Synopsis Biodiversity assumed prominence at the global level over the past one and half decade. This was in part due to the increasing recognition of the economic potential of biodiversity. Almost all cultures have in some way or form recognized the importance that nature, and its biological diversity has had upon them and the need to maintain it. Yet, power, greed and politics have affected the precarious balance. It is necessary that we conserve and preserve our biodiversity at all levels. The present book "Biodiversity : Impact and Assessment" includes 15 chapters on the topics which are contributing toward this goal. This book will be highly beneficial to students, teachers, and research workers in the field of Environment, botany, biodiversity conservation, ecology, zoology and forestry.