The document discusses forest fires, their causes, types, effects, and the need for fire management. It notes that forest fires are mainly caused by environmental factors like lightning or human activities such as shifting cultivation. Fires can spread along the forest floor as surface fires or through tree crowns as crown fires. Forest fires result in loss of timber, biodiversity, wildlife habitat, and increase global warming. Proper fire management requires prevention, detection, control and research as outlined in India's National Master Plan for Forest Fire Control.
This document provides information about Soumya Sharma's class project on wildfires for their Disaster Management course. It discusses what wildfires are, their causes, types, effects, and precautions. Wildfires are uncontrolled fires that burn vegetation in rural areas. Climate change is exacerbating wildfires by creating hotter and drier conditions. There are three main types of wildfires - crown fires, ground fires, and surface fires. Wildfires can be caused by both natural events like lightning as well as human activities such as land clearing. They have negative effects like loss of life, property damage, and environmental degradation. Precautions include creating defensible space around homes and following evacuation instructions.
Wildfires can cause significant damage and are triggered by both natural and human factors. Naturally, lightning is a major cause, while human actions like careless smoking or campfires left unattended can also ignite fires. Wildfires burn at extremely high temperatures and spread rapidly, posing serious risks to human life and property as well as devastating wildlife habitats and ecosystems. Preventive measures are crucial to reducing the risk of destructive wildfires.
Wildfires can cause significant damage and are triggered by both natural and human factors. Naturally, lightning is a major cause, while human actions like careless smoking or campfires left unattended can also ignite fires. Wildfires burn at extremely high temperatures and spread rapidly, posing serious risks to human life and property as well as devastating wildlife habitats and ecosystems. Preventive measures are crucial to reducing the risk of destructive wildfires.
Technology will destroy our planet-Shana AnkersmitShana Ankersmit
The document discusses how human-caused global warming is increasing wildfire risks by raising temperatures and altering weather patterns. It notes that the U.S. emits high levels of greenhouse gases, fueling more frequent and intense forest fires. While fires can benefit forests in some ways, climate change is causing fires to burn more severely and destructively. The increasing wildfire threat demonstrates the urgent need to curb carbon pollution and limit global warming to safer levels.
The document discusses forest fires, including their causes, types, effects, and fire management needs. It notes that forest fires are most commonly caused by human activities like shifting cultivation or lighting fires for recreation, as well as environmental factors like lightning strikes. Surface fires spread along the forest floor while crown fires burn tree canopies. Forest fires cause damage like biodiversity loss, wildlife habitat loss, and increased carbon emissions. Proper fire management requires prevention, detection, rapid response, and research according to India's National Master Plan for Forest Fire Control. The document also summarizes two major historical fires, the 1871 Great Chicago Fire and Peshtigo Fire in Wisconsin that killed over 1,000 people.
This document discusses wildfire disaster management and contains information on several topics related to forest fires. It begins with definitions of fire and forest fires. It then describes the different types of forest fire fuels including ground, surface, and aerial fuels. The document outlines the major types of forest fires such as surface fires, underground fires, ground fires, crown fires, and firestorms. It discusses fire behavior terminology. Factors that influence why forests burn are explored. The adverse impacts of forest fires and components of wildfire management like fire protection plans, fuel management, environmental protection, and capacity building are summarized. The importance of developing early warning systems and international collaboration on capacity building are also mentioned.
This document discusses wildfire disaster management and contains information on several topics related to forest fires. It begins with definitions of fire and forest fires. It then describes the different types of forest fire fuels including ground, surface, and aerial fuels. The document outlines the main types of forest fires such as surface fires, underground fires, ground fires, crown fires, and firestorms. It discusses fire behavior terminology and explains concepts like running, creeping, smoldering, spotting, torching, and crowning fires. The document covers why forests burn and the adverse impacts of forest fires. It concludes with sections on wildfire management that address fire protection plans, fuel management, environmental protection, and the objectives of global fire early warning systems
The document discusses forest fires, their causes, types, effects, and the need for fire management. It notes that forest fires are mainly caused by environmental factors like lightning or human activities such as shifting cultivation. Fires can spread along the forest floor as surface fires or through tree crowns as crown fires. Forest fires result in loss of timber, biodiversity, wildlife habitat, and increase global warming. Proper fire management requires prevention, detection, control and research as outlined in India's National Master Plan for Forest Fire Control.
