In this study, the functions and threats of Suraha Tal Wetland are identified by the stated preference method and weightage is given according to their rank. The objective of the study is to determine the total economic value of Suraha Tal Wetland. The direct value can be drawn from the market price and from a survey of the stakeholders. Suraha Tal Wetland is also famous for the presence of the Jai Prakash Narayan Birds Sanctuary, which makes it a biodiversity-enriched area. The indirect value has been drawn from a review of the literature on Suraha Tal Wetland and the relevance of this literature is justified through the comprehensive meta-analysis (CMA) software. The total valuation of the wetland has been calculated. The paper concludes with suggestions for a few management strategies for better wetland management.

Forest affect the hydrology of watersheds in various and complex ways, by increasing evapo-transpiration, increasing infiltration, intercepting cloud moisture, reducing the nutrient load of runoff, and more. Even dry deciduous forests, which receive less rainfall, serve as natural filter and maintain the water budget throughout the year. This study highlights the brief remarks on dry deciduous forest through intervention on water and soil. In this field research study, an attempt is made to assess the quantum of the stream flow and to check the water quality and soil texture with reference to study area related to maintenance of forest hydrology. Results showed that the deciduous forest reduced the magnitude of peak discharge during rainy months and ultimately forest controls excess runoff in the downstream. Thus forests induce infiltration which leads to more uniform flow round the year. The water quality results indicated that the suspended solids as well as coliform and fecal coliform are reduced substantially prior to forest lands compared to disturbed forest. It is also observed that soil cover may be favourable in terms of amount of nutrients for the plant growth in the disturbed catchment.

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