Research Article | Published: 01 March 2014

Climate change, Tree Canopy and Aquifer influence on Wetland habitat

Arti Garg and Bhavana Joshi

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 21 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 53-62 | 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2014-4OW7FQ | Cite this article

Abstract

Impact of climate change in response to tree canopy and aquifer on the wetlands is portrayed in terms of herbaceous flora of the Nawabgunj Bird Sanctuary (NBS), Uttar Pradesh. The Dicot herbs were most dominant in the wetland zones which receive ample sunlight and have sufficient moisture content suitable for seed establishment, germination and growth of plants. The sparse canopy also helps in maintaining a relatively warmer climate during winters with proper sunlight infiltration and cooler conditions during summers by allowing air currents to reach the ground zones and regulating CO2 levels in the atmosphere, thus creating a climate ideal for birds.

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Garg, A. and Joshi, B., 2014. Climate change, Tree Canopy and Aquifer influence on Wetland habitat. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 21(1), pp.53-62. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2014-4OW7FQ

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