Dr. Banarsi Lal kvkreasi@gmail.com Biodiversity is the magnificent tapestry of life that weaves together every living organism on our planet.From the tiniest microorganisms to the majestic creatures roaming on the Earth ,biodiversity is a testament to the intricacy and resilience...

Universities and biodiversity institutes have hidden treasures: their collections of pressed plant specimens. These plants have been flattened, dried and mounted on special cardboard sheets. Some were collected centuries ago. They hold information about where species occur and how ecosystems have changed over time.

Can DNA traces in just two liters (0.5 gallons) of water reveal how a river's biodiversity changes over the course of a year? A study by the University of Duisburg-Essen using the River Lippe as an example shows how biodiversity in freshwater ecosystems can be monitored comprehensively, efficiently and at comparatively low cost. The results have now been published in the journal Ecological Indicators.

Gurgaon to develop a 70-acre biodiversity park in Naurangpur by 2031, restoring Aravali habitats with native species, waterbodies, trails and education.

Soil is the foundation of our food supply. It stores water, carbon and nutrients and is home to a large share of the world's biodiversity. More than half of global biodiversity is estimated to live below ground. Yet biodiversity, and with it soil health, is declining worldwide, with consequences for agriculture, food security and the functioning of entire ecosystems.

Guwahati, Aug 26 (PTI) Altogether 165 butterfly species, including 37 endangered ones, have been recorded in Assam’s Dehing Patkai National Park, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the rainforest, officials said on Wednesday. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has highlighted the finding as another remarkable example of the state’s rich natural heritage, with Dehing Patkai emerging […]

Rest of World News: Discover the transformation of a 1968 abandoned industrial site into the thriving Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve, showcasing how ecological recovery can reshape landscapes and support biodiversity.

According to biodiversity experts, the lake should be treated as an ecologically significant wetland irrespective of its impending Ramsar status.

Pandikkottu Pallam, rich in rare plant species, is poised for local biodiversity heritage site recognition to ensure its conservation.

Indigenous ranger groups are calling for more money to help them protect vulnerable bird and animal species from the threat of H5N1 bird flu.

As part of its efforts to map out Europe's science-policy interface for biodiversity, a paper on the correlation between governance objectives for safeguarding the biosphere and on-the-ground realities for select species groups has been published. The work is in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution.

Forests support much of the world's biodiversity and play a vital role in regulating Earth's climate, but they are increasingly exposed to drought. To understand the potential consequences of drought, a key question is whether trees can acclimate to prolonged water stress by altering their physiology.

It sets out how biodiversity will be protected and enhanced, woodland health restored and ensuring the forests remain vibrant, resilient places.

Andhra Pradesh's Great Green Wall initiative aims to plant palmyra groves on 5,499 hectares for coastal protection and biodiversity.

Jharkhand approves 3-year Geo-Rajmahal study to map Rajmahal Hills fossils, biodiversity, geology and tribal heritage, supporting conservation, geotourism and SDGs.

US News: Discover how Steve and Dianne White transformed an 86-acre agricultural property in Fulton County, Illinois into a thriving conservation landscape with diverse habitats supporting wildlife while continuing farming practices.

Henry Astor looked back to his grandfather’s time for the inspiration to find older varieties that could help nature on his Cotswold farm

The government says it recognises the biodiversity value of the western islands and will conduct technical studies, including environmental assessments, before development plans proceed.

Scientists and nature groups have called for comprehensive studies and public consultation. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Dung beetles could provide scientists with a new way to uncover the animals living in Singapore's forests, including elusive species that are difficult to spot with conventional wildlife surveys. NTU researchers found that DNA preserved in the insects' guts can reveal the mammals, birds and other vertebrates whose waste they have fed on.