Issue |
Knowl. Managt. Aquatic Ecosyst.
Number 392, 2009
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Article Number | 03 | |
Number of page(s) | 8 | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/kmae/2009009 | |
Published online | 12 May 2009 |
Environmental challenges to the mangrove wetlands of North Malabar (Kerala), India: Their sustainable development and influence on local people
Les défis environnementaux dans les zones humides de mangrove au Nord-Malabar (Kerala) : le développement durable et son influence sur les populations
1
Department of P.G. Studies and Research in Botany, Sir Syed College, Taliparamba, Kerala, India
2
Stress Physiology Lab, Department of Botany, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar 608 002, Tamil Nadu, India
Corresponding author: abdul79jaleel@yahoo.co.in
Received:
3
October
2008
Accepted:
25
March
2009
Revised:
19
February
2009
Wetlands, including mangroves, perform several functions such as inundation control, and protection from erosion, storm, floods and tidal damage, and generate goods and products such as fish and forest resources. These functions are of fundamental importance for society. The present study aims to identify the challenges of the mangrove wetlands of north Malabar, their uses and socio-economic influence on local people, and the value of ecosystem services, and to suggest the way forward for sustainable development.
Résumé
Les zones humides, dont les mangroves, assurent plusieurs fonctions comme le contrôle des inondations, la protection contre l’érosion, les tempêtes, les inondations et les dommages dûs aux marées. Elles génèrent des biens et des produits comme les ressources piscicoles et forestières. Ces fonctions sont d’une importance essentielle pour la société. La présente étude identifie les problèmes des zones humides de mangrove du Nord-Malabar, les usages et leur influence socio-économique sur les populations locales, la valeur des services écologiques rendus et suggère des pistes pour un développement durable.
Key words: wetlands / mangroves / ecosystem service value / environmental challenges / North Malabar
Mots clés : zones humides / mangrove / valeur des services écologiques / défi environnemental / Nord-Malabar
© ONEMA, 2009
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