• Seema Kumari
• Jyoti Singh
• Parminder Singh
• Umesh Kumar

Urbanization involves various human activities such as infrastructure development, pollution, habitat destruction and introduction of invasive species. These factors can have profound effects on animal populations, including changes in abundance, behavior and even local fauna/flora extinctions. Therefore, conducting extensive studies on such issues is crucial to gain deeper insights into the dynamics of urban biodiversity. During the study period, a comprehensive assessment of the flora and fauna was conducted, resulting in the identification of 67 species of fauna belonging to 7 classes, 24 orders, and 47 families. The avian community, represented by 41 species (61.19%), was the most dominant biotic group, followed by mollusks with only a single species (1.49%). Additionally, 47 species of flora were identified, including prominent plants such as the Ficus benghalensis, Ficus religiosa, Tamarindus indica, Eucalyptus lanceolatus, and Alstonia scholaris. The herpetofauna community was represented by several species, including the Hoplobatrachus tigrinus, Calotes versicolor, Sphenomorphus dussumieri, and Eryx whitakeri. The Simpson index, which measures species dominance, yielded a maximum value of 2.15, indicating a diverse distribution of species within the studied area. The Shannon index, which considers species richness with evenness and was found to be 1.25. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the composition and distribution of fauna and flora species within the study area and assessing the impacts of anthropogenic pressure which is crucial for informed urban planning and biodiversity conservation. By expanding our understanding of urban biodiversity dynamics, we can develop strategies and policies that strike a balance between urban development and the preservation of ecological integrity.

Urban green spaces (U.S.G); Simpson index; Shannon index; Biodiversity; ecological integrity

"Urban green spaces for sustainable urban development and ecological integrity", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.c131-c142, March-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403217.pdf

"Urban green spaces for sustainable urban development and ecological integrity", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no. ppc131-c142, March-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403217.pdf