Name                         :  ………………….
Programme Code      : BTS
Course Code             : PTS-5  
Enrollment No           : …………………….
Regional Centre        : 07 
Study Centre Code   : ………………………. 
Title of the Project    : an inventory of the regional flora & fauna: a case study of Himachal Pradesh
 
 
 
 
 
 
LETTER/CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
 
 
I hereby certify that the proposal for the project entitled “An inventory of the regional flora and fauna : A case study of Himachal Pradesh” by …………………… has been prepared after due consultation with me. The proposal has my approval and has, to my knowledge, the potential of developing into a comprehensive Project work. I also agree to supervise the above mentioned Project till its completion.
 
 
(Signature of Supervisor)
 
Name:
Designation:
Address:
 
 
Introduction
Himachal is a land of jade forests and fresh air. As much as 68% of the land area is covered with jungles. While the foothills and valleys are a refreshing green, the areas above the snow line are almost bare. 
The southernmost tracts are dominated by sal (Shorea robusta), sisham, chir pine, dry deciduous and moist broad-leafed forests. The temperate region above this grows oaks, deodar, blue pine, fir and spruce. In the uppermost climes, trees are sturdy with a vast network of roots (to help them tide over the weeks of burial under heavy snow). You’ll mostly find alders, birches, rhododendrons and moist alpine scrubs in the name of vegetation. The tough rhododendron, by the way, is an amazing plant and of terrific importance in the ecological chain. By attracting insects, which in turn attract birds, it forms a major link in high altitude ecosystems. The rhododendrons you see along the hillsides around Shimla from March to May are breathtakingly beautiful. 
Himachal is the fruit bowl of the country with orchards scattered all over the place. Meadows and pastures are often seen clinging to the dangerously steep slopes. After the winter snow thaws, the hillsides and orchards bloom with wild flowers, while gladiolas, carnations, marigolds, roses, chrysanthemums, tulips, lilies and other flowers are carefully cultivated. The state government is gearing up to make Himachal the flower basket of the world. 
From thick sub-tropical forests to the dry alpine vegetation, Himachal home to a wide variety of animals. This includes the leopard, which is the most widely distributed mammal in the entire state, the snow leopard, ghoral (goat-like stout animal), musk deer which is the state animal and monal (a pretty bird in nine iridescent colours), the state bird. HP has 11 major national parks and sanctuaries – the largest number in the Himalayan region. The Great Himalayan National Park in Kullu – the first in the state – was created to conserve the flora and fauna of the main Himalayan range, while the Pin Valley National Park to conserve the flora and fauna of the cold desert. 
At present there are 32 Sanctuaries, 2 National Parks and 3 Games Reserves. 
 
Objectives
 
To study architectural style, their origin and development of important regional flora and fauna.
To study of flora and fauna.
To case study of Himachal Pradesh Tourism.