The report presents the status and trends of biodiversity in various ecosystems of the country, and then examines the threats that the habitats, ecosystems and floral and faunal species are facing. The report also assesses the present status of implementation ofNational Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) and progress made so far towards 2010 Biodiversity Targets. The report recognizes the dynamic pressures on biodiversity likepopulation pressure, conversion of forests, wetlands and lands under agro-ecosystems into settlements, commercial and industrial agglomerations, are seriously undermining the sustenance of biological resources of the country.
