DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board organised a days conference on the conservation of Himalayas in Dehradun on Monday.Locals from 29 Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) of remote villages in Govind Valley and Darma Valley attended the event. The meet was held under the SECURE Himalaya project to assess progress made by communities of Uttarkashi and Pithoragarh districts, said the boards chairman Dhananjai Mohan. Giving details of the conference Mohan said, Training on various sustainable livelihood-generating activities were organised for communities of those landscapes over the years. We also helped them attain skills in their field of interest. Some of them are doing really well and they are sharing multiple learnings with others here.Forest minister Subodh Uniyal and other senior authorities of the forest department were present at the meeting and apprised villagers about various ongoing schemes. They also took note of their grievances. We also published the following articles recentlyIn Uttarakhand, dozens of feral dogs sterilised to save snow leopards in upper HimalayasAround 60 feral dogs in the Nelong Valley region of Gangotri National Park in Uttarkashi district, India, have been sterilised and vaccinated in an effort to control their population and protect snow leopards. The dogs, which are a threat to wildlife, particularly snow leopards, were caught and treated by veterinary doctors and trained dog catchers. The second phase of the campaign will take place in October.Which are the seven plants destroying Indias biodiversity?Seven plant species in India are causing irreversible damage to the countrys biodiversity. These plants, which were initially introduced for specific purposes, have proliferated at alarming rates and are now posing a significant threat to the ecosystem. The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has reported that there are 37,000 invasive alien species worldwide, with 35,000 having a disproportionately negative impact on the environment. Some of the seven species in India include water hyacinth, lantana camara, and chromolaena odorata. Efforts must be made to control these species through modern methods and international cooperation.Which are the seven plants destroying Indias biodiversity?Seven plant species in India are causing irreversible damage to the countrys biodiversity. These species were introduced for specific purposes but have proliferated uncontrollably. According to a report by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), there are 37,000 invasive alien species globally, with 35,000 causing significant negative impacts. Some of the damaging species in India include water hyacinth, Lantana camara, and Chromolaena odorata. Efforts must be made to manage these species through various methods, such as remote sensing, risk analysis, and robotic technology. International cooperation and strict enforcement of regulations are also crucial.

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