Conservationists Push for Ramsar Site Tag for Rowmari-Donduwa Wetland Complex in Assam
Experts and wildlife officials are advocating for the Ramsar site designation for the Rowmari-Donduwa wetland complex in Assam's Nagaon district. Located within the Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, which is part of the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve, these interconnected wetlands are vital connectivity corridors for wildlife migrating between Kaziranga and Orang National Park. Recent censuses recorded over 20,000 birds from 75+ species at the site, including globally threatened species like the ferruginous pochard. A Ramsar tag would recognize the site as a wetland of international importance, providing better protection and conservation frameworks under the 1971 Ramsar Convention.
Key Points
- The Rowmari-Donduwa complex is situated within the Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary.
- It serves as a crucial corridor for animals moving between Kaziranga Tiger Reserve and Orang National Park.
- The site hosts more bird species than some existing Ramsar sites in Northeast India.
- Ramsar sites are designated under an intergovernmental treaty signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971.
Exam Facts
- Wetland Name: Rowmari-Donduwa
- Sanctuary: Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary
- Ramsar Convention Year: 1971
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