'Biodiversity' refers to the various forms of life on earth. It can be related to an open home of different species (plants, animals, insects, birds, micro-organisms) forming a network among themselves. Optimum geographical and climatic conditions encourage rich species diversity. However, development activities by human race have led to extensive clearance of forests, expansion of agricultural la
nd, filling up of wetlands leading to ecological imbalance. This has resulted in loss of biodiversity, in particular and severe alteration of evolutionary process of ecosystem and environment, in general. Tezpur University Biodiversity Club (TUBC) is a student activity club, which aims to bring together people having interest in flora and fauna, and who simply enjoy being outdoors with nature by exploring the rich diversity of this region, documenting it and working towards its conservation. The Objectives of the Club are:
1. To generate checklist of flora and fauna of Tezpur University campus;
2. To sensitize campus dwellers and the local people regarding importance of biodiversity conservation;
3. To imbibe interest in nature and importance of biodiversity conservation in the minds of children inside and outside the campus;
4. To create a 'clean and green consciousness' among students through various innovative methods and initiatives;
5. To undertake conservation activities, without hindering development activities, in and around the campus, ultimately opening up to the entire North-Eastern region of the country, and
6. To collaborate with national and international conservation agencies for biodiversity conservation of the region.
