Biological Resources and Biodiversity Conservation in Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

Andhra Pradesh is the fifth largest State in India with 23% of the land area under forests which is equal to the National level. The forest types range from coastal swamps to moist evergreen patches inhabiting variety of fauna. The preservation of the Biodiversity is the call of the day and efforts are underway in several spheres towards this direction. Public cooperation is the need of the hour.