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Coastal and Wetland Biodiversity Management Project BGD/99/G31 Hakaluki Haor Draft Conservation Management Plan • Develop an M&E framework which uses biological indicators to assess the effectiveness of the demonstration sites as a strategy for the conservation of biodiversity • Introduce mechanisms which allow local community groups to sustainably utilise the range benefits and services provided by well established demonstration sites • Define the parameters which contribute to the successful establishment of a demonstration site to support replication of additional sites throughout the ECA. Primary Outcome/ Output • Demonstration pilot sites identified, established and managed by and for local community groups • Demonstration pilot sites used to educate and raise awareness Constraints • May be difficult to agree on suitable sites • Obtaining permission from local land-owners and relevant government agencies may prove slow and cumbersome • Communities may not support the concept of demonstration sites over the long-term 7.2.3 Wildlife Sanctuaries There are a number of sites throughout the ECA which are particularly significant for the conservation of ecologically important or threatened plant and animal species/ communities. The need to establish sanctuaries to protect critically endangered species such as the Lesser Adjutant (Leptoptilos javanicus), Pallas Fish Eagle, Ganges River Dolphin (Platanisea gangetica), Common Otter (Lutra lutra), Phayre’s Langur (Trachypithecus phayrei), Reticulated Python (Python reticulata), the Asiatic Soft-Shell Turtle (Chitra indica), Bacha (Eutropiichthys vacha), Bagha Air (Bagarius bagarius), Rita (Rita rita), and Gharua (Clupisoma garua) is particularly urgent (add other species as required here). A significant number of sites have already been identified as wildlife sanctuaries especially for the protection of birds and fish. Initial work to prioritise these sites has been undertaken but in many cases further research and data collection is required. Management Actions • Raise awareness among local community groups about the ecological importance of establishing bird sanctuaries especially for globally significant and nationally threatened species • Raise awareness among local community groups about the ecological and socio-economic importance of wildlife sanctuaries especially in relation to threatened and vulnerable species of fish as these coming under increasing pressure from unsustainable and unregulated fishing practices • Continue to survey, identify and prioritise suitable sites as sanctuaries for the protection of biodiversity in particular species and communities whose survival depends upon immediate deployment of conservation measures • Identify and articulate major rehabilitation and protection requirements and develop a plan for the effective management of each sanctuary identified • Work with local communities and relevant government agencies to establish sanctuaries especially for the most vulnerable species Prepared by UNOPS Consultant Mr. Sulma Warne August/ September 2005 for Project BGD/99/G31 21
Coastal and Wetland Biodiversity Management Project BGD/99/G31 Hakaluki Haor Draft Conservation Management Plan • Identify mechanisms to ensure that sanctuaries are established under an appropriate legal framework which supports biodiversity conservation • In collaboration with local communities and relevant government agencies, develop suitable frameworks for effective long-term management of the sanctuaries • Prepare agreements involving relevant parties involved in the management of the sanctuaries • Develop an M&E framework which uses biological indicators to assess the effectiveness of the sanctuaries for biodiversity conservation and more particularly species recovery Primary Outcome/ Output • Wildlife sanctuaries are established throughout the ECA and managed in collaboration with local community groups for the protection of biodiversity especially threatened species Constraints • Site selection may conflict with other intended uses • Obtaining permission from local land-owners and relevant government agencies may prove slow and cumbersome • Communities may not necessarily the establishment of all proposed wildlife sanctuaries 7.2.4 Swamp Forest Plantations Not only is the assemblage of swamp forest species found at Hakaluki Haor unique and highly specialised to the seasonal and prolonged inundation of the region, but much of the resident wildlife of the area is highly adapted to this original vegetation that was once abundant throughout the ECA. Many birds including the Pallas Fish Eagle, Grey-Headed Eagle, and Brahminy Kite choose in preference swamp forest species such as Hijol (Beringtonia aucutangulata) and Corotch (Pongamia pinneta) for roosting and nesting; small mammals and reptiles seek refuge and shelter in the shrubs, grasses and reeds which make-up the understory of the swamp forest; and beneath the surface of the water the tangle of roots, stems, shoots and aquatic plant species creates the perfect feeding and breeding ground for Haor fish. With swamp forests now mostly non-existent or highly degraded throughout the Haor, it is now imperative that work commences aimed at restoring and regenerating this original vegetative cover of the ECA. A significant number of important sites where such work can begin have already been identified and initial work to prioritise these sites has commenced. Further research and data collection is required. Management Actions • Raise awareness among local community groups about the ecological importance and urgent need to begin the process of restoring and regenerating the swamp forests of Hakaluki Haor • Continue to survey, identify and prioritise suitable sites for the restoration and regeneration of swamp forests • Identify and articulate major rehabilitation and protection requirements and develop a plan for the effective management of each site identified. In particular, pay attention to threats and pressures such as agricultural encroachment, harvesting especially for fuel and building materials, and cattle grazing • Conduct further research into the impacts of a specific species of sponge which is preventing the growth of plants such Hijol (Beringtonia aucutangulata) and Corotch (Pongamia pinneta) Prepared by UNOPS Consultant Mr. Sulma Warne August/ September 2005 for Project BGD/99/G31 22
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