part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries. Reserved Forest (RF): An area constituted under the provisions of the Indian Forest Act or other State Forest Acts, having full degree of protection. In Reserved forests all activities are prohibited unless permitted. Reservoirs: A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
Sedimentary rock: A rock which has been formed by the consolidation of sediments. Sex ratio: The number of females per males. Stampede: a situation in which a large number of animals or people running in the same direction in an uncontrolled way causing injuries and deaths Strait: A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water. Subsistence intensive farming: It is a type of farming in which crops grown are consumed by the family with little surplus to sell.
Unclassed Forest: An area recorded as forest but not included in reserved or protected forest category. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Representing the main ecosystem of the planet in which genetic resources would be protected, and where research on the ecosystem as well as monitoring and training work could be carried.