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International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies

Volume 2, Issue 5, 2022

Introduction to Wetlands of Nepal: The Case from Betana Belbari Municipality, Morang



Author(s): Suman Kumar Shrestha

Abstract:

Wetlands are considered as one of the most diverse ecosystems of the world, providing irreplaceable ecological functions and economic values. This paper is entitled “Wetlands of Betana, of Morang district, Nepal. The research has been done based on secondary data and review. Biologically wetlands become the most productive when they dry out periodically. There are four types of wetlands in Nepal. They are Marshs, swamp, Bogs and Fens. The global importance of Nepal's wetlands is manifested by the presence of the rare and endangered species of flora and fauna, rest place for migratory birds, waterway for the migratory fishes and availability of wild native rice. Nepal has already designated wetlands in the Ramsar list and adopted a National Wetland Policy. The Department of Agriculture Development (DOAD) 1992 [5] has roughly estimated that wetlands occupy 743,500 ha or roughly five percent of Nepal's land area. The Wetland Community Forest User Group was founded in 2061. Nepal's wetlands have been the victim of human conversion, over-exploitation, and pollution of water, invasion of invasive species, human encroachment and deposition of sediments. The paper suggests that the loss of wetlands can be ameliorated by developing a national wetland act and national inventory, forming an interdisciplinary body to look over the issue, controlling invasive species.


Keywords: Wetlands, Ecosystem, Importance, Area of Wetland, Number of Wetland and Ramsar

Pages: 180-187

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