Algal flora of Betana wetland, Morang, Nepal

Abstract

There are different wetland ecosystems, different resources, diversity of environment and habitat, and diversity of resource user groups in a region. Local communities exploit these resources and incorporate them into their livelihood strategies. Among these biological diversities, fish are most important and most noticeable wetland resources because they pass through markets and have a recognized role in food supply. Indigenous communities depend on exploiting wetland fisheries. Since past few years, wetlands are degrading rapidly. Poor indigenous communities still relay on catching fish. These communities have characterized by unsuitable living conditions, low level of education, lack of skills and assets and inadequate services which would permit diversification of their livelihoods. We can notice such peculiar activities around the Pangre Jhalas wetland.

Freshwater Algae (Excluding Diatoms and Red Algae) from Hasina Wetland, Sundar Haraicha, Morang, Nepal

“…Jha and Kargupta (2006) had described bluegreen algae from Sapta Koshi Basin but Hasina Wetland region has not been explored yet. Rai (2011a) studied algal flora of Betana wetland, Morang and reported 23 taxa including 6 diatoms which were new for the country. Similarly, Shrestha et al (2013) had studied algae of Itahari and its adjoining area and reported 52 taxa.…”

Algae of Itahari Municipality and its adjoining area, Eastern Nepal

“…Algal flora of Betana pond has been studied previously reporting a total 23 taxa belonging to the classes cyanophyceae (6), chlorophyceae (1) and bacillariophyceae (16) (Rai, 2011 It is clear from the above discussion that the algae diversity of Nepal is very diverse. The Topography, altitudinal ranges and climate zone of Nepal provided a conducive environment for greater algal diversity.…”

A Preliminary Study on Birdlife of Betana Wetland, Belbari, Morang District, SE-Nepal

“…The wetland area remains surrounded by Sal forest from east, north and west sides whereas Mahendra highway lies adjacent on its south. The depth of the pond varies from 0.5 to 1.5 m in the dry season and 1 to 2.5 m in monsoon season [9]. The study area experiences a tropical monsoon climate with winter, summer and rainy seasons in a year.…”