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1 ENVIS Centre on Status of Environment & Related Issues for Andhra Pradesh Paryavaranam ISSN : Vol.6, No E P T R I - E N V I S N e w s l e t t e r The ENVIS Centre on SoE & RI for Andhra Pradesh is a decentralized Environmental Information Centre established by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India Volume-6 Issue-1 January - March 01 Editorial Content This issue of the newsletter Pa r y a v a r a n a m d e a l s w i t h Protected Areas of Andhra P ra d e s h. A p a r t f r o m t h i s Abstracts,World Sparrow Day and Forth Coming Events are provided. ENVIS Coordinator Editorial World Sparrow Day Protected Areas of Andhra Pradesh Abstracts Forth Coming Events Editorial Team Dr. Razia Sultana, ENVIS Coordinator Dr. Prabhata Kumar Swain, Sr. Program Officer Ms. Meenakshi Bajpai, Program officer Mr. D. Uma Shankar, Data Entry Operator Published by EPTRI, Hyderabad Supported by Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) Government of India, New Delhi ENVIS CENTRE ON STATUS OF ENVIRONMENT AND RELATED ISSUES FOR ANDHRA PRADESH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION TRAINING & RESEARCH INSTITUTE 91/4, Gachibowli, Hyderabad , A.P., India Ph.: , , , Fax No URL: http// ap@envis.nic.in / razia@yahoo.com

2 World Sparrow Day World Sparrow Day (WSD) is not just a one-day event to celebrate the ubiquitous, but fast-disappearing sparrow, but an attempt to bring sparrow lovers and nature supporters on a common platform, and to kick start a conservation movement to save the common flora and fauna of the world. Mohammed Dilawar of the Nature Forever Society that has been in the forefront of conserving house sparrows across the country said, This year, we want people to throw open their homes, welcome and make sparrows part of their families. We do not intend to make it just a one-day event to raise public awareness about the decline of the house sparrow and throw light on the problems faced by the species in its daily fight for survival, but inspire people to take concrete steps. in recent times - declared a cash prize to anyone who could solve the mystery. Needless to say, the reward remains unclaimed, he added. e96110.ece The reasons for the house sparrows' slow but noticeable disappearance has been labelled as one of the biggest mysteries of recent times, he said. A leading newspaper in the United Kingdom - a country that has witnessed one of the biggest declines of the house sparrow population Protected Areas of Andhra Pradesh M. Giridhar, P. K. Swain and B.L.N. Murty ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION TRAINING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE 91/4, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-50003, Protected areas are those locations which receive protection because of their recognized natural, ecological and/or cultural values. There are several kinds of protected areas, which vary by level of protection depending on the enabling laws of each country or the regulations of the international organizations involved. There are over 161,000 protected areas in the world with more added daily, representing over 13 % of the world's land surface area. Designating special areas for protection is an effective way of ensuring our wildlife and natural l a n d s c a p e s t o r e t a i n t h e i r i n d i v i d u a l characteristics.some areas are deemed of such importance that they are formally designated under various pieces of national and international legislation. Protected areas are designated with the objective of conserving biodiversity and providing an indicator for the conservation's progress, but the extent to which they defend resources and ecosystem dynamics from degradation are slightly more complex. The protected areas of India cover 156,700 square kilometres (60,500 sq. mi), roughly 4.95% of the total surface area. The protected areas found in India according to IUCN category National Parks, Wildlife Sanctauries, Biosphere Reserves, Reserve Forests, Community Forests and Village forests. National Park(IUCN Category II): India's first National Park was HaileyNational Park, now JimCorbettNational Park, established in By 1970, India had 5 National Parks; today it has over 90.

