Authors : Vikas Shamrao Salunkhe
Page Nos : 420-422
Description :
The research work was undertaken to study the biodiversity of Yashvantaro Chavan Sagreshwar Wild Llife Sanctury, Deorashtre , Tal-Kadegaon, Dist-Sangli , Kolhapur Divison. The study reveals that there is variation in flora in different seasons. A systematic and taxonomical study reveals the occurrence of 64 families, 162 genera and 209species. Since last many years the biodiversity and productivity of this area is decreasing because of human activities. The area is hilly and shows scared grooves and many wild animals. A scientific study of animal biodiversity is carried out and it reveals that there are about 16 reptiles,81 bird species and 11 mammals. The extreme variation in temperature (10°C during winter and 46 °C during summer) was reported. The soil is with low moisture, poor nutrients and low water holding capacity. Therefore, there is a need of conservation of the rare, endemic and endangered plants of this area. Also, it is necessary that the relevant authorities should maintain animal and bird diversity.
Keywords Biodiversity, Conservation, ecology, taxonomy, species
