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'''Ghodaghodi Tal''' is a [[Ramsar]] site in western [[Nepal]]. Established in August 2003 it covers an area of 2,563 ha in [[Kailali District]] at an altitude of {{convert|205|m|ft}}.<ref name="nbrb07">Bhuju, U.R., Shakya, P.R., Basnet, T.B., Shrestha, S. (2007) ''Nepal Biodiversity Resource Book. Protected Areas, Ramsar Sites, and World Heritage Sites.'' International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, in cooperation with United Nations Environment Programme, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. Kathmandu, ISBN 978-92-9115-033-5 [http://books.icimod.org/demo/uploads/ftp/Nepal%20Biodiversity%20Resource%20Book.pdf download pdf]</ref> |
'''Ghodaghodi Tal''' is a [[Ramsar]] site in western [[Nepal]]. Established in August 2003 it covers an area of 2,563 ha in [[Kailali District]] at an altitude of {{convert|205|m|ft}} on the |
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lower slopes of the [[Siwalik Hills]]. |
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This Ramsar site consists of a system of around 13 large and shallow [[oxbow lake]]s and ponds with associated marshes and meadows. It is surrounded by [[tropical]] [[deciduous]] forest and some streams along the periphery, which are separated by hillocks.<ref name="nbrb07">Bhuju, U.R., Shakya, P.R., Basnet, T.B., Shrestha, S. (2007) ''Nepal Biodiversity Resource Book. Protected Areas, Ramsar Sites, and World Heritage Sites.'' International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, in cooperation with United Nations Environment Programme, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. Kathmandu, ISBN 978-92-9115-033-5 [http://books.icimod.org/demo/uploads/ftp/Nepal%20Biodiversity%20Resource%20Book.pdf download pdf]</ref> |
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== Fauna == |
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The forest and wetlands serve as a wildlife corridor between the [[Terai]] lowland and the Siwalik Hills. They support critically endangered and vulnerable species including [[Bengal tiger]], [[Smooth-coated otter]], [[Eurasian otter]], [[Swamp deer]], [[Lesser Adjutant|Lesser Adjutant stork]], [[Marsh crocodile]], [[Red-crowned Roofed Turtle|Red-crowned roofed turtle]] and [[Kachuga dhongoka|Three-striped roofed turtle]].<ref name="nbrb07" /> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 16:10, 22 August 2010
| Ghodaghodi Tal | |
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| Location | Nepal |
| Area | 2,563 ha (6,330 acres) |
| Established | August 2003 |
| Governing body | Department of Forests, Ministry of Forests |
Ghodaghodi Tal is a Ramsar site in western Nepal. Established in August 2003 it covers an area of 2,563 ha in Kailali District at an altitude of 205 metres (673 ft) on the lower slopes of the Siwalik Hills. This Ramsar site consists of a system of around 13 large and shallow oxbow lakes and ponds with associated marshes and meadows. It is surrounded by tropical deciduous forest and some streams along the periphery, which are separated by hillocks.[1]
Fauna
The forest and wetlands serve as a wildlife corridor between the Terai lowland and the Siwalik Hills. They support critically endangered and vulnerable species including Bengal tiger, Smooth-coated otter, Eurasian otter, Swamp deer, Lesser Adjutant stork, Marsh crocodile, Red-crowned roofed turtle and Three-striped roofed turtle.[1]
References
- ^ a b Bhuju, U.R., Shakya, P.R., Basnet, T.B., Shrestha, S. (2007) Nepal Biodiversity Resource Book. Protected Areas, Ramsar Sites, and World Heritage Sites. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, in cooperation with United Nations Environment Programme, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. Kathmandu, ISBN 978-92-9115-033-5 download pdf