Wise use of Wetlands in Nepal

Rare And Endangered ◽

Over Exploitation ◽

Dry Out ◽

The paper attempts to throw light on Nepal's stride towards the wise use of wetlands in the country. The paper begins with the statement that wetland is a nascent term, which means many things to many people. In general wetlands are taken as the area covered with water for a part of the day or year. Biologically wetlands become the most productive when they dry out periodically. The Ramsar Convention defines wetlands as the "area of marsh, fen, peatlands or water". The global importance of Nepal's wetlands are manifested by the presence of the rare and endangered species of flora and fauna, rest place for migratory birds, waterway for the migratory fishes and availability of wild native rice. Nepal in its journey to the wise use of wetlands has passed through the four stages; primary, awakening, take-off and mass consciousness stages. Nepal's wetlands have been the victim of human conversion, over-exploitation, pollution of water, invasion of invasive species, human encroachment and deposition of sediments. Nepal has already designated wetlands in the Ramsar list and adopted a National Wetland Policy. The paper suggests that the loss of wetlands can be ameliorated by developing a national wetland act and national inventory, forming an interdisciplinary body to look over the issue, controlling invasive species etc. Key words: Wise use, Ramsar site, wetlands, wetland loss, invasive species doi: 10.3126/banko.v19i3.2206 Banko Janakari, Special Issue February 2009, 10-17

Orchids in Rolpa district of Western Nepal: Documentation, stock, trade and conservation

Banko Janakari ◽

10.3126/banko.v20i2.4796 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 3-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

PN Koirala ◽

D Pyakurel ◽

K Gurung

Keyword(s):

Endangered Species ◽

Legal Protection ◽

Systematic Research ◽

Generic Level ◽

Wild Fauna ◽

Threatened And Endangered Species ◽

Rare And Endangered ◽

Propagation Technique ◽

Over Exploitation

Orchids are perennial, epiphytic, terrestrial or lithophytic herbs with roots having multilayered spongy tissues. In Nepal, 363 species of orchids are organized into 97 genera. Orchids fall under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Appendix II but do not fall under the legal protection of any existing national legislation. Habitat loss, forest destruction and degradation and over-exploitation have posed threats to the conservation of orchids in Nepal. The current study aims to document the orchids and estimate the stock of Dendrobium denudans and Dendrobium eriiflorum in a few potential locations of Rolpa district. A total of 36 species were documented in the surveyed 17 Village Development Committees (VDCs). Among them, 31 species were identified up to species level, two species up to generic level and the remaining three were unidentifed. The total stock of D. denudans was highest in Uwa VDC with 11018.08 kg followed by Seram VDC with the stock of 9982.57 kg. Similarly, D. eriiflorum stock in Seram, Siuri and Jaimakasala VDCs were 22750.01 kg, 7039.67 kg and 4933.46 kg, respectively. This study recommends a systematic research on the propagation technique; complete indexing of orchids; and inclusion of orchids in the Red Data Book on the threatened and endangered species. Orchid reserves in orchid hotspots should be established for the preservation and promotion of regeneration activities. The rare and endangered species should be preserved in botanic gardens. In addition to scientific attempts, the country should launch and implement a very firm regulation for their protection. Key words: Orchids; Dendrobium denudans; Dendrobium eriiflorum; distribution; conservation; Rolpa district DOI: 10.3126/banko.v20i2.4796 Banko Janakari Vol.20(2) 2010 pp.3-13

Aspek Hukum Pelestarian Lahan Basah pada Situs Ramsar di Indonesia (Studi Terhadap Implementasi Konvensi Ramsar 1971 di Taman Nasional Tanjung Puting)

Mimbar Hukum - Fakultas Hukum Universitas Gadjah Mada ◽

10.22146/jmh.29577 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 30 (2) ◽

pp. 246

Author(s):

Alam Surya Anggara

Keyword(s):

