| Autor: |
NAYAK, Prasanna Kumar, MOHANTA, Raj Kishore, SAHU, Ananta Kumar, SWAIN, Kedar Kumar |
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International Journal of Conservation Science; Oct-Dec2016, Vol. 7 Issue 4, p1095-1104, 10p |
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The coast line of Odisha State lying on the east coastal wetland ecosystem of the Indian subcontinent falls within the bounds of tropics and covers a distance of 480kms with a variety of plant habitats. The remarkable mangrove communities within the tidal forest ecosystem along the sheltered places of the coast line bounded by the deltaic and estuarine complex of the rivers Mahanadi, Dhamra, Brahmani and Devi in the districts of Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Balasore and Bhadrak are unique for floristic and ecological values. The mangrove vegetation in Odisha occurs both in continuous as well as fragmented patches along the coastal tract. Mahanadi delta encompassing Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur and Puri districts harbors a rich diversity of mangroves and their associates. From extensive survey in Mahanadi delta over 3 years (2012-2015), 61 species of mangroves and their associates have been collected and identified. Some mangroves ensure livelihood support to the local communities in many ways. But it is a matter of great concern that this plant communities are under severe threat and pressure due to anthropogenic interferences. So, it is time to adopt massive mangrove restoration programs with special emphasis on conservation of rare and threatened species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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