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Assessment of Habitat Types and Floral Species in Tangail, Bangladesh and Displayed on to a Map Using Gis

Ashrafun Nessa
Department of Soil, Water and Environment, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.

Shakhawat Hossain Sojib
Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail-1902, Bangladesh.

Saidur Rahman
Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail-1902, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The habitats in the Mawlana Bhashani Sience and Technology University (MBSTU) campus were divided into vegetation, water body and built area. Floral species assessed were classified as fruit and timber plants as well as cultivated crops and aquatic plants. Moreover, the data on habitats and floral species were displayed on to a map.

Keywords: Biodiversity, MBSTU campus, Habitat, Floral species

Location: Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU), Tangail.

Start Date: 00-07-2013

End Date: 00-10-2013

Program Area: Conservation and Biodiversity

Non-commodity: GIS

Objectives:

To assess the habitat type and floral species and their subsequent display on to the map of the district through GIS technology with a view to focus the congenial environment of Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU).

Methodology:

The information was collected using a questionnaire survey among 100 local people during July-October 2013 in the Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU), Tangail. Tangail is a district in central region of Bangladesh and is located at 24.2500° N and 89.9167° E. Map of the study area and some inform ation have been obtained through the courtesy of Upazilla land office, Local Government Engi neering Department (LGED) and Pourashava office.

Source of Information: Bangladesh J. Sci. Res. 28(1): 73-78, 2015 (June).

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Funding Source:

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Achievement/Findings:

MBSTU campus and its surrounding area is rich in biodiversity and has potent influence on environmental, social, recreational, economical and ecological dimensions. Therefore the area needs to be preserved because of its multidimensional significance.

Knowledge Management: Journal