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Ecological Restoration in Context of Climate Change

The document discusses ecological restoration in the context of climate change. It introduces ecological restoration and describes some problems with rivers like waste, pollution, and bathing. It provides solutions like modifying river beds and habitats, reducing sediment and pollution, and reintroducing native species. It also presents a case study on climate change in Uttarakhand, India, noting changes in rainfall and forests that impact livelihoods and water resources.

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Ecological Restoration in Context of Climate Change

The document discusses ecological restoration in the context of climate change. It introduces ecological restoration and describes some problems with rivers like waste, pollution, and bathing. It provides solutions like modifying river beds and habitats, reducing sediment and pollution, and reintroducing native species. It also presents a case study on climate change in Uttarakhand, India, noting changes in rainfall and forests that impact livelihoods and water resources.

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ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION IN CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE

INTRODUCTION
●Ecological Restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an
ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed.
● These are aimed at restoring the natural state and functioning of
the river system in support of biodiversity, recreation, flood
management and landscape development.
● Information on the geomorphic ,hydrological and ecological
functioning of the river.
PROBLEMS
• Domestic and industrial wastes.
• Solid garbage thrown directly into the river.
• Non-point sources of pollution from agricultural run-off containing
residues of harmful pesticides and fertilisers.
• Animal carcasses and half-burned and unburned human corpses
thrown into the river.
• Defecation on the banks by the low-income people.
• Mass bathing and ritualistic practices.
SOLUTION
Rapidly modify geomorphology of river. Bed raising . Replacement of riffle pools. Creation of gravel
beds to facilitate fish spawning. The general removal of any obstacles to fish migration. Restoration of
adjacent wetlands , floodplains, and embankments to improve river habitats. Reduce sediment loading
and leaching of agrochemical into rivers(maintaining buffer zone). Natural recolonization of native
organisms or translocation of selected native fish species. Remove garbage,waste.

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CASE STUDY NAME: Climate Change study in Uttarakhand, (Himalayan Region) India

LOCATION/REGION: The Case is located in the Himalayan Region of India in five major river valleys of Garhwal
Himalaya.

BRIEF DESCTIPTION OF CASE:


Change in Rainfall Pattern
It has been observed that winter months (November to March) during 2006 to 2009 there was no significant rainfall,
however during the years 2006-2008. Scanty rainfall occurred in high altitude areas in the month of February and
March only. But other places remained dry even in the month of march, resulting in to the heavy loss of rabi
(winter) crops.
Forests and Animals
Depletion of forest density especially of the broadleaved ones and rapid encroachment of chirpine has also been
identified as a significant cause of drying of seasonal springs. It would be worth mentioning that these seasonal
springs have been a prominent source of irrigation water during the monsoon season.

CHALLENGES AND LESSONS LEARNED:


Challenges continue as all stakeholders including various sectors of industry and Government in different
departments do not perceive the impact of climate change and act in co-ordination.  Short-term gains for some
outweigh the long term needs of many.  People have to be guided by researchers and their own experience to bring
changes that can sustain their livelihoods.
The impact of climate change on people in fragile ecosystems such as that of Himalaya is best accessed by those
who bear the burden.

SUCCESS FACTORS:
Information related to impacts of climate change on village ecosystem such as water resources, agriculture, forest,
animal husbandry etc. were collected. The villagers were also asked about the kind of mitigation and adaptation
plan they would recommend for their village keeping in view the changing climatic scenario and their expectation
from government and non- governmental organizations working in their area. 2
REFERENCE:
http://www.wfo-oma.org/climate-change/case-studies/climate-change-study-in-
uttarakhand-india.html

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