The Betana wetland, located in Morang’s Belbari, is a renowned tourist destination with Rich in Birdlife, Aquatic Plant Resources | Betana Simsar
The wetlands receive between 500 and 800 visitors every day, according to the wetland’s records, contributing to its yearly revenue of Rs. 15 million.
The marsh is home to a variety of turtle species, fish, birds, and a variety of flora and fauna.
It is well-known for its tranquil atmosphere.
Betana Wetland Community Forest User Group was created in 2061 BS to deal with the region’s conversation.
The discussion committee intended to adopt a 20-year master plan for the region’s growth and promotion.
The committee hopes to promote Betana Wetland as a key tourism destination in collaboration with communities and government agencies.
Aside from the Betana forest, which covers 174.91 hectares, the region also has a 16 percent wetland.
The forest has taken up 98 percent of the land, with only 6% of it being fertile.
The master development plan divides the community forest area into three development categories: social, religious, and economic development.
The master plan also includes a full situational analysis of the wetland’s geological, biological, economic, and social scenarios, as well as a map and overall design of the park’s structure.
Similarly, wetlands officials carry out work in a restricted region in order to conserve the trees in the higher reaches of the wetlands.
They keep an eye on a national wildlife refuge, a crocodile breeding center, an ecological resort, and a research facility.
It also encompasses the protection of native fish species, as well as marine and lands wildlife.
Crocodile breeding and turtle conservation activities are carried out to protect the survival of these threatened species.
In addition to focusing on waste management, the construction of a swimming pool or an artificial lake for boating and fishing is also a high priority.
Additional development projects in the Betana Wetlands are managed by Harit Nepal Development Pvt. Ltd.
The firm is laying electricity lines and developing telephone and internet connection mediums, as well as monitoring drinking water distribution. According to Keshab Aryal, an officer with the contractor company, a technical group of nine employees is involved with this project.
Interaction programs with local officials, lawmakers, journalists, and other stakeholders are held on a regular basis to effectively continue the development of the master plan.
Participants in the interaction program provided feedback on the master project.
Additional development projects in the Betana Wetlands are managed by Harit Nepal Development Pvt. Ltd.
The firm is laying electricity lines and developing telephone and internet connection mediums, as well as monitoring drinking water distribution.
According to Keshab Aryal, an officer with the contractor company, a technical group of nine employees is involved with this project.
Interaction programs with local officials, lawmakers, journalists, and other stakeholders are held on a regular basis to effectively continue the development of the master plan.
Participants in the interaction program provided feedback on the master project.
The master project for the development and promotion of the Betana wetland is anticipated to cost roughly 1.5 billion rupees.
Ornithological composition of Betana wetland
S.No Order Family Common name Scientific name Local name SS AB 1 Accipitriformes Accipitridae Black kite Milvus migrans (Boddaert,1783) Kalocheel WV UC 2 Accipitriformes Accipitridae Grey-headed Fish eagle Icthyophaga humilis a
(Muller,S & Schlegel, 1841)Machha-kul R O 3 Accipitriformes Pandionidae Osprey Pandion haliaetus (Linnaeus,1758) Malaha cheel WV UC 4 Accipitriformes Accipitridae Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela
(Latham,1790)Kakakul R UC 5 Anseriformes Anatidae Common Teal Anas crecca
(Linnaeus,1758)Vijula Gairi WV C 6 Anseriformes Dendroygnidae Lesser Whistling Duck Dendrocygna javanica (Horsfield, 1821) Silsile WV UC 7 Bucerotiformes Upupidae Common Hoopoe Upupa epops
(Linnaeus,1758)Fafre chara R FC 8 Charadriiformes Charadriidae Red- wattled Lapwig Vanellusindicus (Boddaert,1783) Huttityaun R C 9 Charadriiformes Jacanidae Bronze-winged Jacana Metopidiusindicus
(Latham, 1790)Lama aunle R FC 10 Ciconiiformes Ciconiidae Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus b (Horsfield,1821) Bhundifor garud R O 11 Ciconiiformes Ciconiidae Asian Open bill Anastomus oscitans (Boddaert,1783) Ghungifor garud SV UC 12 Columbiformes Columbidae Rock Pigeon Columba livia