3 Animal Sanctuary(IUCN Category IV): India has over 500 animal sanctuaries, referred to as Wildlife Sanctuaries. Among these, 8 are governed by Project Tiger, and are of special significance in the conservation of the tiger. Some wildlife sanctuaries are specifically named Bird Sanctuary, e.g. Keoladeo National Park before it attained National Park status. Many National Parks were initially Wildlife Sanctuaries. Biosphere Reserve(UNESCO designation corresponding to IUCN Category V): The Indian government has also established Biosphere reserves, which protect larger areas of natural habitat, and often include one or more national parks and/or preserves, along buffer zones that are open to some economic uses. Reserved Forest and Protected Forest(IUCN Category IV or VI, depending on protection accorded): These are forested lands where logging, hunting, grazing and other activities may be permitted on a sustainable basis to members of certain communities. In reserved forests, explicit permission is required for such activities. In protected forests, such activities are allowed unless explicitly prohibited. Thus, in general reserved forests enjoy a higher degree of protection with respect to protected forests. Conservation Reserve and Community Reserve(IUCN Category V and VI respectively): These are places adjoining to existing PAs, which are of ecological value and can act as migration corridors, or buffer zone. Conservation reserves are designated government owned land from where communities may earn subsistence, while c o m m u n i t y r e s e r v e s a r e o n m i x e d government/private lands. Community reserves are the only privately held land accorded protection by the Government of India. Village Forest and Panchayat Forest(IUCN Category VI): Private protected areas: These are regions which are owned by an individual or an organization / corporation not affiliated to the government or a communal body. Even though Indian legislation does not provide for protection of such areas, some NGOs are using land trusts to help in the conservation effort, and providing limited means of protection. Conservation areas: Conservation areas are large, well-designated geographical entities where landscape conservation is undergoing, and usually contains different kinds of constituent protected areas, as well as privately owned land. Protected areas of Andhra Pradesh. Geographically Andhra Pradesh stands as the fifth largest state in India with the longest coastline stretching over 1000 Kms. The State is bestowed with two mighty river systems of Krishna and Godavari. The State has wide and varied vegetation types enriched by a variety of flora and fauna. Andhra Pradesh being located strategically in the central region of the Indian sub-continent has representatives of the magnificent Indian plant & animal life. It's varied topography ranging from the hills of Eastern Ghats and Nallamallas to the shores of Bay of Bengal supports varied ecotypes, which in turn support a rich diversity of flora & fauna. The forest in the state can broadly be divided into four major biotic provinces. Andhra Pradesh has a network of 1 Wildlife Sanctuaries and 6 National Parks covering an area of 1, Km. or 4.57 % of the geographical area of the state. These are forested lands administered by a village or a Panchayat on a sustainable basis, with the habitat, flora and fauna being accorded some degree of protection by the managing community. 3 Map of Andhra Pradesh showing protected areas

4 1.Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: The largest patch of Mangrove forests in the State with more than 65 mangroves and associate species. It is a home for the rare, endangered Smooth Indian Otter, Fishing Cat and Estuarine Crocodile. Flora: The Sanctuary in the estuary of river Godavari supports rich mangrove vegetation with species like Rhizophora, Avicennia, Sonneratia and Aegiceras Fauna: Otter, Fishing Cat, Jackal, Marine Turtle and Estuarine Crocodile. Most common birds are Se Gulls, Storks, Herons, Snipes, Ducks and Flamingos.. Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: Rolling country with low hills on banks of Godavari. The dense Forests are home for the largest Gaur populations in the state. Flora: Dry deciduous TeakForest & Riverine Forest with Bamboo, Pterocarpus, Anogeissus an Buchanania Fauna: Tiger, Panther, Gaur, Sambar, Cheetal, Nilgai, Black Buck, Chowsingha, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Wolf, Jackal, Fox, Jungle Cat and a variety of Birds. 3. Gundla Brahmeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: The pristine forests of Nallamalai tract, rich in plants of Ethno-Botanical values and most scenic forest areas. Flora: Mixed deciduous forest of Teak, Pterocarpus, Terminalia, Albizia, Anogeisus, Dalbergia, Boswellia, Shisham, Andug& Bamboo. Gundlakamma perennial river passes criss-cross through the sanctuary on its eastern parts. Fauna: Tiger, Panther, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, Hyena, Jungle Cat, Langur, Bonnet Monkey, Pangolin, Sambar, Nilgai, Chowsingha, Chinkara, Mouse Deer, Monitor Lizard, Python and Marsh Crocodile. 4. Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: Large and sprawling greenery around the VizagCity harbouring diverse flora & fauna. Flora: Dry evergreen forest mixed with scrub and meadows. Terrain hilly with steep slopes. Fauna: Panthers, Spotted Deers, Sambar, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Jackal, Wild Dog etc. 5. Kaudinya Wildlife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: This is the only Elephant Reserve in the State to which Elephants have returned after 0 years. Flora: Southern tropical dry deciduous and thorn forests consisting of Albizia, Acacia, Lagerstroemia, Ficus and Bamboo. Fauna: Indian Elephant, Sloth Bear, Panther, Cheetal, Chowsingha, Sambar, Porcupine, Wild Boar, Jungle Cat, Jackal, Jungle Fowl, Starred Tortoise and Slender Loris Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: One of the richest Teak forests in the State, with dense pristine areas free of human disturbance. The River Kadiam flows through this area. Flora: Dry Deciduous Teak Forests mixed with Bamboo, Terminalia, Pterocarpus, Anogeisus and Cassia. Fauna: Flagship species is Tiger. Also has Panther, Gaur, Cheetal, Sambar, Nilgai, Barking Deer, Chowsingha, Mouse Deer, Sloth Bear, a variety of Birds and Reptiles. 7. Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: The picturesque KinnerasaniLake with densely forested islands in the middle makes a breath taking sight. Flora: Dry deciduous Teak forest with Bamboo, Terminalias, Anogeissus and Cassia Fauna: Tiger, Panther, Gaur, Cheetal, Chinkara, Chowsingha, Sambar, Wild Boar, Wild Dog, Hyena, Jackal, Sloth Bear and a variety of ground nesting and aquatic birds. The Kinnerasani lake and water pools harbour Marsh Crocodile. 8. Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: Largest fresh water lake in the Country. It is one of the Ramsar convention wetland sites. Flora: A fresh water wetland habitat with Ipomea, Eichornia, Reeds and Tall grasses. Fauna: Water birds like Garganys, Teals, Pochards, Spot Bills, Brahminy Ducks, Open Bill Storks, Herons, occasionally Flamingos and Grey Pelicans. 9.Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: Mangrove forests with unique flora & fauna. Flora: The Sanctuary supports rich mangrove vegetation with plants like Rhizophora, Avicennia, Sonneratia and Aegiceras. Fauna: Fishing Cat, Otter, Jackal, Estuarine Crocodile and a variety of local and migratory birds. 10. Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: A man made reservoir, which is a haven for aquatic birds, Marsh Crocodiles. Lifeline to Hyderabad City supplying drinking water. Flora: Fresh water Eco-System with species like Ipomea, Babool, Prosopis, Vallisnaria, Eichornia and Reeds. Fauna: Riverine habitat supporting Marsh Crocodile, fresh water Turtles and a variety of aquatic birds like Herons, Storks, Teals, Ducks, Geese, King Fishers, Moon Hens, Jacanas and Kites,

