Environment Wins

A Collection of Informative and Insightful overviews of some Spectacular Ecosystems, Plant and Animal Communities and Issues relating to Biodiversity. Notable are the Western Ghats, commencing in central Tamilnadu and ranging along the entire Arabian coast which harbors fabulous flora and fauna. Seshachalam mountains of Tirumala belong to Velikonda range of Eastern Ghats. A special tree Pterocarpus santalinus commonly known as Red Sanders is subjected high level felling and illegal transport to south east Asia exhibits amazing recovery and rehabilitation. Coastal wetlands of eastern sea board of India have a truly spectacular ecotourism potential because of visiting of wide variety of migratory birds. A review is presented on endangered Tiger and tiger in Hindu culture, religion and mythology. The conflict between elephants and man is presented. This volume also contains a heart rendering saga of a bitter Struggle and fight of nature loving Fisherman communities against establishment ending in resounding victory for Ecosystem people. Comments on Tribal laws and Environmental laws of the Government and the possible intersection are discussed by a legal pundit with a perspective on sustainable future.