Biodiversity of Pahupuri Beel of Central Brahmaputra Valley zone and its sustainable development

Beels come under the wetlands and are one of the most productive environments in the world. Beels of Assam are storehouse of nutrients and supports a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Due to natural and man-made factors this most productive environment is presently under threats of loss of its many valuable indigenous flora and fauna along with reduction of its original geography. During the present study, an attempt has been made to evaluate the status of flora and fauna of the Pahupuri beel of Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam. Out of the total revenue area 38.0 hectare, presently 35.8 per cent is reduced due to encroachment. The study showed that, 25 per cent of the different plants were in under anthropogenic threat in the beel. Similarly, 25 per cent fish species and 44 per cent birds were also facing anthropogenic threat. Moreover, the endangered level of flora and fauna of the beel was also found at an alarming state. There is a need of enactment of wetland act and enforcement of existing wild life act in letter of spirit.