THIRD YEAR T. D.C.SCIENCE, 2018-19
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

PAPER-III
RESOURCE CONSERVATION, LEGISLATION, PLANNING AND WILD LIFE
Duration: 3 Hrs. M.M.: 50


UNIT-I
Natural resources and their conservation. Forests, minerals, water, aquaculture, sea, range
management, land use; soil erosion and conservation.


UNIT-II
Concept of biological diversity, conservation of biological diversity, Endangered species, Red
data book, threatened plant species of India; National Herbaria and Botanical Gardens.


UNIT-III
Wild life in India – Status and conservation efforts; protected species; Status of Wild life
sanctuaries and National Parks in India; Biosphere Reserves.


UNIT-IV
Brief account of environmental acts and legislation; Role of UNEP, IUCN, ELC and MAB in
conservation of nature and natural resources. Environmental Planning- problems of urban
environment and planning; problems of rural environment and efforts for integrated rural
development.


UNIT-V
Environmental Impact Assessment. Application of remote sensing for study and management of
ecosystem. Concept of recycling and reuse of waste. Eco- conservation of Aravali.