In the current age of science and technology, our lives have become dominated by countless scientific and technological innovations without which the earth would be a much poorer place. Life as we know would become absolutely bleak and boring without the inventions and advances being made all over the globe. In fact, scientific inventions, discoveries and innovations have ushered in a dramatic revolution in virtually every sphere of life. But at the same time, the skewed use of technology is at loggerheads with the environment. We, and our environment, now face a number of critical challenges and it is in response to this that we wrote this book to raise awareness for environmental issues and related management aspects.
With a primary focus on Environmental Management – the rational reconciliation of man and nature, which involves the judicious exploitation and utilization of natural resources without disturbing the ecosystem’s balance – it will thus help toimprove the relationship between man and environment. Moreover, it offers a wealth of ready-to-use material for advanced undergraduate and graduate students of Environment and Water Management. The book systematically addresses a range of key aspects, e.g. scientific principles, methods and ideas, as well as life-long learning skills for students. Further, it provides a solid foundation for applying scientific approaches to environmental problems.
Dr. Basharat Mushtaq graduated from Sri Pratap College Srinagar, and received his Master’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Kashmir Srinagar. Specializing in Aquatic Ecology, he subsequently completed his doctorate in Environmental Science at Barkatullah University Bhopal Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Basharat has worked as a research associate in Environmental Impact Assessment/Environmental Management projects sponsored by various national and international agencies, e.g. the NHPC, WAPCOS, NRSC-ISRO, SDA, PDA, GDA and YDA. He has also worked as a Senior Research Fellow in a major research project on Lake Ecology funded by LAWDA, J & K Govt. Srinagar. He has published many research papers and book chapters in prominent national and international journals. Dr. Basharat has worked as a faculty member at the Cluster University Srinagar, and as a Guest Faculty member at the Central University of Kashmir. Presently he is working as a Lecturer in Environmental Scienceat Govt. Sri Pratap College Campus, Cluster University Srinagar.
Dr. Suhaib A. Bandh is an Assistant Professor at Sri Pratap College Campus, Cluster University Srinagar, where he teaches environmental science in graduate and integrated courses. A member of the Academy of Plant Sciences India and National Environmental Science Academy, he has participated in a number of national and international conferences held by prominent scientific bodies in India and abroad.
Dr. Bandh holds a bachelor’s degree from Sri Pratap College Srinagar, a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Kashmir, an M. Phil. degree from Awadhesh Pratap Singh University Rewa, and a Ph.D. from the University of Kashmir, Srinagar. The recipient of many awards, he has several monographs and numerous articles to his credit, published in prominent and high-impact journals.
Dr. Sana Shafi is an Assistant Professor at Sri Pratap College Srinagar teaching environmental science to post graduate and integrated courses. She holds a master’s degree in Environmental Science and an M. Phil and Ph.D. degree in the same subject from the University of Kashmir, Srinagar. She has participated in a number of national and international conferences held by different reputed scientific bodies. She has a number of scientific publications to her credit. She has published her research findings in some highly reputed and impacted journals, which attest to her scientific insight, fine experimental skills and outstanding writing skills.
