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Option for Formulating Community Based Fish Sanctuary and Its Management in Beel Ecosystem in Brahmanbaria

K.K.U. Ahmed
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Riverine Station, Chandpur-3602

M.G. Mustafa
WorldFish Center, Bangladesh and South Asia Office, Banani, Dhaka-1213

K.R. Hasan
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Riverine Station, Chandpur-3602

S.U. Ahamed
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Riverine Station, Chandpur-3602

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

With the objective of formulating community based fish sanctuaries in beel ecosystem based on the experiences of traditional fish aggregating devices (FAD), like katha and kua, this study was undertaken in three beels viz., Shakla, Hurul and Shapla located in Brahmanbaria. Results show that surface area coverage for katha ranged between 25 and 60 dec. Two harvests were found to be common, may exceed to three harvests depending on the hydrological condition of beel. Fish production was recorded higher to be the first harvest that decreased chronologically in the second and third harvests. The area of kua ranged from 5 to 100 dec. Fish production of first harvest was almost double than that of the second harvest. None of the owners of kua were the member of beel management committee (BMC) but they owned land. Kua fisheries are not favorable for sustaining yields because all fish including brood stocks and juveniles are harvested completely at a time by dewatering. Moreover, the owners of the kua along the canals have a tendency to encroach khas land while excavating kua. Conflicts also prevailed between the kua owners and the BMC. For the sustainability of CBFM concept in the beel fishery rigorous motivation works needed for the kua owners to bring them under the umbrella of BMC. Based on the results of the FAD an outline of the fish sanctuary and improved management guidelines are put forwarded for beel ecosystem.

Keywords: Fish sanctuary,Beel, Ecosystem

Location: Brahmanbaria District

Start Date: 00-07-2003

End Date: 00-06-2006

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Fish

Objectives:

To formulate sound management options for sustainable development and
Optimal utilization of the existing beels in view of conservation of productive and dynamic ecosystem

Methodology:

Among 116 beels, three beels viz., Shakla, Hurul and Shapla located in Brahmanbaria were selected to carry out the study during July 2003 to June 2006. These beels belonging to CBFM 2 Project of the WorldFish Center of Bangladesh were leased out to Beel Management Committee (BMC- a community based local forum headed by a Chairman) for consecutive five years. The beel was managed by the BMC with the cooperation of WorldFish Center, DoF and an NGO - PROSHIKA. The research was based on both primary and secondary data, comprehensive literature review and extracts of local knowledge and information. Data were collected using different sets of questionnaire, interviewing the fishers and people residing in and around the beels. Collection of primary data was made by the survey on fish aggregating devices (FAD) like katha and kua fishing methods, rainfall, water level and overall fishers’ perception on beel ecosystem. Secondary data were collected from fishing community, former lease holders, beel management committee (BMC), local administration, Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), Department of Fisheries (DoF), Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI) and Meteorological Department. Comprehensive study was done on FAD considering their installation, area covered, feeding protocol, fish luring/attracting ingredients used, overall management and fishing activities. In addition, standing crop at each harvest, fish size, species composition and frequency of harvesting were also recorded. Descriptive statistics and correlation analysis on the collected data were done using SPSS software.

Source of Information: Bangladesh J. Fish.,30 : 1-10, (Special Issue, 2007)

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Achievement/Findings:

Kua fisheries are not favorable for sustaining yields because all fish including brood stocks and juveniles are harvested completely at a time by dewatering. Moreover, the owners of the kua along the canals have a tendency to encroach khas land while excavating kua. Conflicts also prevailed between the kua owners and the BMC. For the sustainability of CBFM concept in the beel fishery rigorous motivation works needed for the kua owners to bring them under the umbrella of BMC. Based on the results of the FAD an outline of the fish sanctuary and improved management guidelines are put forwarded for beel ecosystem.

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