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Wetlands in Karnal , Karnal in Haryana, Karnal , Karnal Haryana. |
Wetlands in Karnal, Haryana
LAV KUSH TIRATH - Karnal, Haryana
Location: 95 km WNW of Karnal, Haryana
Area: 8 ha
Altitude: 230 m Biogeographical province: 4.8.4
Wetland type: 14
Description of site: A small freshwater lake and associated marshes on the rolling plains of northwestern Haryana
Climatic conditions: Dry tropical monsoon climate typical of the Upper Ganges Plain
Principal vegetation: No information Land tenure: No information
Conservation measures taken: A reserve was established in May 1974, but the status of protection is unknown
Land use: No information
Disturbances and threats: No information
Economic and social values: The area is a site of religious significance
Fauna: An important area for both resident and migratory waterfowl, notably Ardeidae, Ciconiidae, Anatidae and Gruidae
Special floral values: No information
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