This document provides information about Soumya Sharma's class project on wildfires for their Disaster Management course. It discusses what wildfires are, their causes, types, effects, and precautions. Wildfires are uncontrolled fires that burn vegetation in rural areas. Climate change is exacerbating wildfires by creating hotter and drier conditions. There are three main types of wildfires - crown fires, ground fires, and surface fires. Wildfires can be caused by both natural events like lightning as well as human activities such as land clearing. They have negative effects like loss of life, property damage, and environmental degradation. Precautions include creating defensible space around homes and following evacuation instructions.
Wildfires can cause significant damage and are triggered by both natural and human factors. Naturally, lightning is a major cause, while human actions like careless smoking or campfires left unattended can also ignite fires. Wildfires burn at extremely high temperatures and spread rapidly, posing serious risks to human life and property as well as devastating wildlife habitats and ecosystems. Preventive measures are crucial to reducing the risk of destructive wildfires.
Wildfires can cause significant damage and are triggered by both natural and human factors. Naturally, lightning is a major cause, while human actions like careless smoking or campfires left unattended can also ignite fires. Wildfires burn at extremely high temperatures and spread rapidly, posing serious risks to human life and property as well as devastating wildlife habitats and ecosystems. Preventive measures are crucial to reducing the risk of destructive wildfires.
Technology will destroy our planet-Shana AnkersmitShana Ankersmit
The document discusses how human-caused global warming is increasing wildfire risks by raising temperatures and altering weather patterns. It notes that the U.S. emits high levels of greenhouse gases, fueling more frequent and intense forest fires. While fires can benefit forests in some ways, climate change is causing fires to burn more severely and destructively. The increasing wildfire threat demonstrates the urgent need to curb carbon pollution and limit global warming to safer levels.
The document discusses forest fires, including their causes, types, effects, and fire management needs. It notes that forest fires are most commonly caused by human activities like shifting cultivation or lighting fires for recreation, as well as environmental factors like lightning strikes. Surface fires spread along the forest floor while crown fires burn tree canopies. Forest fires cause damage like biodiversity loss, wildlife habitat loss, and increased carbon emissions. Proper fire management requires prevention, detection, rapid response, and research according to India's National Master Plan for Forest Fire Control. The document also summarizes two major historical fires, the 1871 Great Chicago Fire and Peshtigo Fire in Wisconsin that killed over 1,000 people.
This document discusses wildfire disaster management and contains information on several topics related to forest fires. It begins with definitions of fire and forest fires. It then describes the different types of forest fire fuels including ground, surface, and aerial fuels. The document outlines the major types of forest fires such as surface fires, underground fires, ground fires, crown fires, and firestorms. It discusses fire behavior terminology. Factors that influence why forests burn are explored. The adverse impacts of forest fires and components of wildfire management like fire protection plans, fuel management, environmental protection, and capacity building are summarized. The importance of developing early warning systems and international collaboration on capacity building are also mentioned.
This document discusses wildfire disaster management and contains information on several topics related to forest fires. It begins with definitions of fire and forest fires. It then describes the different types of forest fire fuels including ground, surface, and aerial fuels. The document outlines the main types of forest fires such as surface fires, underground fires, ground fires, crown fires, and firestorms. It discusses fire behavior terminology and explains concepts like running, creeping, smoldering, spotting, torching, and crowning fires. The document covers why forests burn and the adverse impacts of forest fires. It concludes with sections on wildfire management that address fire protection plans, fuel management, environmental protection, and the objectives of global fire early warning systems
wildfire is an uncontrolled fire in an area where there is (1).pdfSushmitakaushik1
wildfire is an uncontrolled fire in an area where there
is combustible vegetation. Wildfires usually occur in rural areas and forests
(away from cities). These fires are also referred to as a ‘wildland fire’ or ‘rural
fire’.
