The APSBB has been actively engaged in documenting and publishing various materials to spread awareness about biodiversity conservation, medicinal plants, and sustainable utilization of bio-resources.
Our publication efforts focus on:
Published: 2022
A comprehensive guide on biodiversity conservation practices for local communities and BMC members.
Download PDFPublished: 2021
Documentation of traditional medicinal plants and their uses from different districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Download PDFPublished: 2023
Status assessment of threatened plant species in the Eastern Ghats region of Andhra Pradesh.
Download PDFPublished: 2022
Instructional materials for establishing and maintaining home herbal gardens with medicinal plants.
Download PDFPublished: 2021
Detailed manual for Biodiversity Management Committees on their roles and responsibilities.
Download PDFPublished: 2023
Educational materials highlighting the environmental, economic and social values of biodiversity.
Download PDFThe APSBB has sanctioned various research projects to scientific organizations for documentation and conservation of biodiversity:
| S.No. | Title of the Project | Collaborating Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bio-survey of Eastern Ghats (Flora) - A.P. and capacity building of BMC Members on Floral Diversity | Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Hyderabad |
| 2 | Survey and Documentation of lesser known groups of Andhra Pradesh | Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Hyderabad |
| 3 | Status Assessment of Threatened Plants of Andhra Pradesh | Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Hyderabad |
| 4 | Bio survey of Eastern Ghats-Fauna, A.P. | Zoological Survey of India, Hyderabad |
| 5 | Faunal studies of Protected Areas of A.P. (Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve, Papikonda National Park and Rollapadu Wildlife) | Zoological Survey of India, Hyderabad |
| 6 | Threatened fauna of Andhra Pradesh | Zoological Survey of India, Hyderabad |
| 7 | Ex-situ Conservation, Macro propagation, population structure and mycorrhizal association of Pterocarpus santalinus and its associated tree assemblage | Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, A.P. |
| 8 | Sustainable Management of Agro-Biodiversity (crop Genetic resources) in A.P. | National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) Regional Station, Hyderabad |
| 9 | Conservation and Research on Ongole cattle-breed in A.P. | A.P. Livestock Development Authority (APLDA) |
| 10 | Bio-inventorying and documentation of marine species in coastal and marine ecosystems of Andhra Pradesh | Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) |
In addition to printed materials, the APSBB has developed comprehensive audiovisual resources:
These materials have been distributed up to the Gram Panchayat level to ensure wide reach and maximum impact.
The APSBB has undertaken significant efforts to recognize and document traditional practitioners of medicinal plants from different districts:
Our publications and knowledge materials are distributed through:
Reaching all 14,117 BMCs at Gram Panchayat, Mandal and District levels
Schools, colleges and universities across Andhra Pradesh
Exhibitions, fairs and special biodiversity programmes
APSBB website and social media channels for wider accessibility
