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    (Authors Press, New Delhi, 2016) Orus Ilyas, R.K. Sinha, Salim Javed, Sant Prakash, M. Shah Hussain, M.A. Khalid, Aisha Sultana, Ather A. Khan, A.G. Ponniah, D. Kapoor, Tahmina Shafiq, R. Dayal, Shweta Bhardwaj, Jamal A. Khan
    "Build partnerships for biodiversity conservation Constitute ""PA Management Committees"" to strengthen PA-people relationships. Local communities can be involved in management and decision-making processes of PAs, and also for developing an understanding about the value of such an exercise. The PA managers can act as member secretaries of such committees."
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    Major Actor and their Current Role in Biodiversity Coservation
    (Authors Press, New Delhi, 2016) Jamal A. Khan, R.K. Sinha, Salim Javed, Sant Prakash, M. Shah Hussain, M.A. Khalid, Aisha Sultana, Ather A. Khan, A.G. Ponniah, Orus Ilyas, D. Kapoor, Tahmina Shafiq, R. Dayal, Shweta Bhardwaj
    Among government agencies with decision making capabilities, the idea and perception of biodiversity conservation varies greatly. At the national level the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MOEF & CC) being the lead agency understands the value and merit in protecting areas for biodiversity conservation. Unfortunately however the MOEF & CC for many years was caught in the quagmire of "Charismatic Megafauna Syndrome" limited to glamorous mammals such as Tigers and Rhinos. This was to the extent that even call for the launch of a "Project Bustard" on the lines of Project Tiger and Project Elephant has not been given due consideration. Till a few years back MOEF was non-committal on key programmes on other taxa. For example even a demonstration workshop on satellite telemetry for birds (Javed et al. 2001) took nearly 10 years to get a green light. Fortunately in the last few years the MOEF & CC has been more forthcoming and supportive of holistic studies on various elements of biodiversity.
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    Birds As Bioindicators of Environmental Health
    (M/S Academic Publishers & Distributors, Lucknow, India., 2025) Mohsina Khan, Shaafay Khalid, Monowar Alam Khalid
    As we walk through our forests, fields and urban parks, a symphony greets our ears the cheerful chirping of birds. These winged wonders are not just a delight to our senses, but also the sentinels of our environment. Birds, with their vibrant plumage and melodious songs, serve as vital indicators of the health of our ecosystems. From the majestic cagles soaring high above the mountains to the tiny warblers flitting through the underbrush, birds inhabit every corner of our planet. Their presence, abundance, and diversity provide us with a window into the state of our environment. When we see a landscape teeming with birdlife, we can be assured that the ecosystem is thriving. However, the absence or decline of bird populations signals underlying problems that warrant our attention. Many studies reveal that bird communities are ideal bioindicators for detecting changes in an area, especially in evaluating the impact of existing structures. They assist us examine environmental conditions at a small cost. They provide important ecological services such as natural pest control, pollination and seed distribution. They are much more sensitive to environmental disturbances than other animals. All of the food we consume and the resources we use originate from nature itself, thus ecosystem health is important to everyone. Similarly, ecosystem health indicators are measurements that assist us in determining where we should take action to restore ecosystem health and its benefits.