*Prepared by

Mizanur Rahman Abdullah all masum Irin Sultana Salma Nasrin

1st Batch Dept. of Tourism and Hospitality Management Faculty of Business Studies University of Dhaka

Welcome

GYPSY

Sundarban
forest The mangrove

Overview

Location & size

Located in the south western part of Bangladesh Lies on the GangesBrahmaputra Delta. Merges with the bay of Bengal. The forest lies under two forest divisions, and four administrative ranges

Consists of about 200 islands. Separated by about 400 interconnected tidal rivers The Sundarbans was originally measured to be of about 16,700 sq. km. Bangladesh received about 2/3 part.

Climate

Classified as tropical moist forest. Temperatures vary between 30o and 21oC High temperatures occur from mid-March to mid-June

Annual rainfall ranges of 16402000 mm. Most rainfall occurs during the monsoon from May to October. Humidity varies from 70% at Satkhira to 80% at Patuakhali.

Biodiversity

Biodiversity

Flora

Fauna

Flora

Sundarban is characterized by.

Fauna

The Sundarban provides a unique ecosystem and a rich wildlife habitat. over 40 mammal species over 270 bird species over 45 reptile species at least 11 amphibian species over 120 fish species an unknown number of invertebrates

The fauna

People and Culture

Number of inhabitants 2.5 million Depen d on Celebrate their life through Bengali folk songs dances Pray to their local deity like

E c c o o T o T u o r u r s m s m

Tourist can enjoy..

Sundarban is a nature's school for the Eco-tourist. Include shyness and cautious attitude of this magnificent animal, Grazing spotted deer Crocodiles basking in the winter sun Lizards moving like the fabled dragons.

Lodging

few accommodation and transportation facilities.

A large well equipped rest house at Hiron point A smaller one at katka Some launches equipped with catering and sleeping facilities Visitors can stay in Khulna and Bagerhat

Activities

Bay of Bengal Exploration Honey Collection (April June) Bonbibi Mela (January) Dubla Rash Purnima Mela Bird-watching Tours Fishing with Trained Otters

Bay of Bengal exploration

Exploring narrow creeks by silent country boat Observing wildlife up close Walking on the beautiful unspoiled sandy beaches along the Bay of Bengal

Honey collection

Visitors can join with the Mowal in their search for precious honey after watching the official opening ceremony.

This can be a true adventure in the field of tiger

Bonbibi Mela

The local people of Sundarban pray for their safety to Bonbibi, The local deity and once a year they arrange a festive occasion with music, theaters, fairs etc.

Economic Value

Sundarban plays a great role in our economy.

Source for livelihood of people

Diminish the devastation power of natural calamities

Source of fuel and raw materials for industries.

Conservation Management

prohibitions for conservation management including.

Management constraints

Geographical position Natural calamity Over exploitation of timber resources and fauna Illegal hunting and trapping Killing and marketing of marine mammals for food

Management challenges

Difficult terrain and poor Infrastructure. Porous international border. Extremely poor fringe Population. Rampant collection of tiger Prawn seedlings. Water pollution. Global warming. Soil erosion.

Poor infrastructure

Porous International Border

A common boundary of approx. 20 km with Bangladesh. Rivers Raimongal and Harinbhanga form boundary with. Large unmanned stretches of border area. High population density with low socio

Extremely poor fringe population

Pollution
Water pollution from large number of vessels plying in the rivers and channels. Release of sewage and chemical effluents upstream Dumping of wastes especially plastic near river bank Mushrooming of numerous tourist lodges

Global warming

Though no concrete studies carried out to this effect

Potential danger in the long run

Protection Regulating Monitoring Eco development initiatives Ecotourism

Recommendati on

Protection
Establishment of new land based camps Special patrolling during sensitive periods Local youth involved in patrolling Floating camps and check posts

Raising awareness
Creation awareness by conducting tours of Forest Protection Committees/Ecodevelopment Committee members and local school children Celebration of Aranya Saptah, Wildlife week and World Environment Day

Regulating ecotourism
Tourist visit has been rising exponentially Last year one lakh people visited Uncontrolled tourism leading to overcrowding, littering and an overall poor visitor satisfaction Meeting with all stakeholders to work out contentious

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