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» Introduction and Contents |
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Chapter 1
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» Sikkim Himalaya: Unique Features of Biogeography and Ecology
G.S. Rawat and Sandeep Tambe [Pg 1-12] |
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Chapter 2
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» Lichen Diversity in Sikkim
G. P. Sinha and T.A. M. Jagadeesh Ram [Pg 13-28] |
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Chapter 3
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» Mushrooms in Biodiversity and Food Security of Sikkim
Tasvina R. Borah and H. Rahman [Pg 29-42] |
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Chapter 4
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» Pteridophytic Wealth of Sikkim Himalaya
B. S. Kholia [Pg 43-64] |
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Chapter 5
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» Flowering Plants of Sikkim
P. Singh and M. Sanjappa [Pg 65-88] |
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Chapter 6
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» Trees of Sikkim
S. S. Dash and P. Singh [Pg 89-124] |
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Chapter 7
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» The Orchid Diversity in Sikkim and Effect of Change of Environment on the Distribution of Native Orchids in Sikkim Himalaya, India
S. Z. Lucksom [Pg 125-148] |
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Chapter 8
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» Alpine Vegetation of the Khangchendzonga Landscape, Sikkim Himalaya: Community Characteristics, Diversity and Aspects of Ecology
Sandeep Tambe and G.S. Rawat [Pg 149-164] |
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Chapter 9
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» Non-Timber Forest Produce: Utilization, Distribution and Status in the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve, Sikkim, India
Nakul Chettri and Eklabya Sharma [Pg 165-180] |
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Chapter 10
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» Insect Diversity of Sikkim, India
Kailash Chandra [Pg 181- 206] |
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Chapter 11
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» Butterflies of Sikkim with Reference to Elevational Gradient in Species, Abundance Composition, Similarity and Range Size Distribution
Bhoj Kumar Acharya and Lalitha Vijayan [Pg 207-220] |
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Chapter 12
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» Fish Biodiversity as an Indicator of Riverine Status of Sikkim
Saroj Toppo, H. Rahman and N. Haque [Pg 221-232] |
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Chapter 13
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» An Overview of the Herpetofauna of Sikkim with Emphasis on Elevational Distribution Pattern and Threats and Conservation Issues
Basundhara Chettri, Bhoj Kumar Acharya and S. Bhupathy [Pg 233-254] |
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Chapter 14
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» The Birds of Sikkim: An Analysis of Elevational Distribution, Endemism and Threats
Bhoj Kumar Acharya and Lalitha Vijayan [Pg 255-280] |
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Chapter 15
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» Eleven Priority Areas for Conservation: Important Bird Areas of Sikkim
Usha Ganguli-Lachungpa, Asad R. Rahmani and M. Zafar-ul Islam [Pg 281-300] |
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Chapter 16
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» Galliformes of Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve, Sikkim, India
S. Sathyakumar, K. Poudyal, T. Bashir and T. Bhattacharya [Pg 301-314] |
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Chapter 17
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» Mammalian Wealth of Sikkim
Rina Chakraborty [Pg 315-326] |
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Chapter 18
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» Mammals of the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve, Sikkim, India
S. Sathyakumar, T. Bashir, T. Bhattacharya and K. Poudyal [Pg 327-350] |
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Chapter 19
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» Ecology and Conservation of Ungulates in Tso Lhamo, North Sikkim
Pranav Chanchani, G. S. Rawat and S. P. Goyal [Pg 351-362] |
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Chapter 20
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» Status of Red Panda in Sikkim: A Case Study in East Sikkim
Partha S. Ghose, Basant K. Sharma, Rajarshi Chakraborty and Karma Legshey [Pg 363-378] |
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Chapter 21
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» Opportunities and Challenges of the Globally Important Traditional Agriculture Heritage Systems of the Sikkim Himalaya
Ghanashyam Sharma and Tara Devi Dhakal [Pg 379-402] |
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Chapter 22
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» Agrobiodiversity of Sikkim
H. Rahman and R.Karuppaiyan [Pg 403-426] |
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Chapter 23
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» Agricultural Scenario vis-à-vis the Pollinator Elements of the Sikkim Himalayan Region
K.K. Singh, K. S. Gaira and L.K. Rai [Pg 427-440] |
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Chapter 24
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» Ecology, Economics and Equity of Pastoral Systems in Khangchendzonga National Park
Sandeep Tambe and G. S. Rawat [Pg 441-460] |
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Chapter 25
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» Scripting a Scientific Working Plan for Sikkim Forest
Karma Zimpa [Pg 461-480] |
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Chapter 26
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» Assessing the Priorities for Sustainable Forest Management in the Sikkim Himalaya, India: A Remote Sensing Based Approach
Sandeep Tambe, Narpati Sharma and M. L. Arrawatia [Pg 481-492] |
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Chapter 27
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» Green Governance: Policies, Programmes and Future Plan of the Forestry Sector of Sikkim
Sonam Topden Lachungpa [Pg 493-528] |
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Chapter 28
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» Facilitating Regional Cooperation Through Development of Conservation Corridors in the Khangchendzonga Landscape
Nakul Chettri, Bandana Shakya and Eklabya Sharma [Pg 529-542] |