5 Sl.No Protected Areas District Area in Km Sanctuary 1 Coringa East Godavari Eturnaguram Warangal Gundla Brahmeswaram Kurnool & Prakasam KambalaKonda Visakhapatnam Kaudinya ( Project Elephant) Chittoor Kawal Adilabad Kinnerasani Khammam Kolleru West Godavari Krishna Krishna and Guntur Manjira Medak 0 11 Nagarjuna-Srisailam Tiger Reserve Gtr, Prkm, Krl, Mhbr, Nlga Nellapattu Nellore Pakhal Warangal Pocharam Medak& Nizamabad Pranahita Adilabad Pulicat Nellore Rollapadu Kurnool Sivaram Adilabad &Karimnagar Sri Lanka Malleshwara Cuddapah SriPeninsulaNarasimha Nellore Sri VenkateshwaraSanctaury Chittoor & Cuddapah National Parks 1 Kasu Brahmananda ReddyNational Park Hyderabad 1.45 Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park Hyderabad Mrugavani National Park Hyderabad Papikonda National Park E.Godavari,W.Godavari,Khammam Rajiv Gandhi Sri Venkateshwara National Park Chittoor & Cuddapah Zoological Parks 1 Indira Gandhi Zoological Park Visakhapatnam.53 Nehru Zoolgical Park Hyderabad 65 3 Sri Venkateshwara Zoological Park Tirupati 400 Biosphere Reserve 1 Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve Chitoor Nagarjuna-Srisailam Tiger Reserve: Uniqueness: Largest Tiger reserve in India spreading over 5 Districts with river Krishna flowing through the reserve presenting some breathtaking sights with hills, valleys and deep gorges. Flora: Dry deciduous mixed forests along river Krishna with Teak, Bamboo, Terminilias, Hardwickias, Anogeissus and hundreds of medicinal plants. Fauna: Tiger, Panther, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, Jackal, Wolf, Fox, Ratel, Indian Giant Squirrel, Tree Shrew, Cheetal, Mouse Deer, Black Buck, Sambar, Chowsingha, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Mugger Crocodile, Rock Python and Peafowl. 5

6 1. Nellapatu Wildlife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: The largest breeding ground for the Grey Pelicans. The Pelicans can be watched in their nests from a few feet away. Flora: A fresh water tank with Barringtonia tree providing nesting ground for Pelicans, also has Babul, Psosopis, Ipomea. Fauna: Grey Pelican, Open Bill Stork, Spoon Bill, White Ibis, Night Heron, Cormorant, Teals, Ducks etc. Villagers of Nelapattu offer full protection to these birds. 13. Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: A large scenic lake in the middle of the forests adds beauty to the area. Flora: Dry deciduous Teak forest with Bamboo, Mohua, Terminalia and Pterocarpus. Fauna: Tiger, Panther, Gaur, Sambar, Cheetal, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, Hyena, Jackal, Fox and migratory Birds like Duck, Teal, Ibis, Stork and Cormorant. 14. PocharamWildlife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: The vast Pocharam Lake adjoining the Pocharam Sanctuary makes it a place worth visiting. Flora: Mixed dry deciduous forest with patches of scrub and grassy plains. Terrain undulating with low hills and small water pools. Fauna: Panther, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Cheetal,Sambar, Nilgai, Chowsingha, Chinkara, Hyena, Jackal, Python, Ducks, Teals, Storks Partridges and Quails. 15. PranahitaWildife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: PranahitaRiver, one of the tributaries of mighty Godavari, abuts this Sanctuary on its east. It is the home for the endangered Black Buck, Chinkara and Wolf. Flora: Dry deciduous and riverine forests along river Pranahitawith Teak, Bamboo, Terminalias and Anogeisus etc. Fauna: Tiger, Panther, Sloth Bear, Cheetal, Black Buck, Nilgai, Chinkara, a variety of aquatic Birds & Reptiles. 16. Pulicat Wildlife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: The second largest brackish water Eco System in the Country supporting the largest congregation of Flamingos in the State. Flora: A vast coastal shallow, brackish water lake along the coast of Bay of Bengal into which several fresh water streams drain. Fauna: The back waters attract large congregation of Greater and Lesser Flamingos, Grey Pelican, Painted Stork, Spoon Bills, Grey Heron, Ducks Teals,Terns, Herons, Gull and a number of waders Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: The only habitat in the State for the rare and highly endangered Great Indian Bustard. Flora: Open dry grassland interspersed with thorny bushes. Fauna: Great Indian Bustard, Black Buck, Wolf, Jackal, Bonnet Monkey, Russell 's viper and Cobra. 18. Sivaram Wildlife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: A perennial basin in GodavariRiver, home for Marsh Crocodile or Mugger. Flora: Riverine forest mixed with Teak, Terminalia, Bamboo, Anogeissus and Cassia. Fauna: Flagship species is the Marsh Crocodile with Tiger, Langur, Rhesus Monkey, Sloth Bear, Cheetal, Sambar as other associates in the adjoining forests. 