The document discusses forest fires, their causes, types, effects, and fire management needs. It notes that the most common forest hazard is fire, which can be caused by both environmental/natural factors like lightning or dry conditions, as well as human factors like burning for grazing or agriculture. There are two main types of forest fires: surface fires that burn along the forest floor and crown fires that burn in the tree canopies. Forest fires cause damage through loss of resources, biodiversity, habitat, and increased carbon emissions. Effective fire management requires prevention, detection, rapid response, fuel modification, firefighting resources, and research/training.
This document discusses environmental degradation, including its meaning, types, causes, and processes. Environmental degradation refers to deterioration of the physical environment caused by human activities that disrupt the environment's self-regulating mechanisms. The main causes discussed are land disturbance, pollution, overpopulation, landfills, deforestation, and natural causes. Environmental degradation is divided into types based on extreme events/hazards and pollution, with pollution further divided into physical and social categories. The document provides an overview of environmental degradation for a college course on the topic.
Environment as sum of all the living –non living
elements and their effects that influence human life. While all living or biotic
elements are animals , plants ,forests , fisheries and birds non living or abiotic
elements include water ,land sunlight ,rocks and air.
This document discusses disaster management and focuses on biological disasters. It defines biological disasters as those caused by living organisms like bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It outlines several dangerous biological agents that could potentially cause pandemics, including anthrax, smallpox, plague, and botulinum toxin. The document also discusses prevention and mitigation measures for biological disasters like education, surveillance, vaccination, and contingency planning.
Forest fires can be started naturally by lightning or human causes such as smoking. While human-caused fires are more common, naturally started fires often burn larger areas due to slower detection. For a fire to burn, it requires heat, oxygen, and fuel. Fires are classified by their location in forests and combustion type. Proper communication and rapid response are important for fighting fires. Prevention tips include maintaining defensible spaces and following safe burning practices.
ENVIRONMENT PRESENTATION BY MISA 9THB BIS,TIRUR KERALAMirsa Mosa
IT IS A VERY INFORMATIVE PRESENTATION ON ENVIRONMENT.I HOPE EVERYONE WOULD SEE TO IT.CONTAINS INFORMATION OF HOW T GETS POLLUTED ,THE TYPES OF POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMEN DAY 2015
Forest fires are the most common disaster in forests. During dry summer months with no rain, forests become littered with dry leaves and twigs that can easily catch fire from the smallest spark. Forest fires cause imbalances in nature by reducing plant and animal life, endangering biodiversity. Traditional fire prevention methods have not been effective, so it is essential to increase public awareness, especially among those living near forests, on the threats of forest fires.
Fire plays an important role in many ecosystems. It affects plant life cycles and habitats. Some plant species require fire to germinate or reproduce. Fire regimes vary in frequency, intensity, and season, and influence ecosystem composition. Plants have adapted to fire in different ways, such as being fire-resistant, fire-tolerant, or requiring fire to release seeds. Fire impacts soils and nutrient availability. It can stimulate seed production in some plants while removing others, changing the genetic composition of populations over time.
An Approach For Identifying The Forest Fire Using Land Surface Imagery By Loc...IOSR Journals
This document presents a new approach for identifying forest fires using land surface temperature satellite imagery. It involves segmenting the imagery into clusters using k-means clustering to locate regions of abnormal temperature distribution. The mean wavelength value is then computed for regions of interest using Haar wavelets. Experimental results on 312 images found that a mean wavelength exceeding 10.14 accurately identified forest fire locations according to historical records, with an average accuracy of 89.5%. This approach provides an improved method for early forest fire detection compared to existing techniques.
- ENVIRONMENT,ECOSYSTEM AND BIODIVERSITY
- ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
- NATURAL RESOURCES
- SOCIAL ISSUES AND ENVIRONMENT
- HUMAN POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The document discusses global warming, climate change, disasters, and natural hazards. It defines key terms like global warming, greenhouse effect, climate change, types of disasters, disaster management phases, and natural hazards. It describes the causes and effects of global warming on biodiversity, oceans, humans, and weather. Prevention methods are also outlined, such as renewable energy and sustainable practices.
