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    The document discusses establishing a wetland research and ornithology center. The center would be a hub for scholars to study nature and birds. It would conduct research on wetlands and biodiversity while also maintaining the marshland habitat and bird populations. The aim is to create a symbiotic campus that supports both education and research on wetlands and ornithology, while raising awareness about the importance of wetlands through public interpretation. The proposed site at Point Calimer Wetland area in India once supported over 100,000 migratory waterbirds but human activity has reduced bird populations, so the center could help restore ecological balance to the area by having scholars study birds in their natural habitat.

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    The document discusses establishing a wetland research and ornithology center. The center would be a hub for scholars to study nature and birds. It would conduct research on wetlands and biodiversity while also maintaining the marshland habitat and bird populations. The aim is to create a symbiotic campus that supports both education and research on wetlands and ornithology, while raising awareness about the importance of wetlands through public interpretation. The proposed site at Point Calimer Wetland area in India once supported over 100,000 migratory waterbirds but human activity has reduced bird populations, so the center could help restore ecological balance to the area by having scholars study birds in their natural habitat.

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    The document discusses establishing a wetland research and ornithology center. The center would be a hub for scholars to study nature and birds. It would conduct research on wetlands and biodiversity while also maintaining the marshland habitat and bird populations. The aim is to create a symbiotic campus that supports both education and research on wetlands and ornithology, while raising awareness about the importance of wetlands through public interpretation. The proposed site at Point Calimer Wetland area in India once supported over 100,000 migratory waterbirds but human activity has reduced bird populations, so the center could help restore ecological balance to the area by having scholars study birds in their natural habitat.

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    INTRODUCTION

    India has a wealth of wetland ecosystems that support diverse and unique habitats. These
    wetlands provide numerous ecological goods and services but are under tremendous stress
    due to rapid urbanization, industrialization and agricultural intensification, manifested by the
    shrinkage in their areal extent, and decline in the hydrological, economic and ecological
    functions they perform. Wetland performs numerous valuable function such as recycle
    nutrients, purify water, attenuate floods, recharge ground water and also serves in providing
    drinking water, fish, fodder, fuels, wildlife habitat, control rate of runoff in urban areas, buffer
    shorelines against erosion and recreation to society. Due to anthropogenic activities and
    urbanization, they have been declining at an alarming rate. An ornithology center came into
    being at a time when the twin issues, namely the sustainable use and conservation of
    natural resources figured in the global agenda.

    WETLAND RESEARCH AND ORNITHOLOGY CENTER


    It is a hub or space where the scholars who are interested to learn about nature
    and other species joins together and do their studies. Other than the activities
    inside the campus, they conduct awareness campaigns about the importance of
    birds and other natural beings. More than mere research they propose new plans
    for the betterment of nature. Also, it suggests an monitoring and research center within the
    periphery of the marshland with public interpretation center to create awareness about the
    degradation of marshland and its ecosystem.

    AIM
    Creating a symbiotic campus which acts as an integrated space for education and
    research of wetlands with ornithology along with other spaces where people come
    to know about the importance of wetland and its fauna, and make them experience
    the presence of birds.

    OBJECTIVES
    To create a center which would include both recreational and research facility
    and provide a symbiotic environment.
    To design and conduct research on wetlands and its fauna (ornithology) covering
    all aspects of biodiversity and natural history.
    To maintain and preserve the growth of marshland and birds.

    THESIS STATEMENT
    To provide a space where the scientists and scholars study about birds and other
    natural beings be in the same atmosphere. A center which can support the betterment
    of the nature.
    PROJECT SCOPE
    There has always been a tangible and intangible connection between natural
    ecosystems, culture, science, and livelihood. Nature and forests profoundly influence
    human consciousness and society. The goal is to be sensitive towards the regional
    context while designing stable structures. The design seeks avenues for interactive
    and educational exhibits. Most importantly, the project should reflect what it preaches.
    The center's main objective is to move close to nature and not far away by strict
    boundaries, to develop a balance by merging innovation, creativity, and natural
    topography.

    SITE INTRODUCTION
    Point Calimer Wetland area is much enriched with the presence of different species of flora
    and fauna. But due to human interventions during past few decades the number of birds in the
    area has reduces gradually. So having a center for study and research birds in their
    atmosphere will help the scholars working in this field. Directly or indirectly, it can help to
    bring back the lost eco balance over this area.
    This site has recorded the second largest congregation of migratory waterbirds in India, with a
    peak population in excess of 100,000, representing 103 species. Bombay Natural History
    Society researchers have captured, studied, ringed and released over 200,000 birds during the
    course of several ornithological studies here in the past several years.

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