ishtiaq's name should be removed from the acknowledgements. The statement 'F.I. designed study and acquired data' should be added to the author contributions. The words 'Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance Intermediate Fellowship' should be added at the end of the 'Funding' to incorporate funding sources for Dr Ishtiaq.

Current Science, Oct 10, 2019

Indian Journal of Ecology, 2016

Gobernanza y gestión de áreas protegidas, 2019

GEOFFROY MAUVAIS es veterinario en Nairobi, se unió a la UICN en 2006 y dirige el Programa sobre ... more GEOFFROY MAUVAIS es veterinario en Nairobi, se unió a la UICN en 2006 y dirige el Programa sobre Áreas Protegidas y Conservación en África. AGRADECIMIENTOS Los autores desean expresar su agradecimiento a las siguientes personas y organizaciones que contribuyeron al desarrollo de este capítulo y sus estudios de caso: Ashish Kothari, CMAP-UICN;

Gouvernance et gestion des aires protégées, 2020

, vice-président régional de la Commission mondiale des aires protégées de l'Union internationale... more , vice-président régional de la Commission mondiale des aires protégées de l'Union internationale pour la conservation de la nature (CMAP-UICN), et membre du groupe d'experts multidisciplinaire du Groupe intergouvernemental sur la biodiversité et les services écosystémiques des Nations unies. MALVIKA ONIAL est consultante au Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, où elle analyse et rend compte des engagements de l'Inde dans le cadre de la Convention sur la diversité biologique. GEOFFROY MAUVAIS est vétérinaire, basé à Nairobi, et a rejoint l'UICN en 2006, où il dirige le Programme sur les aires protégées africaines et la conservation. REMERCIEMENTS Les auteurs souhaitent remercier les personnes et organisations suivantes, qui ont contribué à l'élaboration de ce chapitre et de ses études de cas : Ashish Kothari (CMAP-UICN), Ninad Sastry Mungi, Qamar Qureshi et Asha Rajvanshi (Wildlife Institute of India), et Graeme Worboys (CMAP-UICN).

Methods For Monitoring Tiger And Prey Populations, 2017

This chapter sets the overall context by providing a brief overview of the historical and current... more This chapter sets the overall context by providing a brief overview of the historical and current status of wild tiger populations and social, cultural, and scientific perspectives on the tiger.

International Journal of Zoology Studies, 2018

Spanish journal of rural development, 2014

Keoladeo National Park (KNP) is one of the seven natural world heritage sites in India. In the ea... more Keoladeo National Park (KNP) is one of the seven natural world heritage sites in India. In the early 1970s, prompted introduction of Prosopis juliflora(Sw.) DC to the KNP was done. Initially it was introduced in small patches but gradually it got spread over the entire park and become serious threats to the biodiversity of park. Therefore, to remove this invasive plant from KNP, 4490 members of 1435 families from 15 villages actively participated and 230.84 metric ton of wood was removed from the park. A survey was conducted among randomly selected 100 villagers of different age group from 22 to 65 years (X = 43.7 ± 9.58) having family size in the range of 4 to 9 members in their families ( X= 6.04 ± 1.3) from different villages who participated in this programme. It was administered by using semistructured interview questionnaires to elicit opinions from the respondents and attitudes were measured by ten attitude statements and constructed an attitude index. Local communities strongly supported this programme as 91 % (X= 1.09 ± 0.28) of the respondents agreed with the statement that they have benefitted from this programme significantly. Results suggested that this participatory management programme has improved the livelihoods to some extent and provide positive conservation attitudes among communities.

Spanish Journal of Rural Development, 2014

Keoladeo National Park (KNP) is one of the seven natural world heritage sites in India. In the ea... more Keoladeo National Park (KNP) is one of the seven natural world heritage sites in India. In the early 1970s, prompted introduction of Prosopis juliflora(Sw.) DC to the KNP was done. Initially it was introduced in small patches but gradually it got spread over the entire park and become serious threats to the biodiversity of park. Therefore, to remove this invasive plant from KNP, 4490 members of 1435 families from 15 villages actively participated and 230.84 metric ton of wood was removed from the park. A survey was conducted among randomly selected 100 villagers of different age group from 22 to 65 years (X = 43.7 ± 9.58) having family size in the range of 4 to 9 members in their families ( X= 6.04 ± 1.3) from different villages who participated in this programme. It was administered by using semistructured interview questionnaires to elicit opinions from the respondents and attitudes were measured by ten attitude statements and constructed an attitude index. Local communities strongly supported this programme as 91 % (X= 1.09 ± 0.28) of the respondents agreed with the statement that they have benefitted from this programme significantly. Results suggested that this participatory management programme has improved the livelihoods to some extent and provide positive conservation attitudes among communities.

