| Author | Uddin, Md. Kamal |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. HS-96-18 |
| Subject(s) | Mangrove ecology--Bangladesh--Chakaria Sundarban
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. HS-96-18 |
| Abstract | Mangroves occur in intertidal zones between the land and the sea. It is one of the
most important productive coastal ecosystems in the world. Bangladesh has the world's
largest compact single block of mangroves namely Khulna Sundarban. There is also
another isolated tract of natural mangroves in the southern district of the country known
as Chakaria Sundarban. The Chakaria Sundarban has been severely degraded due to
expansion of shrimp culture. But mangroves are economically very important in the
economy of Bangladesh as the mangrove produces timber, firewood, bee, bamboo for
paper, and provides plentiful aquatic habitats. A considerable portion of the local
inhabitants depend on the mangrove resources. The clearance of the mangroves obviously
has given rise to the socio economic and environmental problems in the coastal areas of
Bangladesh. The present study investigated the environmental and socio economic impacts
of mangrove destruction in Chakaria Sundarban.
To carry out the present study primary data, secondary data, experimental data, as
well as GIS data have been used. The result shows both positive and negative effects in
the study area. In terms of positive effects, it can be said that shrimp culture is more
profitable than the other landuses in agriculture. But intensification of shrimp culture
carries risks of polluting the aquatic environment by discharging nutrient rich farm
effluents, spreading diseases and destruction of fish population. On the other hand local
people, specially the traditional fishermen have lost their income sources. Some of them
even become jobless.
Therefore, development of coastal areas and protection of the unique coastal
resources, there should be mutually supportive plan and must give serious consideration to
environmental issues, if the development is to be sustainable. |
| Year | 1996 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. HS-96-18 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Tewari, Vinod K.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Hussain, M. Zakir ;Kelkar, Govind |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | ADB - Japan Government; |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1996 |