2007 - Centre for Ecological Sciences - Indian Institute of Science
2007 - Centre for Ecological Sciences - Indian Institute of Science
2007 - Centre for Ecological Sciences - Indian Institute of Science
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Soil: types, distribution and soil organic carbon (SOC) statusWater: irrigation water (availability, seasonality and groundwaterstatus), drinking water (availability or accessibility, seasonality, qualityand ef<strong>for</strong>t involved)Livestock: population, composition, grazing pattern, fodder availabilityand dung productionWild fauna: composition <strong>of</strong> major birds and vertebrate pestsApart from these resources, in<strong>for</strong>mation was also gathered on parameterssuch as demography, land-holding and occupation pattern, rainfall pattern,sanitation, electrification status, use <strong>of</strong> energy devices, human ef<strong>for</strong>tinvolved in collection <strong>of</strong> drinking water and fuelwood and institutionalstatus.NWESShivamogga districtShinduvadiAgro-ecological zones35.26.16.26.36.47.17.27.38.18.28.310.110.210.310.41112.112.212.315.118.118.218.318.418.519.119.219.3Figure 1: AEZ map <strong>of</strong> South India showing Shivamogga district and ShinduvadiMethodsThe following methods, which are based on the guidelines and protocolsdeveloped by the <strong>Centre</strong> <strong>for</strong> Sustainable Technologies, <strong>Indian</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Science</strong>, were adopted.Secondary records were consulted to obtain general in<strong>for</strong>mation aboutthe village, including demography, rainfall, past land-use, croppingpattern, irrigation and livestock. The in<strong>for</strong>mation was gathered from4
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