Seabirds are important indicators of marine ecosystem health. Species within the order Procellari... more Seabirds are important indicators of marine ecosystem health. Species within the order Procellariiformes are the most abundant seabird species group distributed from warm tropical to cold temperate regions including Antarctica. There is a paucity of information on basic biology of the pelagic seabird species nesting on the Antarctic continents, and long-term studies are required to gather data on their population demography, genetics and other ecological parameters. Under the ‘Biology and Environmental Sciences’ component of the Indian Antarctic programme, long-term monitoring of Antarctic biodiversity is being conducted. In this paper, we describe results of cross-species screening of a panel of 12 and 10 microsatellite markers in two relatively little studied seabird species in Antarctica, the snow petrel Pagodroma nivea and the Wilson's storm petrel Oceanites oceanicus, respectively. These loci showed high amplification success and moderate levels of polymorphism in snow petrel (mean no. of alleles 7.08 ± 3.01 and mean observed heterozygosity 0.35 ± 0.23), but low polymorphism in Wilson's storm petrel (mean no. of alleles 3.9 ± 1.3 and mean observed heterozygosity 0.28 ± 0.18). The results demonstrate that these panels can unambiguously identify individuals of both species (cumulative PIDsibs for snow petrel is 3.7 × 10−03 and Wilson's storm petrel is 1.9 × 10−02) from field-collected samples. This work forms a baseline for undertaking long-term genetic research of these Antarctic seabird species and provides critical insights into their population genetics

Biological Conservation, Sep 1, 2019

Abstract Three well-supported generalizations in conservation biology are that developing tropica... more Abstract Three well-supported generalizations in conservation biology are that developing tropical countries will experience the greatest biodiversity declines in the near future, they are some of the least studied areas in the world, and in these regions especially, protection requires local community support. We assess these generalizations in an evaluation of protected areas in India. The 5% of India officially protected covers most ecoregions and protected areas have been an important reason why India has suffered no documented species extinctions in the past 70 years. India has strong legislation favouring conservation, government investment focused on 50 Tiger Reserves, and government compensation schemes that facilitate local support, all of which brighten future prospects. However, many protected areas are too small to maintain a full complement of species, making connectivity and species use of buffer zones a crucial issue. Conservation success and challenges vary across regions according to their development status. In less developed areas, notably the biodiverse northeast Himalaya, protected areas maintaining the highest biodiversity result from locally-focused efforts by dedicated individuals. Across India, we demonstrate considerable opportunities to increase local income through ecotourism. Our evaluation confirms a lack of data, increasing threats, and the importance of local support. Research on biodiversity in buffer zones, development of long-term monitoring schemes, and assessment of cash and conservation benefits from tourism are in particular need. For policy makers, two main goals should be the development of monitoring plans for ‘eco-sensitive zones’ around protected areas, and a strong emphasis on preserving established protected areas.

Springer eBooks, 2017

This chapter sets the overall context by providing a brief overview of the historical and current... more This chapter sets the overall context by providing a brief overview of the historical and current status of wild tiger populations and social, cultural, and scientific perspectives on the tiger.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2020

Hypobaric hypoxia at high elevation represents an important physiological stressor for montane or... more Hypobaric hypoxia at high elevation represents an important physiological stressor for montane organisms, but optimal physiological strategies to cope with hypoxia may vary among species with different life histories. Montane birds exhibit a range of migration patterns; elevational migrants breed at high elevations but winter at low elevations or migrate further south, while high-elevation residents inhabit the same elevation throughout the year. Optimal physiological strategies to cope with hypoxia might therefore differ between species that exhibit these two migratory patterns, because they differ in the amount time spent at high elevation. We examined physiological parameters associated with blood-oxygen transport (haemoglobin concentration and haematocrit, i.e. the proportion of red blood cells in blood) in nine species of elevational migrants and six species of highelevation residents that were sampled along a 2200 m (1000-3200 m) elevational gradient. Haemoglobin concentration increased with elevation within species regardless of migratory strategy, but it was only significantly correlated with haematocrit in elevational migrants. Surprisingly, haemoglobin concentration was not correlated with haematocrit in high-elevation residents, and these species exhibited higher mean cellular haemoglobin concentration than elevational migrants. Thus, alternative physiological strategies to regulate haemoglobin concentration and blood O 2 carrying capacity appear to differ among birds with different annual elevational movement patterns.

