06-bioresourcesstatu.. - M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
06-bioresourcesstatu.. - M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation
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REGIONAL PLAN<br />
RATNACRI-SINDHUDUHG RESOURCE PEGION<br />
TALUKAIVISE POPI.lLATION DENSITY<br />
RATNAGIRI ~ SINOHUOURG P.E(,IONAl PLANNING BOARO<br />
Until 2000 it was not known that there is<br />
Xylocarpus granatum existing along West Coast<br />
of India. This species is reported from Malvan<br />
tahsil. It is uniqueness. X. granatum is a<br />
Critically Endangered mangrove species. The list<br />
of mangroves and associates is given in Annexure<br />
II.<br />
The area is rich in medicinal plants. A list of 124<br />
plants along with parts used with the ecological<br />
status of the species is given in Annexure I.<br />
The Uniqueness of the site is also due to Corals.<br />
Corals are endangered along the Indian coast and<br />
the present site is only one in Maharashtra having<br />
corals, (the corals are being formed and found<br />
near Mumbai in past few years).<br />
Marine algae is yet another attribute of the site for<br />
which it is known. The number of species of algae<br />
found along Malvan Coast goes into hundreds.<br />
LE.GEND<br />
MAP _ 3 Talukwise Population Density<br />
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~ 250:~ ABOVE<br />
_ REGION BOUtfOtlRY<br />
___ STATE BOUNDARY<br />
__ ._ DISTRICT BOUNDARY<br />
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The site is Unique with representiveness for<br />
mangroves, algae, corals, Western Ghat flora and<br />
medicinal plants. It is also unique in faunal<br />
components. It supports more than 13 molluscan<br />
species, two amphibians, 12 reptiles, about 100<br />
bird species, about 10 mammals and several<br />
species of fish.<br />
Taking into account the biodiversity in this marine<br />
habitat, it is proposed by Govt. of Maharashtra to<br />
develop Marine Park at Malvan (Map2).<br />
The. conservation values of the area indicate that<br />
the site is versatile with aquatic and terrestrial<br />
habitats both fresh water and saline/marine<br />
conditions. There is no protection provided to the<br />
area except CRZ Notification. The human<br />
interference is increasing with mangrove<br />
ecosystem where land is being reclaimed. The<br />
Kbarland Development Board is in itself a Great<br />
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