Journal of Environment and Sociobiology

Dhrubajyoti Pahari ¹, Ashis Kumar Hazra ¹, Manebendra Nath Moitra ¹, Arun Kumar Roy Mahato ¹

Affiliations
1 Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053, IN

Abstract

A field survey was conducted in and around Bokaro steel plant area, Jharkhand, India to know the effect of continuous discharge of steel plant effluents on the soil microarthropods. The density and diversity of soil microarthropods are low nearer to the steel plant area compared to those of the distant sites. Acari was the predominant group followed by the Collembola and other soil microarthropods are few in number. The soil factors like temperature, relative humidity, moisture, pH and organic carbon have also been conducted. The relationship between soil microarthropods and these physico-chemical parameters is analyzed statistically.

Keywords

Soil Microarthropods Population, Industrial Effluents, Steel Plant.

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Arun Kumar Roy Mahato ¹, Priyanka Chaudhary ², Jayesh B. Bhatt ²

Affiliations
1 School of Environment Management, GGS Indraprastha University, New Delhi, IN
2 Terrestrial Ecology Division, Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology, Bhuj-Kachchh, Gujarat, IN

Abstract

Prosopis juliflora is an Invasive alien plant species in Kachchh district of Gujarat, introduced for checking salinity ingression in Banni grassland from the Greater Rann of Kachchh. After its introduction, the species gradually flourished in whole of the district and spread in all kind of ecosystems and habitats. The species is now an important natural resource of the local communities for sustaining their livelihood. Therefore, this study was attempted to assess the impact of P. juliflora in the livelihood of local communities and its role in mitigation of climate change. To assess the impact of P. juliflora, field surveys and questionnaire survey were conducted.

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Arun Kumar Roy Mahato ¹, Joystu Dutta ²

Affiliations
1 Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology, Mundra Road, Bhuj, Kachchh-370001, Gujarat, IN
2 Dept. of Environmental Science, Surguja University, Ambikapur (C.G.)-497001, IN

Abstract

Human culture developed and flourished in course of time through continuous interaction with their surrounding environment. Cultures of indigenous societies are varied and are closely linked to the native biodiversity. The linkages between indigenous cultural and biodiversity are reflected in their festivals, rituals and ceremonies. A study was conducted in the eastern part of Chhotanagpur to assess culture of indigenous communities linked with biodiversity. The study was based on questionnaire survey and focused group discussion with people from indigenous communities.

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