Mangrove News
A study by the BNHS of the path of migratory birds was also approved in the meeting, the release stated.
The plan, which entails an expenditure of Rs 35 crore, will be implemented in three phases, with Bhiwandi being covered initially, then central and western Mumbai, and Navi Mumbai and Thane creek flamingo sanctuary in the last phase.
For decades, the mangrove belt of Sundarbans has witnessed cutting of mangrove tress by a section of local communities in certain areas especially in the reserve forests administered by two districts - North and South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
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