Documentation of Riparian Biodiversity of an Urban River Stretch - A Citizen's Initiative

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Rivers in urban areas are facing multidimensional threats ranging from untreated sewage discharge, garbage and debris dumping, developmental projects to illegal encroachment on banks. Still few river stretches harbor rich riparian biodiversity. Such need protection avoid further degradation. These serve as ideal ecosystem adding ecological value of the area. The present study deals with documentation biodiversity stretch Pune, Maharashtra. This area is a confluence zone Mula Ram rivers. River undergoes processes during her flow flood regimes. adds making region not only but acts like sponge for flooding water, temperature control, ground water recharge creating green lungs local region. Ecological include formation an island, braiding channel, rocky outcrops, riffles pools etc. All this together create specific habitats diverse species. part plain has presence live springs. objective was document floral avian help public participation view protecting During we have recorded about 70 species 60 at zone. riverbank harbours thick patch typical vegetation comprising Pongamia pinnata, Syzygium cumini, heyneanum, Salix tetrasperma Ficus racemosa. Regular monitoring observations being carried out by group active citizens who members Jeevitnadi Living Foundation. vigilance, year round helping stretch. Some major stresses faced serene forest projects. Point non-point sources pollution release Sewage Treatment Plant situated confluence, discharge waste dumping slum dwellers along River.

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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Ecological Society

سال: 2021

ISSN: ['2278-0823']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54081/jes.027/05