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Synopsis Natural ecosystem is extremely rich and variable in forms, colours, odours, behaviours, movements, etc. Since biodiversity deals with biological and geographical unities such as genes, chromosomes, species, families and biogeographic regions, therefore understanding nature’s richness requisites both distinction and description of these biological ecological and environmental impact on organisms. Presenting basic concepts, types and values of biodiversity at the outset the book “Biodiversity – Conservation and Management” delves deep into aspects of ecological backgrounds and systems, agricultural biodiversity, threat of over-exploitation animals, conservation of strategy and sustainable development of natural resources. The book describes in detail advantages of, threat to, erosion in, adverse human impacts on, biodiversity awareness, biodiversity profile of India as well as provisions of various international conventions and conferences on biodiversity. In addition, all latest developments, innovations are also included in the book to make the reader updated. Ample data in tables support the matter and facilitate easy understanding. The emerging field of biodiversity is full of challenges and opportunities and provides great potential for the aspiring students, scholars and teachers. Being all-encompassing presentation on biodiversity, the book is a must for them.