KERALA VILLAGE’S EFFORTS IN BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Why in the news?
Thazhakara grama panchayat in Kerala’s Alappuzha district has compiled a detailed People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR), highlighting significant changes in local flora and fauna.
Key Findings:
- Thazhakara publishes the second volume of PBR, documenting 38 sacred groves, 10 paddy polders, and 35 ponds.
- Decline in Indian black turtle and other species due to poaching.
- Increase in populations of rock pigeons, rufous treepies, among others.
Source: Slideshare
People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)
Current Status and Implementation
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