Sense Of Belonging ◽

National Park ◽

Ramsar Site ◽

Ramsar Convention ◽

Central Kalimantan ◽

Wise Use ◽

Ecosystem Protection ◽

Peatland Degradation ◽

AbstractThe Ramsar Convention have been transformed and implemented into Indonesian law. In practice, still found non-synchronized regulations that have not been able to implement the sustainable and wise use of wetlands. The prevention of peatland degradation must be holistic by involving the community and make intens socialization in order to create a sense of belonging and ownership. It is the purpose of this article to analyze the implementation of the Ramsar Convention 1971 on the peatland ecosystem protection and management at Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kalimantan, and related to how Government efforts and policy to prevent the degradation of peatland since it was established as Ramsar Site in Indonesia.IntisariKetentuan-ketentuan dalam Konvensi Ramsar telah dilaksanakan dan ditransformasikan ke dalam peraturan perundang-undangan di Indonesia. Dalam praktiknya, masih ditemukan peraturan-peraturan yang tidak sinkron, sehingga belum dapat melaksanakan komitmen pemanfaatan lahan basah secara bijaksana dan berkelanjutan. Upaya pencegahan degradasi gambut harus dilaksanakan secara holistik dengan mengikutsertakan masyarakat dan mengintensifkan sosialisasi agar tercipta sense of belonging, dan ownership. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi Konvensi Ramsar 1971 terkait perlindungan dan pengelolaan ekosistem gambut di Taman Nasional Tanjung Puting, Kalimantan Tengah. Sekaligus untuk melihat sejauh mana upaya Pemerintah dalam mencegah degradasi ekosistem gambut, sejak Tanjung Puting ditetapkan sebagai Situs Ramsar di Indonesia.

Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites)

10.29104/wins.l.0073.2018 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Tales Carvalho-Resende

Keyword(s):

Surface Water ◽

Ramsar Convention ◽

International Convention ◽

Wise Use ◽

The World ◽

International Importance ◽

The City ◽

Ramsar Sites are wetlands considered to be of international importance. The international convention which forms the basis for their identification is commonly referred to as the "Ramsar Convention" after the city in Iran where the convention was signed in 1971. The Convention is an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. There are currently over 2,200 Ramsar Sites around the world. They cover over 2.1 million square kilometres, an area larger than Mexico. For more information, visit: www.ramsar.org Biodiversity Surface water

Ramsar Convention and the Wise Use of Wetlands: Rethinking Inclusion

Ecological Restoration ◽

10.3368/er.39.01-02.36 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 39 (1-2) ◽

pp. 36-44

Author(s):

Deepa Joshi ◽

Bryce Gallant ◽

Arunima Hakhu ◽

Sanjiv De Silva ◽

Cynthia McDougall ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Ramsar Convention ◽

Wise Use ◽

Wise use of wetlands, the Ramsar Convention on wetlands, and the need for an Asian Regional Wetlands Training Initiative

Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management ◽

10.1080/146349801753509131 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 235-242

Author(s):

Arthur H. Mitchell

Keyword(s):

Ramsar Convention ◽

Wise Use ◽

Training Initiative ◽

Wise Use Of Wetlands ◽

Ramsar Convention On Wetlands

Wise use of wetlands under the Ramsar Convention: a challenge for meaningful implementation of international law

Journal of Environmental Law ◽

10.1093/jel/12.1.21 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 21-42 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

D Farrier

Keyword(s):

International Law ◽

Ramsar Convention ◽

Wise Use ◽

Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance–Improving Conservation Outcomes

Frontiers in Environmental Science ◽

10.3389/fenvs.2021.643367 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

Author(s):

R. T. Kingsford ◽

G. Bino ◽

C. M. Finlayson ◽

D. Falster ◽

J.A. Fitzsimons ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Western Europe ◽

Ramsar Site ◽

Ramsar Convention ◽

Wise Use ◽

Ecological Character ◽

The World ◽

International Importance ◽

Site Network ◽

Key Indicators ◽

The Ramsar Convention (or the Convention on Wetlands), signed in 1971, was one of the first international conservation agreements, promoting global wise use of wetlands. It has three primary objectives: national designation and management of wetlands of international importance; general wise use of wetlands; and international cooperation. We examined lessons learnt for improving wetland conservation after Ramsar’s nearly five decades of operation. The number of wetlands in the Ramsar Site Network has grown over time (2,391 Ramsar Sites, 2.5 million km2, as at 2020-06-09) but unevenly around the world, with decreasing rate of growth in recent decades. Ramsar Sites are concentrated in countries with a high Gross Domestic Product and human pressure (e.g., western Europe) but, in contrast, Ramsar Sites with the largest wetland extent are in central-west Africa and South America. We identified three key challenges for improving effectiveness of the Ramsar Site Network: increasing number of sites and wetland area, improved representation (functional, geographical and biological); and effective management and reporting. Increasing the number of sites and area in the Ramsar network could benefit from targets, implemented at national scales. Knowledge of representativeness is inadequate, requiring analyses of functional ecotypes, geographical and biological representativeness. Finally, most countries have inadequate management planning and reporting on the ecological character of their Ramsar Sites, requiring more focused attention on a vision and objectives, with regular reporting of key indicators to guide management. There are increasing opportunities to rigorously track ecological character, utilizing new tools and available indicators (e.g., remote sensing). It is critical that the world protect its wetlands, with an effective Ramsar Convention or the Convention on Wetlands at the core.

