About Red Sanders:
- It is native to the Southern Eastern Ghats and found particularly in the districts of Anantapur, Chittoor, Kadapa, and Kurnool of Andhra Pradesh.
- Required Climatic Conditions: It usually grows in rocky, degraded and fallow lands with Red Soil and a hot and dry climate.
- Threats: It has been under heavy threat due to its high commercial value, leading to rampant smuggling.
- Conservation Status:
- IUCN: Endangered
- CITES: Appendix II
- The Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972: Schedule IV
Key facts about National Biodiversity Authority:
- It is a statutory body established under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
- It was formally set up in 2003.
- Composition of National Biodiversity Authority
- Chairperson: An eminent person with proven knowledge and experience in biodiversity conservation, sustainable use of biological resources, and equitable sharing of benefits.
- 10 Ex-officio Members: Senior representatives from the Government of India, nominated to provide policy insights and ensure inter-ministerial coordination.
- 5 Non-Official Members: Experts and professionals from diverse fields related to biodiversity management, nominated to contribute independent perspectives and specialized expertise.
- To ensure effective implementation of the Act at different administrative levels, two additional entities were created alongside the NBA:
- State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs): Functioning at the state level to regulate access to biological resources within their jurisdiction.
- Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs): Established at the local village or panchayat level to promote grassroots-level biodiversity conservation and documentation.
- Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
