Research Article

Changes of Land Use and Land Cover with the Diversity of Fishes, Aquatic Plants, and Bird’s Species at Wetland Ecosystem

Table 1

Properties of different wetland ecosystems at Mohanganj Upazila.

Sl. numberName of wetlandAverage area of water body during the rainy season (hectare)Average area of water body during the winter season (hectare)% Water body reduced in winter seasonSource of waterWater lifeTopography of surrounding areaMajor cropsType of wetlandCauses for the reduction of water body during the winter season

1Nagadura26623RainfallMediumFlatRiceNaturalEmbankment, irrigation, low rainfall, and water transfer into another area for sustainable rice farming
2Dingaputa46539627213RainfallHighFlatRiceNatural
3Chadra902629RainfallMediumMedium highRiceNatural
4Sonapeti652234RainfallMediumMedium highRiceNatural
5Aizda59610RainfallLowMedium highRiceNatural
6Firail631829RainfallMediumMedium highRiceNatural
7Nader1051918RainfallMediumMedium highRiceNatural
8Sonarthal652234RainfallMediumMedium highRiceNatural
9Khalaura661827RainfallLowMedium highRiceNatural