Wetlands, Ramsar Sites & Inland Hydrological Transformation
Wetlands are transitional ecosystems between terrestrial and aquatic environments, characterized by saturation of water, unique vegetation, and hydric soils. They perform crucial ecological functions such as flood regulation, groundwater recharge, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity support. However, rapid hydrological and land-use transformation threatens these ecosystems, making sustainable wetland management vital to India’s environmental policy.
Definition and Classification of Wetlands
- As per the Ramsar Convention (1971), wetlands include marshes, fens, peatlands, mangroves, lakes, rivers, and coastal lagoons, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary.
- In India, wetlands are classified into:
- Inland Wetlands: Rivers, lakes, reservoirs, oxbow lakes, and floodplain wetlands.
- Coastal Wetlands: Estuaries, mangroves, salt ....
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