Prime Assam wetland’s eco-sensitive zone notified
The Hindu
On the south-western edge of Guwahati, Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary is the State’s only Ramsar Site and an Important Bird Area
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the eco-sensitive zone of the Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary measuring more than 148 sq. km. Located on the south-western edge of Guwahati, Deepar Beel is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Assam and the State’s only Ramsar Site, besides being an Important Bird Area. The wetland has for decades been threatened by a railway track – set to be doubled and electrified – on its southern rim, a garbage dump and encroachment for human habitation and commercial units. The wetland expands up to 30 sq. km in summer and reduces to about 10 sq. km in winter. The wildlife sanctuary measures 4.1 sq. km within this wetland.
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