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The purpose of this paper is to explain to all who love the mountains the different bands of vegetation that characterise the mountain as one climbs to the top. There may be those who see the mountains as one mass of plants species mixed in helter skelter fashion. In addition, the author aims to explain the species adaptation to various montane ecosystem zones and explain the values of...
The timberline zone in the Himalaya is a cradle of high temperate and low alpine biodiversity elements. It is a rich repository of highly sensitive elements which are of considerable biological and economic value. Among others, these include endemic, endangered, medicinal and edibles plant species. In view of the unique diversity of its biological components, representativeness, susceptibility...
Arailer (2577m above sea level) is one of the largest extinct volcanoes in Armenia. It has rather steep slopes indented with many deep gorges and gullies. A 2km diameter crater has remained at the top of the volcano. The crater opens to the south-west by a deep gorge. The mountain is situated in the area of arid climate with wide yearly and daily fluctuations of temperature and humidity....
The poppies are of the most beautiful and bright components of Armenian flora. The red poppy has all rights to be considered as one of the botanical symbols of Armenia. Some of poppy species growing on the territory of Armenia are in the center of our, botanists' attention as well as the others, which need protection.
The present condition of the landscapes and biodiversity in...
In Argentina, actions for the conservation of the vicuña have, until now, concentrated on regulating the commercialization of this species' valuable fiber. Even so, illegal commerce continues: in April 2000, the Secretary of Environment and Sustainable Development of the Province of Salta (SMADS), in the Northwest of the country, had seized 65 Kg (143 pounds) of fiber taken from 213...
Nepal has established an extensive network of protected areas to conserve biodiversity. Several problems relating to management of these protected areas have emerged, such as wildlife poaching and park-people conflicts. To address these problems, local communities have been given more responsibilities in protected area management by creating new categories of protected areas. This research...
Recently, as evidenced by the United Nations' Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, and the subsequent Convention on Biological Diversity, the concern for biodiversity conservation has been increasing worldwide. The UNCED recommended the integration of conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity into all national and international economic...
Armenia is a small (289 thousand square km) mountainous country, located in the Caucasus region. Ancient geographers called it the "Mountain Island" or the "Roof of Asia Minor". This country of contrasts and wonders is notable for great landscape and biological diversity. In comparative small area one can observe semi-desert (even sandy desert) and alpine meadows, high-...
Water is vital for increasing the agricultural production. It is also in great demand for domestic and industrial use. Further it is an important medium for generating cheap hydroelectric power. Water is thus regarded as a resource among resources as all other resource bases have no meaning without this resource and life is not possible in its absence. The supply of drinking water to rural and...
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