Maharashtra Forest Service :Paper 2 - Nature Conservation Syllabus
Topics 1) General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology) 2) Nature Conservation 2.1 1 Soils: - Physical, chemical and biological properties. Processes and factors of soil formation. Mineral and organic constituents of soil and their role in maintaining soil productivity. Soil profile. Problem soils and their reclamation. 2 Soil and moisture conservation:- Causes of soil erosion, method of control, role of forest, characteristics of and steps in Watershed Management. 2.2 1 Eco Systems: - Types, food chain, food web, ecological pyramids, energy flow, biogeochemical cycle of carbon and nitrogen. 2 Manures and Fertilizers:- Types, organic – inorganic. 3 Diseases and pests of plants and animals. 4 Pesticides and insecticides. 5 Injurious plants and weeds. 2.3 1 Environmental Pollution:- Types, control, bio-indicators, endangered species,. 2 Environmental problems related to quarrying and mining. 3 Greenhouse effect, Carbon trading, Climate Change. 2.4