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Foreword
The
Sundarbans mangrove ecosystem, recognised as world's one of the important
heritage sites, is unique of its kind holding largest single mangrove
block in the globe. It is an excellent habitat comprising both terrestrial
and aquatic space that harbours a diverse variety of flora and fauna.
The ecosystem is of great significance for its ecological and socio-economic
importance. The Indian part of Sundarbans in the lower Bengal holds
about 50% of the total mangrove reserves in India.
The total mangrove forest area in Sundarbans of West Bengal is 4263
sq km having a core area with dense vegetation covering about I 692
sq km which is designated as reserve forest and protective. shelter
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comprehensive study of the environmental status and statistics of
this unique habitat was undertaken by the Central Board's Eastern
Zonal Office at Kolkatta under a World Bank aided project supported
present report contains information on various aspects viz. qeomorphology,
Land use, Infrastructure, Industry, Floral and Faunal reserves as
also environmental problems and recommendations for sustainable management
of the ecosystem
We hope, the report will be useful to the coastal States, research
Institutions and other organisations.
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Dilip Biswas
Chairman, CPCB
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