19. Sri Lanka Malleshwara Wildlife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: The only habitat in the world harbouring the Jerdon's Courser a highly endangered bird. Flora: Dry deciduous mixed thorn forests with deep gorges and steep slopes. Red Sanders, an endemic species is found here. Fauna: Panther, Sloth Bear, Cheetal, Sambar, Chowsingha, Chinkara, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Fox and the Jerdon's Courser. 0. SriPeninsulaNarasimha Wildlife Sanctuary: Uniqueness: This sanctuary comprises a unique forest type viz. the dry evergreen forests. Hilly slopes, rolling forested areas and low valleys make this place worth visiting Flora: Dry evergreen forest type with species like A c a c i a, C a s s i a a n d P o n g a m i a e t c. Fauna: Panther, Cheetal, Nilgai, Chowsingha, Sloth Bear, Jackal, Wild Boar, large number of Reptile and Bird species. 1. Sri Venkateshwara Sanctaury& National Park Uniqueness: Comprises the Seshachalam hill ranges with the abode of Lord Venkateshwara in its midst. It supports many endemic and highly endangered flora and fauna. Flora: Dry deciduous mixed forest with patches of moist deciduous forests in the valleys. Some of the rare and endemic plant species like Red Sanders, Sandalwood,Shoreatalura, Shoreathumburggaia, T e r m i n a l i a p a l l i d a, C y c a s b e d d o m e i, Syzygiumalternifolium, Psilotumnudam occur in this area. Fauna: Tiger, Panther, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Cheetal, Mouse Deer, Barking Deer, Chowsingha, Wild Boar, Wild Dog, Hyena, Jackal, Fox, Civet Cat, Jungle Cat, rare and endangered Golden Gecko, Slender Loris, Indian Giant Squirrel, Tree Shrew and Flying Lizard.

7 National Parks 1.KasuBrahmananda Reddy National Park. Uniqueness: A concrete jungle in HyderabadCity supporting verdant forest with diverse flora & fauna. Flora: Southern tropical dry deciduous forest that ncludes species like Teak, Sandalwood, Neem, Babul, Palas and Ficus etc. Fauna: Porcupine, Jungle Cat, Small Indian Civet, Pangolin, Mongoose, Wild Boar, over 130 species of birds, 30 species of Reptiles and 30 species of Butterflies. The park supports over 300 Peacocks.MahavirHarinaVanasthali National Park: Uniqueness: The largest single green lung in HyderabadCityharboring the State animal of Andhra Pradesh, the Black Buck. Flora: Dry deciduous forest mixed with scrub jungle and grasslands. The terrain varies from hilly to gently rolling. Sandalwood, Rosewood, Palas, Amaltha, Albizzia, Accacias, Teak. Fauna: Panther, Black Buck, Cheetal, Wild Boar, Civet, Porcupine, Peacock, 30 species of Reptiles and over 10 species of birds. 6. Sri Venkateshwara National Park: (See Sri Venkateswar WLS which include Sri Venkateswara National Park) Zooloical Parks 1)Nehru Zoological park: NehruZoolgicalPark was declared open to the public on 6th October, The zoo spreads over 400 acres and is the premier picnic spot for the twin-cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It is open all round the year except Mondays. The undulating landscape of the Zoo provides a natural setting displayed in large habitat-simulating enclosures.the Mir- Alam tank covering nearly 600 acres attracts hundreds of migratory birds which is a special attraction. )Sri VenkateshwaraZoological Park: It is located at Tirupati that abode Lord Venkateswara being visited by about 40,000 people daily. The Park is developed with a spiritual theme. The Entrance depicts the incarnations of Almighty (Matsya, Kurma, Varaha and Narasimhaavataras) provides an opening to the new theme of the park. 3. Mrugavani National Park Uniqueness: A unique urban forest ecosystem supporting large ungulates likes Cheetal, Sambar, Wild Boars etc. presents the visitors a true experience of wilderness. Flora: Southern tropical dry deciduous forests. The topography is undulating with rocky exposures of the Deccan trap formation. The park is endowed with species like Teak, Bamboo, Sandal, Ficus, Palas and Rela. Fauna: An urban refuge for large ungulates like Panther, Cheetal, Sambar, Wild Boar, Jungle Cat, Civet Cat, Mongoose, Monitor Lizard, Python, Russell's Viper, Cobra, Grey Partridge, Quail, and Butterflies. 