Socio-economic impact of wetlands: a study based on Navithanveli DS Division

• Authors: K. Nijamir
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

The prime objective of this study is to assess the socio-economic impact of wetlands in the study area; the secondary objective is to establish the condition of the wetlands and to propose remedial measures. Primary and secondary data were used for this study. As primary data, we employed direct observation, questionnaire survey and group discussion. As secondary data, we utilized statistical data from Navithanveli DS Division, previous researches and general ecological works. In Navithenveli DS Division, inhabitants are benefitted by wetlands in many ways. Paddy cultivations, vegetable cultivation, small-scale fishing, biodiversity, groundwater recharge, gardening, Tule mat industry and water for domestic usages. Indiscriminate activities of inhabitants, unplanned and improper infrastructure have caused many challenges for the wetlands in the study area. Many remedial measures have been recommended to conserve the wetlands in the study area.

Keywords

EN

Navithanveli DS Division; Socio-economy; biodiversity; groundwater recharge; paddy cultivation; wetland

Discipline

• ENVIRONMENT_&_ECOLOGY: ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGY

• Publisher: Scientific Publishing House „DARWIN”
• Journal: World News of Natural Sciences
• Year: 2017
• Volume: 14
• Pages: 116-123

Contributors

author

K. Nijamir

• Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts & Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil, Sri Lanka

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• Document Type: article