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MOST DANGEROUS LIZARS

  MOST DANGEROUS LIZARS Lizards are a diverse group of reptiles that belong to the order Squamata, which also includes snakes. They have scaly skin, four legs (except for some legless species), movable eyelids, and external ear openings. They are mostly carnivorous and have various adaptations to avoid predators, such as venom, camouflage, and tail regeneration. There are more than 7,000 species of lizards in the world, living in different habitats and climates. Some of the most well-known lizards are the Komodo dragon, the chameleon, the gecko, and the iguana. Lizards are not dangerous to humans, however, some lizards are poisonous and can harm a person if they are touched or bitten by these reptiles. Certain lizards, such as the Komodo dragon, can grow to large sizes and have been known to attack and kill people. Most lizards, in reality, are harmless to humans, as are most turtles; however, there are certain members of both groups that can kill, maim, make ill, or inflict at...
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PAMPADUM SHOLA NATIONAL PARK

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Add caption PAMPADUM SHOLA NATIONAL PARK Pampadum Shola National Parkb  lies on the way to Vattavada , near Top station about 35  kilometres from Munnar, Kerala, India. PampadumShola was declared as National Park in December 2003 as per notification No. 128715/F2/2003/F&WLD dated 14/12.2003. The Government of Kerala considered the area as of great ecological, faunal, floral, and geographical significance. The vegetation consists mostly of southern subtropical hill forests: even through patchy Shola and Grasslands are found at higher altitudes. Pampadum Shola National Park is 11.753 Sq.Km. in extend. ACCESSIBILITY Pampadum Shola National Park is accessible from Kochi (170 K.M) and Coimbatore (160 K.M) air ports along main road. The earest railway station in Kerala is Aluva (180 K.M) and Tamil Nadu Udumalpet (110 K.M). The nearest town is Munnar. The kochi-Kodaikanal highway passes through this National Park. FLORA & FAUNA Pampadum Shola National P...
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NEYYAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

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NEYYAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary    was constituted as per notification No. G.O.(MS). 781/58/AD dated 06/08/1958. The Government of Kerala considered the area as of great ecological, faunal, floral, and geographical significance. Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is 128 Sq.Km. in extend. This wildlife sanctuary lies in the Thiruvananthapuram District of the Kerala State. Agasthyarkoodam, a well known peak (1868 m) is in this sanctuary. HISTORY The area was part of Thiruvanathapuram forest division up to1982. During 1982, a separate wildlife division was formed with headquarters at Thiruvananthapuram for better and effective management of the sanctuary. Now Neyyar is one of the two wildlife sanctuaries under Thiruvananthapuram wildlife division, the other one being Peppara wildlife sanctuary..A lion safari park was formed in the sanctuary on 28/10/1985 and a crocodile protection centre was established in 1977. Later its name was changed to Agasthya...
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ACTS AND RULES

IMPORTANT ACTS AND RULES RELATED TO KERALA FOREST DEPARTMENT 1. Kerala Forest Act,1961. 2. The Kerala Forest Produce Transit Rules,1975. 3. The Kerala Forest (Preservation,Reproduction and Disposal of Trees and Timber Belonging      to Government but Grown on Lands in the Occupation of Private Persons) Rules,1975. 4. The Kerala Forest Development Fund Rules,1989. 5. The Kerala Forest(Prohibition of Felling of Trees Standing on Land Temporarily or     Permanently Assigned) Rules,1995. 6. Kerala Private Forests(Vesting and Assignment)Act,1971. 7. Kerala Private Forests(Vesting and Assignment)Rules,1974. 8. The Kerala Vested Forests(Management of Reserved Areas)Rules,1980. 9. The Kerala Forest Produce (Fixation of Selling Price)Act,1978. 10. The Kerala Forests Produce(Fixation of Selling Price)Rules,1978. 11. The Kerala Forests Resources Development Fund Rules,1989. 12. The Kerala Preservation of Trees Act,1986. 13. The Forest (Conservation )Act...
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Abelmoschus moschatus

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Abelmoschus moschatus Common Name:  Musk Mallow, Musk okra   Malayalam Name: Kasturi venda, Latha kasturi,        Kattu kasturi.   Sanskrit: Latha kasturika   Tamil: Vettrilai kasturi   Telugu: Kasturibhenda              This plant is close relative of Okra, native to India, Valued for its scented seeds, It is an erect, annual herb with reflexed, reddish hairs on the stems, 50-180cm height. Leaves are Hairy, Alternate, 3-5 lobed and cordate at the base. Flowers are large, hibiscus like, Yellow in colour with purple centres. Fruits are edible, hairy capsule, 6-8 cm long and ovoid-cylindrical. and seeds small, kidney shaped, dark in colour and musky-scented. Medicinal properties of Abelmoschus moschatus : Tender fruits are used as stimulant and used as a home remedy for mouth ulcers. The seeds are bitter, sweet, aromatic, cooling, cardio tonic, dig...
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Biodiversity Register of Gov. Polytechnic College, West Hill

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Please click the following link to download the book https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7Vnoke4KTsVLVRWUHlFeV94M28
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