Hypobaric hypoxia at high elevation represents an important physiological stressor for montane or... more Hypobaric hypoxia at high elevation represents an important physiological stressor for montane organisms, but optimal physiological strategies to cope with hypoxia may vary among species with different life histories. Montane birds exhibit a range of migration patterns; elevational migrants breed at high elevations but winter at low elevations or migrate further south, while high-elevation residents inhabit the same elevation throughout the year. Optimal physiological strategies to cope with hypoxia might therefore differ between species that exhibit these two migratory patterns, because they differ in the amount time spent at high elevation. We examined physiological parameters associated with blood-oxygen transport (haemoglobin concentration and haematocrit (the proportion of red blood cells in blood)) in nine species of elevational migrants and six species high-elevation residents that were sampled along a 2200 m (1000–3200 m) elevational gradient. Haemoglobin concentration increased with elevation within species regardless of migratory strategy, but it was only significantly correlated with haematocrit in elevational migrants. Surprisingly, haemoglobin concentration was not correlated with haematocrit in high-elevation residents, and these species exhibited higher mean cellular haemoglobin concentration than elevational migrants. Thus, alternative physiological strategies to regulate haemoglobin concentration and blood O₂ carrying capacity appear to differ among birds with different annual elevational movement patterns.

Keoladeo National Park, a world heritage site, is famous for its rich avifaunal diversity but is ... more Keoladeo National Park, a world heritage site, is famous for its rich avifaunal diversity but is now facing water shortages. Therefore, many species of migratory birds have been moving to nearby wetlands for foraging. In this connection, a survey was carried out during 2009-10 to understand the status of birds and their use of these wetlands. A total of 27 wetlands have been identified within 100 km radius of the Keoladeo National Park, and within them 75 species of water birds were recorded. Of the 27 wetlands, Rediabundh is the most species rich with 44 bird species, while only one species was found in Chicksana wetland. Larger-sized wetlands with more water attracted larger numbers of species, including more individual birds, than the smaller wetlands. A landscape level conservation plan, including these wetlands, is needed for the long term conservation of birds in Keoladeo National Park.

Animal Biotelemetry, 2014

From 1983, there have been three decades of the application and development of radio telemetry fo... more From 1983, there have been three decades of the application and development of radio telemetry for wildlife studies in India. In this article, we review 82 studies from India, covering 47 species from four taxonomic classes. We examine and discuss the trends in the selection of study species, habitats and objectives of radio-telemetry studies and the functional success of radio collars and tags. A strong bias for study species and study region is observed and researchers generally tend not to look beyond the traditional research questions. Habitats that are difficult to access, such as the Trans-Himalayas, the Himalayas and northeastern India, are overlooked. Most of the studies aimed to infer primary information only, such as home range, migration and movement patterns and habitat preference (53.7%, 47.6% and 28.1% studies, respectively). We expect these trends to change with time as the development of technology allows researchers to explore further. We investigated the tracking histories of 483 animals and the records of 496 radio collars or tags, but detailed information could be acquired for only 330 collars or tags. Of the collars, 49% malfunctioned before the end of their anticipated life due to a variety of reasons, early battery drainage being the prevalent cause. The performance of different technologies and collar manufacturers was also analysed but the small sample size was an issue for most of the cases. Argos-based collars and tags generally failed to record most of the locations precisely and failed to transmit them successfully. Issues with permissions and capturing animals for tagging, particular to India, are also discussed. A uniform and centralized system for granting permissions and guidelines for capturing and handling animals would be beneficial to future telemetry studies.

