Manmade activities putting wetlands at risk

By Aashish Mishra/Abinash Chaudhary,Lalitpur/Dhangadhi, Feb. 3:

Wetlands provide habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna, improve water quality, recharge groundwater, act as carbon sinks and provide opportunities for recreational activities. And when situated in and around urban areas, they also become part of the community’s culture and provide its residents an opportunity to connect with nature.