Table of content Introduction Aims Objectives Methodology Chapter 1:Literature study 1-5 Chapter 2:Case studies.6-13 2.1 M M 2.2 Guangdong province Wuhua county,China Chapter 3:Introduction to region14-16 3.1T 3.3 Geology 3.4 Habitat Diversity 3.5 Flora and Fauna Chapter 4:The study region: Kolli Hills.17-21 4.1 Introduction to Kolli hills 4.2 Accessibility 4.3 Physiography 4.4 Hydrology 4.5 Climate 4.6 Soils 4.7 Vegetation 4.7.1 Forest types 4.7.2 Sacred groves 4.8 Landuse 4.9 Population and economic status 4.10 Markets 4.11 Recreational Potentials Chapter 5: Historical Background.22-23 5.1 1st century - 8th century 5.2 17th and 18th century 5.3 19th century 5.4 20th century (1900-1917) 5.5 20th century (1900-1937) 5.6 20th century (1940-2007) Chapter 6: Impact of anthropogenic activities on the ecology of the region24-26 6.1 Chapter 7:Study of natural elements of the region27-39 7.1 Geology 7.2 Physiography 7.3 Slope 7.4 Hydrology 7.5 Soils 7.6 Vegetation 7.6.1 Vegetation history 7.6.2 Existing vegetation 7.7 Land use Chapter 8:Analysis of the natural elements.40-46 8.1 Erosion susceptibility 8.2 Ground water recharge potential 8.3 Soil moisture availability 8.4 Vegetation potential Chapter 9:Identification of zones.47-52 Chapter 10:Proposal 53-55 Bibliography.56 Activities and its impacts 6.1.1 Over grazing 6.1.2 Paddy cultivation 6.1.3 Mono culture 6.2 Deforestation 6.2.1 Forest fire 6.2.2 Felling of trees 6.3 F nvironmental functions 6.3.2 Functions in relation to ecology 6.3.3 Functions in relation to man 6.4 Conclusions Chapter 7:Study of natural elements of the region27-39 7.1 Geology 7.2 Physiography 7.3 Slope 7.4 Hydrology 7.5 Soils 7.6 Vegetation 7.6.1 Vegetation history 7.6.2 Existing vegetation 7.7 Land use Chapter 8:Analysis of the natural elements.40-46 8.1 Erosion susceptibility 8.2 Ground water recharge potential 8.3 Soil moisture availability 8.4 Vegetation potential Chapter 9:Identification of zones.47-52 Chapter 10:Proposal 53-55 Bibliography.56