Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Mangalavanam- Kerala Trip


proposed management plan development of infrastructure, habitat consolidation and protection Construction of a semi permanent structure between the first and second gate in the PA for nature education programme. Construction of a ticketing counter, class including electricity and water supply. Landscaping and planting on either side of road between the bridge on the Salim Ali road and PA entrance gate with indigenenous tree species. Renovation of the existing guard station in the PA Consolidation of boundary with permanent cairns habitat improvement programme Augmenting the natural growth of mangroves. Cleaning and maintenance of the existing pond with in PA. Augmenting with tree species on the terrestrial ecosystem in the surrounding area of the mangrove in the PA. Eradication of exotic weds. development of database, research and monitoring Conducting bird survey annually. Conducting soil and water quality analysis Conducting study on flora and fauna. Year round monitoring and documentation of avian fauna and other vertebrates in and around the PA. Developing a database of biodiversity in the PA Regular monitoring of vegetation change, birds and animal population, nesting of birds, siltation in the pond. Publicity education and awareness programme Conducting one-day natural study camps. Purchase of binoculars, telescopes, spotting scopes, laptop, LCD projector etc. Construction of two watch points Formation of natural trail / broad walkway between the two watch point. Erecting hoardings, sign boards, palm lets, broachers etc.

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