M Murugesan

M Murugesan
Conservation of Ousteri lake in Puducherry - Draft Comprehensive Management Action Plan by SACON
The report assesses the state of environment in and around the Ousteri Lake. Posted on 26 Jul, 2011 11:54 AM

OusteriThis Comprehensive Management Action Plan by the Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) deals with the various conservation and management interventions that can be taken up for long-term sustainability of Ousteri lake, the largest lake in Puducherry.

Wetlands in urban areas have always been exploited for several purposes due to anthropogenic activities. However, such activities may lead to alteration of wetland characteristics and thus cause changes in species composition and density. The Ousteri Lake (Oussudu Eri in Tamil) is rich in flora and fauna and is known to provide several ecological services including recharging underground aquifers and providing several livelihood options for the local community.

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