The world's biological diversity faces unprecedented threats. The urgent challenge facing the con... more The world's biological diversity faces unprecedented threats. The urgent challenge facing the concerned biologist is to understand ecological processes well enough to maintain their functioning in the face of the pressures resulting from human population growth. Those concerned with the conservation of biodiversity and with restoration also need to be acquainted with the political, social, historical, economic, and legal frameworks within which ecological and conservation practice must be developed. The new Ecology, Biodiversity, and Conservation series will present balanced, comprehensive, up-to-date, and critical reviews of selected topics within the sciences of ecology and conservation biology, both botanical and zoological, and both 'pure' and 'applied'. It is aimed at advanced final-year undergraduates, graduate students, researchers, and university teachers, as well as ecologists and conservationists in industry, government, and the voluntary sectors. The series encompasses a wide range of approaches and scales (spatial, temporal, and taxonomic), including quantitative, theoretical, population, community, ecosystem, landscape, historical, experimental, behavioural, and evolutionary studies. The emphasis is on science related to the real world of plants and animals rather than on purely theoretical abstractions and mathematical models. Books in this series will, wherever possible, consider issues from a broad perspective. Some books will challenge existing paradigms and present new ecological concepts, empirical or theoretical models, and testable hypotheses. Other books will explore new approaches and present syntheses on topics of ecological importance.

This report describes the activities and achievements in 2011 of the Indo- Norwegian pilot projec... more This report describes the activities and achievements in 2011 of the Indo- Norwegian pilot project on capacity building in biodiversity informatics for enhanced decision making, improved conservation and sustainable development in India. The pilot project is initiated and funded by the Norwegian Ministry for Foreign affairs, the Norwegian Environmental Ministry and the Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management. The pilot project is also highly welcomed and explicitly supported by the Government of India. Capacity building has been identified as an essential component of IPBES. The Norwegian Government acknowledges the need for capacity building and has developed and initiated several projects addressing capacity building needs in partner countries. The Norwegian Institute for Nature research (NINA) were during the spring 2011 invited by the Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management to initiate and coordinate a pilot project on ca-pacity building under IPBES. India was early iden...

Proceedings of The Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, Jan 11, 2017

Dr Ishtiaq's name should be removed from the acknowledgements. The statement 'F.I. designed study... more Dr Ishtiaq's name should be removed from the acknowledgements. The statement 'F.I. designed study and acquired data' should be added to the author contributions. The words 'Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance Intermediate Fellowship' should be added at the end of the 'Funding' to incorporate funding sources for Dr Ishtiaq.

Current Science, Oct 10, 2019

Indian Journal of Ecology, 2016

Gobernanza y gestión de áreas protegidas, 2019

GEOFFROY MAUVAIS es veterinario en Nairobi, se unió a la UICN en 2006 y dirige el Programa sobre ... more GEOFFROY MAUVAIS es veterinario en Nairobi, se unió a la UICN en 2006 y dirige el Programa sobre Áreas Protegidas y Conservación en África. AGRADECIMIENTOS Los autores desean expresar su agradecimiento a las siguientes personas y organizaciones que contribuyeron al desarrollo de este capítulo y sus estudios de caso: Ashish Kothari, CMAP-UICN;

Gouvernance et gestion des aires protégées, 2020

, vice-président régional de la Commission mondiale des aires protégées de l'Union internationale... more , vice-président régional de la Commission mondiale des aires protégées de l'Union internationale pour la conservation de la nature (CMAP-UICN), et membre du groupe d'experts multidisciplinaire du Groupe intergouvernemental sur la biodiversité et les services écosystémiques des Nations unies. MALVIKA ONIAL est consultante au Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, où elle analyse et rend compte des engagements de l'Inde dans le cadre de la Convention sur la diversité biologique. GEOFFROY MAUVAIS est vétérinaire, basé à Nairobi, et a rejoint l'UICN en 2006, où il dirige le Programme sur les aires protégées africaines et la conservation. REMERCIEMENTS Les auteurs souhaitent remercier les personnes et organisations suivantes, qui ont contribué à l'élaboration de ce chapitre et de ses études de cas : Ashish Kothari (CMAP-UICN), Ninad Sastry Mungi, Qamar Qureshi et Asha Rajvanshi (Wildlife Institute of India), et Graeme Worboys (CMAP-UICN).

Methods For Monitoring Tiger And Prey Populations, 2017

This chapter sets the overall context by providing a brief overview of the historical and current... more This chapter sets the overall context by providing a brief overview of the historical and current status of wild tiger populations and social, cultural, and scientific perspectives on the tiger.

International Journal of Zoology Studies, 2018