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Assam contains a wide diversity of flora and fauna and other natural ecosystems. There are 51 different forest types and subtypes, forming an amalgam of Indian, Malayan, and Tibetan elements. Assam is also famous for its unique wildlife in the world. This chapter describes forests, wildlife, and wetlands and emphasizes that their conservation is essential for preservation of Assamese culture and life and their promotion and growth are fundamental to development of the Brahmaputra valley.
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Talukdar, B.K. (2004). Ecology. In: Singh, V.P., Sharma, N., Ojha, C.S.P. (eds) The Brahmaputra Basin Water Resources. Water Science and Technology Library, vol 47. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0540-0_19
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