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Wetland Conservation in India
#conservation #ecosystem
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Definition:
👉Wetland is the land which go underwater or retain water either perennially or for the some duration of the year
Statistics:
👉75 wetland has been covered under the Ramsar convention
👉India stands first in South Asia and third in Asia in terms of number of designated sites.
Role of wetlands:
👉Water for humans and animals
👉Recharging ground water
👉Local Irrigation needs of farmers
👉Habitat to large number of biota including water birds
👉Management of runoff during monsoon
👉Prevention of flooding during Strom events
👉Creation of micro climate around them
👉Helps in moderating ambient temperature
👉Recreational, Tourism, Educational and research
Wetland Conservation in India
#conservation #ecosystem
1/2
Definition:
👉Wetland is the land which go underwater or retain water either perennially or for the some duration of the year
Statistics:
👉75 wetland has been covered under the Ramsar convention
👉India stands first in South Asia and third in Asia in terms of number of designated sites.
Role of wetlands:
👉Water for humans and animals
👉Recharging ground water
👉Local Irrigation needs of farmers
👉Habitat to large number of biota including water birds
👉Management of runoff during monsoon
👉Prevention of flooding during Strom events
👉Creation of micro climate around them
👉Helps in moderating ambient temperature
👉Recreational, Tourism, Educational and research