Author(s)

M. A. Khatun^*, M. A. Baten, M. S. Islam

Affiliation(s)

Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Palli Daridro Bimochon Foundation, Bangladesh.

Corresponding Author

M. A. Khatun

ABSTRACT

Char is newly emerged land in river channel. The research may give some illustrative indications for policy-maker on behalf of proper application of the charred area. It helps to identify the Ecosystem Services (ES) that are present in char land, the dependence of char dwellers living on the ES, and the probable value of using provisioning services. It carried out the study based on a Questionnaire survey, Focus Group Discussion, and Key Informant Interviews among the char dwellers. We identified 30 ecosystem services, where most of the provisioning ecosystem services present status are increased production, but due to low marketing facility, training, and social structure, some indigenous species are lost. The maximum of housekeepers living in the study area depended on farming/crop husbandry (major work) and dependence on provisioning ecosystem services. The total value is 2916478776.1 BDT, which is 0.05% of the total budget in the 2020-21 financial year of the people’s republic of Bangladesh. Policymakers must plan and implement effective strategies and programs to minimize vulnerability and enhance the local adaptation processes to improve such households’ livelihood across Bangladesh. The objective is to develop a comprehensive integrated plan and policies for char land development and livelihood sustainability.

KEYWORDS

Char land; Ecosystem services; Valuation; Livelihood; Bangladesh

CITE THIS PAPER

M. A. Khatun, M. A. Baten, M. S. Islam. Char land ecosystem services valuation and livelihood in northern regions of Bangladesh. Academic Journal of Earth Sciences. 2024, 2(2): 42-51. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/ajes3003.

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