The document discusses key topics in environmental studies including the components of the environment like the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. It describes the layers of the atmosphere and issues like pollution, biodiversity loss, natural resource depletion. Forests are described as important natural resources that provide various ecosystem services but are threatened due to overexploitation through activities like logging, mining and construction. Sustainable management of forests and other resources is needed to address growing environmental challenges.
As a managemet student what weneed to learn about Environment .
Environmental Ethics need to be educate .
Students are forgettiing about there values or work to the nature.
Forests and their effects on environment team 4_Erasmus+
Forest fires are caused by natural events like lightning and volcanic eruptions or human activities such as arson and equipment sparks. Large uncontrolled forest fires negatively impact the environment by increasing greenhouse gases and global warming, causing deforestation and wildlife depletion. When fires threaten communities, homes are destroyed and residents must evacuate.
Human activities like deforestation, overpopulation, waste production, pollution and overuse of natural resources are negatively impacting the environment. Key factors of environmental degradation include deforestation for fuel, livestock or commodities which removes forests; overpopulation exceeding the carrying capacity of regions; and waste such as household trash, hazardous, medical and industrial waste. Pollution from fossil fuel use and agriculture introduces harmful substances into the air, water and land. Energy production from sources like coal mining, oil drilling and reservoirs also damages the environment, as does over-extraction of natural resources through mining, fishing and logging without concern for conservation and sustainability.
This document summarizes a presentation on environmental degradation. It discusses several types of environmental degradation including deforestation, desertification, emissions, and erosion. Deforestation occurs due to logging, burning of forests, and clearing of land for livestock and agriculture. Desertification is caused by overgrazing, over-cultivation, increased fires, water impoundment, and deforestation. Emissions release chemicals into the air from both natural processes like volcanoes and human activities like burning forests. Erosion transports solids through wind, water, ice, gravity, and living organisms which can damage land when vegetation is removed. The document outlines causes and effects of these processes and concludes that policies need to address holistic environmental
The document discusses several key factors that contribute to human impact on the environment:
- Deforestation occurs when forests are removed to make way for other land uses like agriculture, livestock grazing, or development.
- Overpopulation places strain on natural resources as population growth exceeds the environment's carrying capacity.
- Pollution from activities like fossil fuel use and industrial/agricultural waste contaminates air, water, and land.
- Overuse and wastage of natural resources like mining, fishing, and logging deplete resources faster than they can regenerate.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
wildfire is an uncontrolled fire in an area where there is (1).pdfSushmitakaushik1
wildfire is an uncontrolled fire in an area where there
is combustible vegetation. Wildfires usually occur in rural areas and forests
(away from cities). These fires are also referred to as a ‘wildland fire’ or ‘rural
fire’.
The document discusses forest fires, their causes, types, effects, and fire management needs. It notes that the most common forest hazard is fire, which can be caused by both environmental/natural factors like lightning or dry conditions, as well as human factors like burning for grazing or agriculture. There are two main types of forest fires: surface fires that burn along the forest floor and crown fires that burn in the tree canopies. Forest fires cause damage through loss of resources, biodiversity, habitat, and increased carbon emissions. Effective fire management requires prevention, detection, rapid response, fuel modification, firefighting resources, and research/training.
This document discusses environmental degradation, including its meaning, types, causes, and processes. Environmental degradation refers to deterioration of the physical environment caused by human activities that disrupt the environment's self-regulating mechanisms. The main causes discussed are land disturbance, pollution, overpopulation, landfills, deforestation, and natural causes. Environmental degradation is divided into types based on extreme events/hazards and pollution, with pollution further divided into physical and social categories. The document provides an overview of environmental degradation for a college course on the topic.
Environment as sum of all the living –non living
elements and their effects that influence human life. While all living or biotic
elements are animals , plants ,forests , fisheries and birds non living or abiotic
elements include water ,land sunlight ,rocks and air.