4. Papikonda National Park: Uniqueness: The sight of mighty Godavari meandering through densely forested hills with deep gorges & valleys provides an unforgettable experience. Flora: Dry deciduous Teak forest with Bamboo, Terminalia, Pterocarpus, Cassia and other species conforming to the Eastern Ghat vegetation. Fauna: Tiger, Panther, Gaur, Cheetal, Chowsingha, Sambar, Black Buck, Mouse Deer, Barking Deer, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, Hyena, Jackal, Wild Boar, Marsh Crocodile and a variety of birds both resident and migratory. 5. Rajiv Gandhi National Park: This sanctuary stretches along the banks of river Krishna, Nagarjuna Sagar and Srisailam. (See NSTR which includes RajivGandhi National Park) 7 3)Indira Gandhi Zoological Park: Indira Gandhi Zoological Park is situated in Visakhapatnam amidst the scenic Eastern Ghats of India, flanked by hills on either side and Bay of Bengal on the east.declared open to the public on 19th May The park extends over an area of 65 acres that help in conservation of critically endangered fauna (Special attention on endemic fauna). Biosphere Reserve: Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve: Ministry of Environment and Forests, GoI has designated km of SeshachalamHillls as Biosphere Reserve in Chittoor and Kadapa districts of Andhra Pradesh in Deccan Peninsula Deccan south biogeographic province, vide Letter No- F.No.18/0/008-CS/BR dated This Bioshere Reserve covers an area of sq. km under Core zone, under Buffer zone and under Transition zone. Also houses many endangered and endemic flora and fauna. Still some of the areas in Andhra Pradesh have good habitat which can conserved under protected areas like: Gudem-Marripakala and Sapparla in Visakhapatnam district, Salur in Vijayanagaram District and Viragatum- in Srikakulum District.

8 Paryavaranam:EPTRI - ENVIS Newsletter Vol.6, No.1, 01 ABSTRACTS Gap Analysis for Protected Areas of Andhra Pradesh, India for conserving biodiversity, C.Sudhakar Reddy, Forestry and Ecology Division, National Remote Sensing Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation, Balanagar, Hyderabad , India, Journal of American Science 010;6(11);47-484], (ISSN: )..Abstract: A gap analysis was carried out to assess the Protected Area (PA) network system in Andhra Pradesh, India. The decisive factors of vegetations type distribution, elevation and endemism was used to determine the representativeness of PA system. In Andhra Pradesh, vegetation cover occupies 3.03% of geographical area and distributed in Coastal Plains, Deccan Plateau and Eastern Ghats. There are 7 PAs for conservation in Andhra Pradesh. The total area protected for bio-diversity is about 1,555 km or 4.56% of geographical area of Andhra Pradesh. Of the three physiographic region, Eastern Ghats represents very high area under PAs which was estimated as km followed by Deccan plateau of km. Three main forest types (semi evergreen forests, thorn forests and dry evergreen forests) missing in the existing PA network were identified. Moist deciduous forests of Eastern Ghats of northern Andhra Pradesh were under-represented in Pas. The land area in an elevation range of 900m-157m was not included in PA network. Of the 103 species of endemics, 64 species were not included in PA system. Many PAs are experiencing threat from invasive species, forest fires, grazing pressure etc. There is a need to consider for possible ways for effective conservation and to extend the present PA network system in India. Forth Coming Events Title: International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology 01 Date: 5 to 9 June 01 Venue: Houston, Texas, United States /Contact person: George Sorial, env-conference@aasci.org Website: Title: Meeting on Mangrove ecology, functioning and Management Date: to 6 July 01 Venue: Galle, Sri Lanka Organizer: Université Libre de Bruxelles ULB - Vrije Universiteit Brussel VUB - University of Ruhuna UoR Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute KMFRI /Contact person: Farid Dahdouh-Guebas Website: From: ENVIS Coordinator ENVIS Centre on Status of Environment and Related issues for Andhra Pradesh Environment Protection Training and Research Institute (EPTRI) 91/4, Gachibowli, Hyderabad , A.P., India Ph : , , Fax No.: , To PRINTED MATTER Sri Pin :... 8