(Gmelin, 1789Parewa R FC 13 Columbiformes Columbidae Spotted dove Streptopelia chinensis
(Scopoli, 1786)Kurle dhukur R FC 14 Columbiformes Columbidae Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto (Frivaldszky, 1838) Kanthe dhukur R FC 15 Coraciiformes Alcedinidae Stork-billed Kingfisher Halcyon capinsis (Linnaeus,1766) Thulomatikore R O 16 Coraciiformes Coraciidae Dollar bird Eurystomus orientalis (Linnaeus, 1766) Lal chuche theuwa SV O 17 Coraciiformes Alcedinidae White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis (Linnaeus, 1758) Setokanthematikore R O 18 Coraciiformes Meropidae Chestnut-headed Bee-eater Merops leschenaultia (Linnaeus,1758) Katus tauke Murali chara SV UC 19 Cuculiformes Cuculidae Indian Cuckoo Cuculus micropterus (Gould, 1838) Kaphal pakyo SV O 20 Cuculiformes Cuculidae Greater Couckal Centropus sinensis
(Stephens, 1815)Dhade gokul WV C 21 Gruiformes Rallidae White-brested Waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus (Pennant, 1769) Sim kukhura R FC 22 Passeriformes Corvidae Large-billed Crow Corvus macrorhynchos (Wagler,1827) Kalokag R C 23 Passeriformes Corvidae Rufous Treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda (Latham,1790) Kokale R O 24 Passeriformes Corvidae House Crow Corvus splendens
(Vieillot, 1817)Gharkag R FC 25 Passeriformes Dicuridae Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus
(Vieillot, 1817)Kalochibe R FC 26 Passeriformes Dicuridae Crow billed Drongo Dicrurus annectans (Hodgson,1838) Kagthude chibe SV FC 27 Passeriformes Dicuridae Geater Racket-tailed Drongo Dicrurus paradiseus
(Linnaeus, 1766)Bhimraj chibe R C 28 Passeriformes Oriolidae Golden Oriole Oriolus oriolus
(Linnaeus,1758)Gajale sunchari SV UC 29 Passeriformes Oriolidae Black- headed Oriole Oriolus xanthornus
(Linnaeus, 1758)Kalotauke sunchari R UC 30 Passeriformes Sturnidae Common Myna Acridotheres tristis
(Linnaeus, 1766)Dangrerupi R FC 31 Passeriformes Sturnidae Asian Pied Starling Gracupica contra
(Linnaeus, 1758)Danger saraun R FC 32 Passeriformes Laniidae Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach
(Linnaeus, 1758)Bhadrai WV UC 33 Passeriformes Passeridae House Sparrow Passer domesticus (Linnaeus,1758) Bhagera R FC 34 Passeriformes Pycnonotidae Red-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer
(Linnaeus, 1766)Jureli R FC 35 Passeriformes Muscicapidae Oriental Magpie Robin Copsychus saularis
(Linnaeus, 1758)Dhobi chara R FC 36 Passeriformes Leiothrichidae Jungle Babbler Turdoides striata
(Dumont, 1823)Bagale vyakur R C 37 Pelicaniformes Ardeidae Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii
(Sykes,1832)Askote bakulla R FC 38 Pelicaniformes Ardeidae Purple Heron Ardea purpurea (Linnaeus,1766) Dhyani bakulla WV O 39 Pelicaniformes Ardeidae Great egret Ardea alba
(Linnaeus,1758)Thulo seto bakulla R C 40 Pelicaniformes Ardeidae Cattle egret Bubulcus ibi
(Linnaeus, 1758)Bastu bakulla R C 41 Pelicaniformes Ardeidae Intermediate Egret Ardea intermedia
(Wagler, 1827)Sano bakulla R C 42 Pelicaniformes Threskiornithidae Black ibis Pseudibus papillosa (Temminck,1824) Karra sawari WV O 43 Piciformes Megalaimidae Blue-throated Barbet Megalaima asiatica
(Latham, 1790)Kuthukre R O 44 Piciformes Picidae Fulvous-brested woodpecker Dendrocopos macei
(Vieillot, 1818)Kastha kut R C 45 Psittaciformes Psittacidae Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri
(Scopoli, 1769)Kanthe suga R C 46 Strigiformes Strigidae Spotted Owlet Athene brama
(Temminck, 1821)Laatkosero R C 47 Strigiformes Strigidae Jungle Owlet Glaucidium radiatum
(Tickell, 1833)Dundul R C 48 Strigiformes Strigidae Brawn Hawk Owl Ninox scutulata
(Raffles, 1822)Kaal pechak R O 49 Suliformes Phalacrocoracidae Little Cormorant Phalacrocorax niger
(Vieillot, 1817)Saano jalewa WV FC
Aquatic Plant Resources of Betana Wetland
Between January 2008 and December 2009, 84 aquatic plant species from 71 genera and 41 families were discovered in Betana pond. Helophytes (22), tenagophytes (24), hyperhydates (23), epihydates (2), rosulates (3), vittates (6), and pleustophytes were the seven growth forms identified (4). Medicinal (28 sp), wild food (19 sp), feed/fodder (28 sp), handicrafts (6 sp), and thatching (5 sp) were among the socioeconomically useful plants (5 sp).
Source of Aquatic plant resources date: B. Niroula, Department of Botany, Post Graduate Campus, Tribhuvan University
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