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    Sundarban Delta , Purbasha Eco Helpline

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    AD ‘5 we \) VG SZINe2. Excursion conducted by : SUNDARBAN ECOTOURISM®, The estucrine dense mangrove forest spread over approximately 4200 sq kms with various mangrove species flora & fauna, & the natural eco destination and ‘of great academic interest for the stuclents and research workers of Biological ‘science & Geography. The flagship species of this forest is the Bengal Tiger. It is the natural habitation for this wonderful animal. The presence of Golpata in abundance is the natural ‘camouflage of the Tigers that save this magnificent cs J also help these animals tocatch ther prays. Spotted deer, wid bores, estuarne crocodiles, from poacher 1er Monitor Lizards resembling the dragons are the natural obpcts for anal lovers and zoologsts. The students, research workers on biologed arena always find ts destination as their natural ‘choice for study trips. ‘The avifauna species like Kingtshers, white balled eagles, adjutant storks are in ‘common sight. During the low tide you have the chances to see wonderful marne creatures on the mudflats experience. The natures own mage of high tide and low tide. The mudflat ‘during the low tide, show varity of manera s ike Rhizophores with sti root Pneumataphores having breathing rot, Phoenix. Sundan . Gavan and mary other ‘Species attracts the students and eco-lovers to this wondertu forest land, ‘Various types of Crabs, fishes, snakes, muctskippers, mollssks and many more ‘marine species attracts the Sunderban bio diversity overs and research workers. The dense forest is accessible only through the water wi wWonderlul experience for the eco tourism lovers, students of bioiogy . Geography to know the Sunderban mangrove world and enrich thei experience and knowedge. ‘We as the eco tourtsm and nature lovers never like to endanger this magnificent ‘destination by converting this wonderland a lazy, fun lovers tourist spot for general tourism. Growth in excess of tourism infrastructure wil damage the natural ecological balance snd making of huge hotels, constructing big structures, bridges wil ‘endanger the €co spot. As soon as this area is promoted as general tourst spot the olution hazards of both sound and environment wil be unavoidable, By imposing ules these dangers can not be avokied. ‘We beliove that there should be develooment in this area kes ‘ecologies balance and need of the areas. Welcoming the real Eco Lover Societies 1o {uplift the economy of the zone by encouraging the vilagers to arrange hame stays for thenature loving tourssts who wil not only contribute for the fancial develooenent of the vilagers but will also enrich themseives by exchange ot ideas, experiences and ew ideas of eco development. Introduction of mobile cyber education on boats, construction of eco huts inthe wilages with the active participation ofthe ¥ilagers with basic infrastructural needs, plantation of new trees, and environment based vegetable & fruit trees wil enrich the willagers in a natural way. Improving & uplifting the fisancial status of the rural mass by way of utlizing the natural Tesources & man power wil help this ares to grow enormously only the seliess devotion of the Social Workers and eco floving workers may bring the real and total development of the area wich is prone to all kinds of natural calamities like Flood & storm. We want the cooperation of the local administration, viagers . poitcians, the state & Central Government 10.come forweet to futl our ambitious dreams for the Sunderban development in a natal way uAllzing its own resources, land facilites. And not promoting this area as the general tourism hub - which will only attract the self centered business: ‘community who are notin any way connected to this area and thus it is an Help Sundarban area to become a nature study centre for the students & research workers , and not a general tourksm ‘centre to flit the ambition of short term interested people of the area without any interest and love for this area. and form this are nikdea Place of Nature Study. OUR PROJECTED PLAN OF ACTIONS: “8 Formanature study society for the development the area: 12 Mere involvement of the local youths and senior citizens Develop small eco cottages in the villages with the help of vilagers. This wilhelp them to earn by ‘of utzing the own spare land, tribute & attract t to utilze villagers t natural & social wi introduce solar power & bio gas the area free plan from polkaion stes 10 keep Introduce few mobile study centers on Boats run by solar / altemative source of energy to study computer education in masses to enighten the mass. 148 Distribution of free computer education kits to select students /ferniies toheip them to remain connected to the developing word. * Fon ns Lo SUNDARBAN *? ‘There are in total 84 species of plants & trees are seen in the Sunderban swamp forest lands. As the Sunderban sol fas under the tidal swamp clas with salt water around , the flora of this region are mainly the tidal swamp forest, brakish plants, palms & salt water Mangrove type forests. The northem boundary and new depositions home the Baen trees (Avicennia Marina, A. ‘Alba, A Offichals) surrounded by Dhani Grass (Or ‘coarctata). The Baen trees are then replaced by Genwa (Excoeceria agallochal & Goran {Ceriops spp ) While the easter & southern part nurture the plants i Garjan (Rhizophora spp). Kankra plant ( Bruguiera spp) & Sundari (Herttiera fornes). The relatively high lancs with ‘compact sot allows the plantation of Hental ( Phoensx spp) There ae limited existence of Passur (Xylocarpus Sp),Golpata Palm swarrs (Nipa truticans) & Dhunckl ( Xylocarpus granatum) Introduction of Environment tation of Nature Study Ci y Sutable Agricultural practioes entre solect vila We FAUNA SUNDARBAN © Sundarban mangrove forest is the single