This document discusses disaster management and focuses on biological disasters. It defines biological disasters as those caused by living organisms like bacteria, viruses, or fungi. It outlines several dangerous biological agents that could potentially cause pandemics, including anthrax, smallpox, plague, and botulinum toxin. The document also discusses prevention and mitigation measures for biological disasters like education, surveillance, vaccination, and contingency planning.
Forest fires can be started naturally by lightning or human causes such as smoking. While human-caused fires are more common, naturally started fires often burn larger areas due to slower detection. For a fire to burn, it requires heat, oxygen, and fuel. Fires are classified by their location in forests and combustion type. Proper communication and rapid response are important for fighting fires. Prevention tips include maintaining defensible spaces and following safe burning practices.
ENVIRONMENT PRESENTATION BY MISA 9THB BIS,TIRUR KERALAMirsa Mosa
IT IS A VERY INFORMATIVE PRESENTATION ON ENVIRONMENT.I HOPE EVERYONE WOULD SEE TO IT.CONTAINS INFORMATION OF HOW T GETS POLLUTED ,THE TYPES OF POLLUTION AND ENVIRONMEN DAY 2015
Forest fires are the most common disaster in forests. During dry summer months with no rain, forests become littered with dry leaves and twigs that can easily catch fire from the smallest spark. Forest fires cause imbalances in nature by reducing plant and animal life, endangering biodiversity. Traditional fire prevention methods have not been effective, so it is essential to increase public awareness, especially among those living near forests, on the threats of forest fires.
Fire plays an important role in many ecosystems. It affects plant life cycles and habitats. Some plant species require fire to germinate or reproduce. Fire regimes vary in frequency, intensity, and season, and influence ecosystem composition. Plants have adapted to fire in different ways, such as being fire-resistant, fire-tolerant, or requiring fire to release seeds. Fire impacts soils and nutrient availability. It can stimulate seed production in some plants while removing others, changing the genetic composition of populations over time.
An Approach For Identifying The Forest Fire Using Land Surface Imagery By Loc...IOSR Journals
This document presents a new approach for identifying forest fires using land surface temperature satellite imagery. It involves segmenting the imagery into clusters using k-means clustering to locate regions of abnormal temperature distribution. The mean wavelength value is then computed for regions of interest using Haar wavelets. Experimental results on 312 images found that a mean wavelength exceeding 10.14 accurately identified forest fire locations according to historical records, with an average accuracy of 89.5%. This approach provides an improved method for early forest fire detection compared to existing techniques.
- ENVIRONMENT,ECOSYSTEM AND BIODIVERSITY
- ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
- NATURAL RESOURCES
- SOCIAL ISSUES AND ENVIRONMENT
- HUMAN POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The document discusses global warming, climate change, disasters, and natural hazards. It defines key terms like global warming, greenhouse effect, climate change, types of disasters, disaster management phases, and natural hazards. It describes the causes and effects of global warming on biodiversity, oceans, humans, and weather. Prevention methods are also outlined, such as renewable energy and sustainable practices.
The document discusses key topics in environmental studies including the components of the environment like the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere. It describes the layers of the atmosphere and issues like pollution, biodiversity loss, natural resource depletion. Forests are described as important natural resources that provide various ecosystem services but are threatened due to overexploitation through activities like logging, mining and construction. Sustainable management of forests and other resources is needed to address growing environmental challenges.
As a managemet student what weneed to learn about Environment .
Environmental Ethics need to be educate .
Students are forgettiing about there values or work to the nature.
Forests and their effects on environment team 4_Erasmus+
Forest fires are caused by natural events like lightning and volcanic eruptions or human activities such as arson and equipment sparks. Large uncontrolled forest fires negatively impact the environment by increasing greenhouse gases and global warming, causing deforestation and wildlife depletion. When fires threaten communities, homes are destroyed and residents must evacuate.
Human activities like deforestation, overpopulation, waste production, pollution and overuse of natural resources are negatively impacting the environment. Key factors of environmental degradation include deforestation for fuel, livestock or commodities which removes forests; overpopulation exceeding the carrying capacity of regions; and waste such as household trash, hazardous, medical and industrial waste. Pollution from fossil fuel use and agriculture introduces harmful substances into the air, water and land. Energy production from sources like coal mining, oil drilling and reservoirs also damages the environment, as does over-extraction of natural resources through mining, fishing and logging without concern for conservation and sustainability.
