Status
Wetlands are also a widely neglected ecosystem. Often regarded as wastelands, wetlands continue to be among the world’s most threatened regions. Most of them have been converted for agriculture, ongoing drainage, conversion, pollution, over-exploitation, fishing, real estate development and even building parks. The concern for conserving them have been steadily rising over the years and […]
Nonsuch estate
This wetland is located in the Coonoor Taluk of the Nilgiris district. The area of the wetland is 6.735acres & the perimeter is 1.226km & the elevation of the wetland is 1762m. Biological and botanical condition The vegetation of this wetland being marshy is dominant with grass species (Cyperus , kiko, Kyllingia, buffalo grass, Scripus) […]
Halakarai
Two wetlands were surveyed, one towards the village from Bandishola & the other at the village itself. The roadside one is of a private land adjoining forest boundary with Euca & wattle plantation. The source is from the upper reserved forests & a good flow. The location of the swamp is above 1934m above sea […]
Denad
by Kunal Sharma — last modified 2008-01-19 13:03 This wetland is within the management of the community & is almost semi protected from but chances of pollution from the chemicals & pesticides from the tea fields surrounding the wetland exists. It is located about 1741 m above sea level, the perimeter being 0.2244km & the […]
Raliah
Wilderness This is a large dam in the Coonoor taluk, used for supplying drinking water to Coonoor town. The reservoir and wetland are situated in the upper area with a forest of Acacia, Eucalyptus and some sholas as catchments. The wetland is vast. There is a large water body and then a dry, swampy region. […]
Tarnadmund
Rural Tarnadmund can be accessed through the Ooty Gudalur road through a diversion to the Glenmorgan region. Just before the Glenmorgan estate, a diversion takes us straight to Taranadmund village and the wetland which lies about fifty metres from the village. The Taranadmund wetland would lie under the definition of a classic wetland with a […]
Ammugal
Wildnerness Ammugal belongs to the category of wilderness wetland. Though, it could be considered as a sample, yet there have been numerous more instances of wetlands that we have not been able to monitor or survey. Most of the forest areas have a dominance of wetlands in various stages of growth. Ammugal is located in […]
Thiashola
Wilderness Thiashola is located near the Hindustan Lever Tea factory in the southwestern corner of the district. It is located at a high point, almost 2200 metres above sea level. This wetland has also been converted and modified immensely for human needs. Threats Various disturbances were noted such as conversion, digging and removal of plants. […]
Kinnakorai
The general location of the wetland is towards the extreme western corner of the district. It is amongst the last inhabited Badaga village in the Nilgiris district. Kinnakorai ranks as the most polluted wetland surveyed by our group and upon discussions with other wetland teams, we found that it come a close second in terms […]
Manjoor bazaar
Manjoor bazaar is located near the market place of Manjoor and forms another story of neglect and subsequent extinction. Though, some parts of the wetland is still maintained yet there has been a lot of disturbance due the following reasons – – Burial Ground – Encroachment – Heavy biotic pressure – Revenue Status – Problem […]
