Mangroves
A total ban on recuperation and creation on wetlands in Maharashtra which called for timely action against violations was ordered on Wednesday by the Bombay high court. A wetland is any land bordering a water body, which gives a distinct eco-system. This could be coastal or inland and include mangroves, marshes and swamps. Justices V [...] Continue Reading »
As per a recent civic study, Mumbai has grown in size – by 20 sq km of land. A survey to map the city’s existing land use (ELU) shows that Mumbai has grown from 438 sq km (as per the 1991 development plan) to 457.17 sq km. However, the new finding is contrary to marked [...] Continue Reading »
Destruction of mangroves is progressing along the shores of Vembanad Lake. In the Udayamperoor area of the Vembanad Lake, massive destruction of mangroves continues without any interference from the environmentalists or from the local people. Wetlands and mangroves serve as the main cooling agents of the surroundings and maintain a balance between the heat and [...] Continue Reading »
The apex court has asked the builder to restore the green stretch adjoining the Gorai creek to its original state within 60 days. Upholding the contempt petition filed by the Mumbai’s suburban collector, the SC also ordered the builder to remove excess debris dumped on the mangrove patch. The Supreme Court, on Monday, took note [...] Continue Reading »
Residents association in Versova, Andheri-Mumbai, has decided to set up a security cordon around the mangrove cover in the area.The association says it decided to take matters into their own hands because of the repeated attempts by land sharks to appropriate the mangroves. Despite several complaints from the area`s residents, the official machinery was unable [...] Continue Reading »
