Functions of Wetlands

  • Habitat to aquatic flora and fauna, various birds, including migratory species.
  • Maintenance of stream flowand Support to specific diversity
  • Filtering sediments and nutrients from surface water
  • Ground water recharging
  • Nutrients recycling
  • Source of drinking water, fish, fodder, fuel, fibreetc
  • Water purification
  • Control rate of runoff in urban areas
  • Flood mitigation
  • Buffer shorelines against erosion
  • Important for sustainable tourism, recreation and cultural heritage
  • Stabilization of local climate
  • Livelihood source for local people
  • Genetic reservoir for various species of plants ....
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