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(1) regular observation of the wetland by using different modern systems, (2)
alternative livelihood options to those poor people which are mainly depend upon
this ecosystem, (3) proper enforcement of the policies, (4) increasing afforestation
around the lake area, (5) minimizing the encroachment around the lake area, (6)
eradication of invasive species, weeds and algal blooms at regular interval, and (7)
banning illegal fishing and poaching in the catchment area. (8) Several organizations including French Institute at Pondicherry, Pondicherry University, and NGOs
such as COPDANET (Coastal Planning and Development Action Network) have
recommended that Kaliveli should be converted into a bird sanctuary. (9) Re afforestation of mangrove vegetation has also been recommended, (10) the wetland and
the entire watershed have also been recommended to be designated as a Biosphere
Reserve under the UNESCO Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme. (11)
Development of an educational programme to demonstrate to the local people the
long term benefits of the management of Kaliveli. (12) A detailed study on the vegetation structure and dynamics of the lake is necessary. (13) Planting of trees around
Kaliveli would provide nesting habitat to water birds. (14) The research and academic bodies of this area should also make efforts for continuous monitoring of this
wetland.
Acknowledgements This study was supported by a research grant from Ministry of Earth
Sciences (MoES), ICMAM-PD, Government of India (Project File No. ICMAM-PD/SWQM/
CASMB/35/2012). The authors are thankful to Prof. T. Balasubramanian, Former Dean, Faculty of
Marine Sciences for helpful discussion.
References
Balachandran S (1994) Some interesting bird records from Kaliveli Lake near Pondicherry.
J Bombay Nat Hist Soc 91:317–318
Bhalla RS, Prasadm KVD (2009) Landscape assessment of the Kaliveli basin, Midterm project
report, p 46
Chopra R, Verma VK, Sharma PK (2001) Mapping, monitoring and conservation of Harike wetland ecosystem, Punjab, India, through remote sensing. Int J Remote Sens 22(1):89–98
D’Souza J, Boulicot G, Dhandapani S (2007) Kazhuveli Basin: linking basins to address water
scarcity issues. Auroville Water Harvest, 12th National Water Convention, Theme: Inter basin
transfer need, p 16
Gopinath S, Srinivas V (2004) Kaliveli Wetlands foundation for ecological research. Advocacy and
Learning, Pondicherry, p 26
Kathiresan K (2003) How do mangrove forests induce sedimentation? Rev Biol Trop 51:355–360
Keddy PA (2000) Wetland ecology – principles and conservation. Cambridge University Press,
Cambridge, p 614
Lowe-Mc Connell RH (1987) Ecological studies in tropical fish communities. Cambridge
University Press, Cambridge, p 382
Mitsch WI, Gosselink IG (2000) Wetlands, 3rd edn. Wiley, New York
Perennou C, Santharam V (1990) An anthropological survey of some wetlands in South-East India.
J Bombay Nat Hist Soc 87:354–363
Pieter (1987) Kaliveli tank and Yedayanthittu Estuary – a little known wetland habitat in Tamil
Nadu. J Bombay Nat Hist Soc 84:210–214
K. Silambarasan and A. Sundaramanickam
(1) regular observation of the wetland by using different modern systems, (2)
alternative livelihood options to those poor people which are mainly depend upon
this ecosystem, (3) proper enforcement of the policies, (4) increasing afforestation
around the lake area, (5) minimizing the encroachment around the lake area, (6)
eradication of invasive species, weeds and algal blooms at regular interval, and (7)
banning illegal fishing and poaching in the catchment area. (8) Several organizations including French Institute at Pondicherry, Pondicherry University, and NGOs
such as COPDANET (Coastal Planning and Development Action Network) have
recommended that Kaliveli should be converted into a bird sanctuary. (9) Re afforestation of mangrove vegetation has also been recommended, (10) the wetland and
the entire watershed have also been recommended to be designated as a Biosphere
Reserve under the UNESCO Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme. (11)
Development of an educational programme to demonstrate to the local people the
long term benefits of the management of Kaliveli. (12) A detailed study on the vegetation structure and dynamics of the lake is necessary. (13) Planting of trees around
Kaliveli would provide nesting habitat to water birds. (14) The research and academic bodies of this area should also make efforts for continuous monitoring of this
wetland.
Acknowledgements This study was supported by a research grant from Ministry of Earth
Sciences (MoES), ICMAM-PD, Government of India (Project File No. ICMAM-PD/SWQM/
CASMB/35/2012). The authors are thankful to Prof. T. Balasubramanian, Former Dean, Faculty of
Marine Sciences for helpful discussion.
References
Balachandran S (1994) Some interesting bird records from Kaliveli Lake near Pondicherry.
J Bombay Nat Hist Soc 91:317–318
Bhalla RS, Prasadm KVD (2009) Landscape assessment of the Kaliveli basin, Midterm project
report, p 46
Chopra R, Verma VK, Sharma PK (2001) Mapping, monitoring and conservation of Harike wetland ecosystem, Punjab, India, through remote sensing. Int J Remote Sens 22(1):89–98
D’Souza J, Boulicot G, Dhandapani S (2007) Kazhuveli Basin: linking basins to address water
scarcity issues. Auroville Water Harvest, 12th National Water Convention, Theme: Inter basin
transfer need, p 16
Gopinath S, Srinivas V (2004) Kaliveli Wetlands foundation for ecological research. Advocacy and
Learning, Pondicherry, p 26
Kathiresan K (2003) How do mangrove forests induce sedimentation? Rev Biol Trop 51:355–360
Keddy PA (2000) Wetland ecology – principles and conservation. Cambridge University Press,
Cambridge, p 614
Lowe-Mc Connell RH (1987) Ecological studies in tropical fish communities. Cambridge
University Press, Cambridge, p 382
Mitsch WI, Gosselink IG (2000) Wetlands, 3rd edn. Wiley, New York
Perennou C, Santharam V (1990) An anthropological survey of some wetlands in South-East India.
J Bombay Nat Hist Soc 87:354–363
Pieter (1987) Kaliveli tank and Yedayanthittu Estuary – a little known wetland habitat in Tamil
Nadu. J Bombay Nat Hist Soc 84:210–214
K. Silambarasan and A. Sundaramanickam