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  2. Pichavaram - Wikipedia

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    Pichavaram hosts one of the largest mangrove forests in India A view of the forest. Pichavaram is one of the villages of Parangipettai near Chidambaram in Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, India. [1] [2] It is located between the Vellar estuary in the north and Coleroon estuary in the south.

  3. Mangroves in India - Wikipedia

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    Bhitarkanika is the second largest mangrove ecosystem in India. [5] Pichavaram Mangroves (Tamil Nadu): Situated near the town of Chidambaram, the Pichavaram mangroves are one of the few large mangrove forests in Tamil Nadu. This forest features a unique network of channels and islands, attracting tourists for boat rides and birdwatching. [6]

  4. Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary - Wikipedia

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    Mangrove forest at Muthupet. This site is a mix of salt swamps, mangroves, backwaters, mudflats, grasslands and East Deccan dry evergreen forests. 364 of flowering plant species have been identified in the sanctuary of which 50% are herbs and the others are climbers, shrubs and trees. About 198 of these have medicinal properties.

  5. List of Ramsar sites in India - Wikipedia

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    Pichavaram Mangrove Forest: Tamil Nadu: 8 April 2022 14.79 Pichavaram mangrove is located in a village near Chidambaram in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. The mangrove is one of the largest mangrove forests in India, covering 1,100 hectares. 53 Pala Wetland: Mizoram: 31 August 2021 18.50 The Pala wetland is the largest natural wetland in Mizoram.

  6. Muthupet Lagoon - Wikipedia

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    The density of mangroves in eastern side of Muthupet lagoon is comparatively lower than other areas. Tamil Nadu forest department has excavated several canals across the mudflat. Each main canal which enhances the water movement between sea and lagoon, has several sub canals on either side with a substantial number of mangrove seedlings.

  7. Muthupet - Wikipedia

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    Tamil Nadu Forest Department has excavated several canals across the mudflat. Each main canal, which enhances the water movement between sea and lagoon, has several sub canals on either side with a substantial number of mangrove seedlings. The western side has a protruding land pocket that has formed an islet-like structure.

  8. Pallikaranai Marsh - Wikipedia

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    Named Pallikaranai Swamp Forest Block, it is the 17th reserve forest area in the Tambaram Range, whose reserve forest area goes up to 56.27 square kilometres (21.73 sq mi) with this addition. The first scientific bird census in the state conducted in January 2010 revealed that birds still visit the marsh despite the non-stop dumping by the city ...

  9. List of forests in India - Wikipedia

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    Nanmangalam forest: Chennai, Tamil Nadu 24 km 2: The reserve forest area is 3.2 km 2: Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary: Goa 211 km 2: New Amarambalam Reserved Forest: Nilambur, Malappuram district, Kerala Pichavaram Mangrove Forest: Pichavaram, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu 11 km 2: World's second biggest mangrove forest Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary