Ecological Significance and Conservation Issues of Internationally Important Wetlandsof Nepal: A Review

Authors

  • Roshan Singh Thagunna Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Nepal
  • Rajan Subedi Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus
  • Rajkumar Koirala Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jfnrm.v3i1.60108

Keywords:

Ramsar sites, framework Analysis, Conservation issues, Management response

Abstract

Wetlands, once considered unproductive land, are now recognized as highly productive ecosystems with significant biodiversity. Nepal has 10 wetlands listed on the Ramsar Sites but their degradation is becoming a growing concern. Therefore, this review paper investigates the ecological significance and conservation issues of internationally important wetlands in Nepal using an analytical framework called DPSIR (Driving Force-Pressure-State-Impact-Response). The study discovered that wetlands offer various advantages, encompassing ecological, economic, aesthetic, religious, and socio-cultural benefits. Nevertheless, they face obstacles such as encroachment, pollution, sedimentation, the invasion of non-native species, and the decline of biodiversity, which endanger their ecological attributes. Despite having a national wetland policy and strategic plan, their implementation is insufficient. The current status of wetlands in Nepal is declining, indicating the urgent need for a review and strong implementation of existing policies, programs, and institutional arrangements.

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Published

2023-11-24

How to Cite

Thagunna, R. S., Subedi, R., & Koirala, R. (2023). Ecological Significance and Conservation Issues of Internationally Important Wetlandsof Nepal: A Review. Journal of Forest and Natural Resource Management, 3(1), 35–52. https://doi.org/10.3126/jfnrm.v3i1.60108

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