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Biodiversity Loss Due to Urbanization on IL Township Area of Kota Rajasthan

Author : Dr. Shivali Kharoliwal and Dr. Surabhi Shrivastava

Abstract :

Biodiversity is essential for the existence and proper functioning of all ecosystems as it supports habitats for all species. We all depend on biodiversity for food, air, and water and many medicines. Growing human population and land conversion has resulted in loss of species habitat and even their extinction. This article focuses on the loss of biodiversity due to development of concrete roads and human interferences in dense forest area of IL township area of Kota district. As Habitat loss is a challenge for all species. People harm biodiversity by their interference on environment through their outdoor recreation their by creating stress on local animal species and plants. Conserving biodiversity and even all forms of habitat will help save species for our future and in turn help in maintaining ecological balance.

Keywords :

Biodiversity, conservation, extinct, ecological balance, stress