Life on Land delves into the intricate web of terrestrial ecosystems that sustain our planet. From invisible carbon-fixing microbes and industrious insects to towering trees, resilient fungi, and vibrant wetland fauna, every organism plays a crucial role in maintaining soil health, regulating climate, and supporting biodiversity. The book unpacks how seed banking preserves plant genetics, how fungal networks recycle nutrients, and how wetlands act as nature’s water filters and wildlife havens. It also examines the pressures of deforestation, land degradation, and climate change, offering science-based solutions and policy pathways aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 15. Written for researchers, students, policymakers, and nature enthusiasts, this concise yet comprehensive guide blends cutting-edge research with real-world case studies. It calls on readers to recognize that protecting land ecosystems isn’t just about conservation—it’s about securing food, water, and livelihoods for future generations. By understanding these connections, we can act locally and globally to restore balance and resilience to the land we all depend on.
This book is part of the Interdisciplinary Book Publication Drive 2026, an initiative of the Office of Research & Development, Madras Christian College, reaffirming our dedication to academic scholarship and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
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Dr. A. Anita Pearline Esther, Dr. S. Saranya, Dr. Beutline Malgija
- Dr. A. Anita Pearline Esther has been teaching since 1997 till date and now serves as an Assistant Professor in Zoology, Madras Christian College. She has published research papers and also has been a reviewer for research articles published in journals. Her area of research includes Entomology, Wildlife conservation and Wetland Ecology. She has published 14 research articles, authored seven book chapters and a monograph. Apart from her doctoral thesis on Amphipods of Pulicat Lake, she has worked on a few insect species and on behavioral aspect of Gharials (crocodile) in the Madras Crocodile Bank. Completed a Small Grant Project on the Deer survey studies in Madras Christian College campus and also a study on the restoration progress of MCC Lake. Her association with Peace Studies has helped her along with the co-author, to formulate a plan for the college teachers, especially for science teachers to play a leading part in peace education, which is published as a chapter in Peace Justice and Strong Institutions. Her recent work on an Antlion species of insect from MCC, is a new record in Tamil Nadu. She currently serves as the President of the Scrub Society of MCC and also a member of IQAC.