This document summarizes a presentation on environmental degradation. It discusses several types of environmental degradation including deforestation, desertification, emissions, and erosion. Deforestation occurs due to logging, burning of forests, and clearing of land for livestock and agriculture. Desertification is caused by overgrazing, over-cultivation, increased fires, water impoundment, and deforestation. Emissions release chemicals into the air from both natural processes like volcanoes and human activities like burning forests. Erosion transports solids through wind, water, ice, gravity, and living organisms which can damage land when vegetation is removed. The document outlines causes and effects of these processes and concludes that policies need to address holistic environmental
The document discusses several key factors that contribute to human impact on the environment:
- Deforestation occurs when forests are removed to make way for other land uses like agriculture, livestock grazing, or development.
- Overpopulation places strain on natural resources as population growth exceeds the environment's carrying capacity.
- Pollution from activities like fossil fuel use and industrial/agricultural waste contaminates air, water, and land.
- Overuse and wastage of natural resources like mining, fishing, and logging deplete resources faster than they can regenerate.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
How to Manage Your Lost Opportunities in Odoo 17 CRMCeline George
Odoo 17 CRM allows us to track why we lose sales opportunities with "Lost Reasons." This helps analyze our sales process and identify areas for improvement. Here's how to configure lost reasons in Odoo 17 CRM
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
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Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
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Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...Diana Rendina
Librarians are leading the way in creating future-ready citizens – now we need to update our spaces to match. In this session, attendees will get inspiration for transforming their library spaces. You’ll learn how to survey students and patrons, create a focus group, and use design thinking to brainstorm ideas for your space. We’ll discuss budget friendly ways to change your space as well as how to find funding. No matter where you’re at, you’ll find ideas for reimagining your space in this session.
1. Forest fires are one of the biggest
natural disasters affecting forested
areas around the world. Its
environmental and economic
impact is devastating and therefore
it is important to understand its
origin, prevention and extinction.
2. A forest fire is a large fire that spreads through the forests, affecting trees,
animals and other living beings, as well as buildings and people nearby.
Type of forest fires
Depending on the circumstances
that surround us, forest fires can
be natural, accidental or
intentional.
Deforestation
The main cause of forest fires is
deforestation and uncontrolled
human action.
Harmful effects
Forest fires can trigger natural
disasters, cause human losses or, for
example, threaten biodiversity.
3. Shallow: The top burning of leaves, twigs, and other plant material to the ground.
Crown surface: fire of the highest vegetation, such as the treetops.
Underground: Burns materials below the soil surface, such as roots and mulch.
Crown: Extremely intense and spread rapidly through the treetops.
Hellish: Extreme heat conditions occur and can spawn fire whirlwinds and fire
tornadoes.
Fires caused by humans: Fires caused by human activities, such as the burning of
waste, the negligent use of fire, or even criminal intent, can also vary in intensity
and behavior.
4.
5. Fires profoundly affect the
environment, causing the loss of
fauna and flora, droughts, and
rises in environmental
temperatures.
ENVIRONMENT ACCESS
CONTROL
It is recommended to control
access by cars and people to
wooded spaces since fires can
easily start.
EARLY
WARNINGS
A good early warning
system can help control
the fire even before it
spreads.
BURNING RESTRICTIONS
Implement regulations and
restrictions regarding burning
of waste, campfires, and other
types of open fires
FOREST FIRE PREVENTION
7. RECOVERY AND RESTORATION OF BIODIVERSITY AFTER A
FOREST FIRE
planting new plants
Reforestation is one of
the most effective
solutions for the
recovery of biodiversity
Soil recovery
The soil needs to be
treated with care and
exploration techniques
to prevent erosion and
improve the quality of
the land.
coverage
systems
The use of organic
matter and other
techniques to maintain
humidity and help in
the recovery of plants,
attracting fauna.