Forest Minister inspects Pulicat bird sanctuary
Tamil Nadu Forest Minister R.V. Ranjith Kumar inspected the Pulicat Bird Sanctuary to review conservation efforts and habitat management. He issued directives regarding water salinity, the removal of invasive species, and the improvement of eco-tourism facilities.
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Reflects government efforts in biodiversity conservation and the management of protected ecological zones.
Tamil Nadu Forest Minister R.V. Ranjith Kumar on Thursday inspected the Pulicat Bird Sanctuary and reviewed measures for its protection, habitat management and biodiversity conservation, an official release said.
The Minister travelled by boat and inspected the lake, islands, bird habitats and the bar mouth area, and directed officials to maintain the ecological health of the wetland by addressing issues related to water regime and salinity.
He also directed the scientific removal of Prosopis from the islands, strengthening of protection and monitoring arrangements, filling of staffing requirements and clear demarcation of sanctuary boundaries. Officials were asked to improve visitor amenities, cleanliness and coordination with the Fisheries department.
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