proposed Management plan
Development of Infrastructure, Habitat consolidation and protection
- Construction of a semi permanent structure between the first and second gate in the PA for nature education programme.
- Construction of a ticketing counter, class including electricity and water supply.
- Landscaping and planting on either side of road between the bridge on the Salim Ali road and PA entrance gate with indigenenous tree species.
- Renovation of the existing guard station in the PA
- Consolidation of boundary with permanent cairns
Habitat improvement programme
- Augmenting the natural growth of mangroves.
- Cleaning and maintenance of the existing pond with in PA.
- Augmenting with tree species on the terrestrial ecosystem in the surrounding area of the mangrove in the PA.
- Eradication of exotic weds.
Development of database, research and monitoring
- Conducting bird survey annually.
- Conducting soil and water quality analysis
- Conducting study on flora and fauna.
- Year round monitoring and documentation of avian fauna and other vertebrates in and around the PA.
- Developing a database of biodiversity in the PA
- Regular monitoring of vegetation change, birds and animal population, nesting of birds, siltation in the pond.
- Publicity education and awareness programme
- Conducting one-day natural study camps.
- Purchase of binoculars, telescopes, spotting scopes, laptop, LCD projector etc.
- Construction of two watch points
- Formation of natural trail / broad walkway between the two watch point.
- Erecting hoardings, sign boards, palm lets, broachers etc.