largast home of the Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigrs ), Sundarban is also the only mangrove forest in the world having the tiger as ts indigenous population. As per 2004 census, the tiger Population in Indian Sundarban is around 274, out of which Sundarban Tiger Reserve and South 24-Parganas Forest Division have 249 Tigers. tigers respectively. There are 58 species of mammals, 55 species of reptiles anc around 248.bird species. Sundarbans also harbours a good number of rare and yeatened animals including Estuarine Crocodile ( Fishing Cat (Fels vverrina), Common otter { Lutra lutra ), Water Monitor lzard { Vararis Salvator) Gangetic Dolphin ( Platinista gangetica ), Snubfin dolphin (Orcela brevirostris), River Terrapin (Batagur baska), iarine tistles tke Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olvacea) Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas), Hawksbit Turtle (Erimochelys imbricata). Six species of Shark and Ray, which are found here, are included in Schedule! of Wilde (Protection) Act. These indicate that Sundsrban Reserved Forestis anatural biodiversity hot spot. Other mammals comprise of Wi boars, Spotted deer, Porcupines and Rhesus macaque. Among the reptiles, the King cobra, tne common cobra, Banded krait, Russells Viper comprise the community of venomous reptiles, while the Python, Chequered Kil-Back, Dhaman , Green Whip Snake and several other species constitute the non venomous snakes. According to Hunter's written in 1878, “Tigers, Leopards, Rhine Buffaloes, Wid Hogs, Wi Cats, Barasinga, Spotted Deer, and Monkeys are the principal 8 found in Suna However, over the last 100 years or s0, due to habitat degradation and ecologic Sundi changes, the faunal compositions in have undergone changes. Some of these snimals in Sundarbans became extinct during the last two nturies like Javan Rhino, Wid butfalo, Swamp deer and Barking} Indian ‘There are 248 species of birds Including a large number of migants from the higher latitudes that visit the area in ‘winter. It consists of Herons, Egrets, Cormorants, Storks, Green Pigeons, Sand Pipers, Large and Small Spoonbill, Darters, Seaguls, Teal, Partridges, great varity of Wid Geese and Ducks. tke Snubfin (rrawady) and Gangetic Dolphin are frequently found in the estuarne rivers, the former being more abundant. The Black Finless Porpoise (Necmers porosus } Is also found in the rhers near the estuary. The marshes and rer offer asylum t varne Crocodile, one of the most endangered and the largest of crocodiles. A wide variety and assortments of fish, Sc, crabs and prawns inhabit the estuaries. The amphibious Penopthalmus sp. and Boleopthalmus sp. ‘Also found ara Whale Shark, Tiger ww fish, Guitar fish and some a (lisha), Setionna breviceps , Setipinnst taty , Gudusia chapra etc. Among the crustaceans, commonly found are the One Armed Fiddler Crab { Uca spp) and the two species of tricbite { Tactypleus gigus and Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda) . The teri. also known as the Horse Shoe Crab, which isknown as alving jon owing to its medicinal value and nud-skipper fish such 3 srouse considerable nter Shark, Hammer Headed Shark, ‘ommon edie fish @.g. Hi and needs ser uncontrofed nf SECT SUN BAN ~® Insects abound in the forests amongst which the honey bee ( Apis dorssta ) is a sourve of Considerable income for the poor people living in tinge. The inendly insect helps the honey Collactors to eam ther Ivelnood though itis very dangerous and often fatalas the tiger attacks tohoney collectors & fishermen are commen incidences. Sunderban Delta is thus the perfect destination for the Excursion & Study Tours of the Students of various Discipline such as Botany, Zoology, Geography, Social Science and Environment Studies. The nature lovers paradise sunderban should be more beautitulin days to come and we all should take such Effort to protect this virgin place from further destruction due to fauitylanduses and make it a lousy fun loving tourist spot - which will only destroy this beautifulnature Study Center a ll Pn SOCIAL LIFE OF © SUNQERBAN VILLAGES The farrring 's the principal occupation of the people of Sunderban. The peopl lve in the villages agjoir which is alerming and dangers torn tiger attack point of view. The villagers fight day & right for their survival. The regular hardship for the daly existence have united the society members to live frendly & has given rise to the non communal fraternal relationship among the people Of the area. The people of this area are unique in their occupation and ifestyle, faiths, rtuais and beliefs - farmers, fishermen, wood collectors, honeycollectors and poachers, Members of both Hindu and Muslim communities worship the same Gods and Goddesses. The two most famous ‘among them are Dakshin Ray and Banabbi. Dakshin Ray is worshiped as the God of Tiger and all those who enter the forests for subsistence, worship Dakshin Ray irespective of their caste, creed and religon, Banabibi, on the other hand, & considered as the protector of the inhabitants of the forests. Sheis populerbo aero Hindus and Muslims STANDARD @ COST San oacune Excursion and Study T SERVICES INCLUDED ° oa Standard Services included: © By Road transportation ton Kohat ‘Gaakhal Jetty. The s2@ of vehicle according to group sizes ( Bus/ Travater/ Winger) wen Boats for the entire Sundarban Trawet , n Superior Resorts ry Man Permits, Boat Permts & Govt. Forest Guide Foes: © inteneive travel n the creeks, vers and mangrove forest © Exchusive Mo = Twh/Trpie Shering accommodation Shargher Mus 10 998 the a forestaton of Mangrove © Study of Agicutral & Forest species specialy reed to the Study of various merne species seen during the Low tide © Interaction with the surving victens of Forest arimats © Interaction with the loca inhabitants of Sundertan © Study of Social ba avis & coc systore

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