Cryobanking of Amphibian Genetic Recourses in Russia: Past and Future

Russian Journal of Herpetology ◽

10.30906/1026-2296-2019-26-6-319-324 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (6) ◽

pp. 319-324

Author(s):

Victor K. Uteshev ◽

Edith N. Gakhova ◽

Ludmila I. Kramarova ◽

Natalia V. Shishova ◽

Svetlana A. Kaurova ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Genetic Material ◽

Reproductive Technologies ◽

Cell Biophysics ◽

Amphibian Species ◽

Modern Biology ◽

Long Term Storage ◽

Current State ◽

Rare And Endangered ◽

Academy Of Sciences

In modern biology, a search for efficient and safe ways of long-term storage of animal genomes is vital for the survival of rare and endangered species. To date, the only reliable method of prolonging the preservation of genome is deep freezing of somatic and reproductive cells, including spermatozoa. Here we overview the current state of reproductive technologies and present the cryopresevation strategies of genetic material of selected amphibian species. These strategies were developed at the Institute of Cell Biophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Pushchino, Russia. Cryopreservation could help managing the threatened populations of amphibian species through genome storage and mediate the production of healthy animals from the stored material.

ЗУБРЫ НА СЕВЕРЕ РОССИИ — НАСТОЯЩЕЕ И БУДУЩЕЕ

Molochnoe i miasnoe skotovodstvo ◽

10.33943/mms.2019.3.31722 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 42-44

Author(s):

I.V. GUSAROV ◽

V.A. OSTAPENKO ◽

T.V. NOVIKOVА

Keyword(s):

Biological Diversity ◽

Climatic Conditions ◽

Economic Consequences ◽

European Bison ◽

The North ◽

Rare And Endangered ◽

Relationship Of ◽

First Time ◽

The Relationship

Впервые в мире создана популяция зубров на территории 60 градусов северной широты. В новых климатических условиях разведения и сохранения зубров определены и проанализированы факторы существования вида на севере Европейской части РФ. Выявлены признаки, динамика численности, которые являются составной частью системы, предназначенной для управления биоразнообразием. Интродукция, являясь процессом введения в экосистему нехарактерных для нее видов, может усиливать изменения биоценозов как положительно, так и отрицательно. Насколько быстро и успешно проходит процесс адаптации заселенного вида, и усматривается его влияние на окружающую среду зависит дальнейшее существование зубров и в целом биоразнообразия. В статье обсуждаются вопросы взаимоотношения зубров с другими видами копытных и хозяйственной деятельностью человека, а также дальнейшим использованием зубров в сельскохозяйственном производстве. Пластичность зубров, выявление изменений и их анализ при вселении видов в новые условия обитания необходимы не только для определения развития или деградации биоценозов и в целом экосистемы, но и прогноза социально-экономических последствий интродукции как одного из методов сохранения редких и исчезающих видов фауны.For the first time in the world, a bison population has been created in an area of 60 degrees north latitude. In the new climatic conditions of breeding and preservation of bison, the factors of the species existence in the north of the European part of the Russian Federation are identified and analyzed. The signs, dynamics of abundance, which are an integral part of the system designed to manage biodiversity are identified, since the preservation of biological diversity on the planet is one of the main problems of our time. Introduction, being the process of introducing non-typical species into an ecosystem, can enhance changes in biocenoses, both positively and negatively. The question posing sounds especially when it comes to such a large hoofed animal as the European bison. How quickly and successfully the process of adaptation of the universe takes place and its environmental impact is seen depends on the continued existence of bison and biodiversity in general. The article discusses the relationship of bison with other types of ungulates and human activities, as well as the further use of bison in agricultural production. How these issues will be resolved positively depends on the future of these animals. Thus, the plasticity of bison, the identification of changes and their analysis, with the introduction of species into new habitat conditions is necessary not only to determine the development or degradation of biocenoses and the ecosystem as a whole, but also to predict the socio-economic consequences due to the introduction as one of the methods of preserving rare and endangered species of fauna.