SUNDARBAN

The Sundarbans is one of the largest mangrove forests in the world. The forest lies at the confluence of Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal, and is spread across the south-western part! of Bangladesh and West Bengal in India. It became a UNESCO world heritage site in 1997. The Sundarbans is famous for the Royal Bengal Tiger as well as various species of birds, spotted deer, crocodiles and snakes. But now, the forest is slowly getting destroyed by erosion, rising of sea-level, storm surges, and rising of salinity. No doubt, the destruction of the forest is posing threats to the survival of its majestic animals. Hence, the existence of the tigers is at stake. Also, poaching of tigers is contributing to the decline in their numbers. Government and natural resource managers should actively take immediate steps to conserve the habitats of tigers. Poachers should be punished strictly, and greenhouse gas change. The Sundarbans plays an important role in our national economy by providing many valuable resources including timber, firewood and raw materials for industries. Honey and wax are in plenty here. Additionally, the forest serves a crucial function as a protective barrier against floods that result from cyclones. In short, the Sundarbans is not just beautiful, it's also beneficial.