The Indian state of Tamil Nadu has established a new standard for the preservation of the environment and the protection of biodiversity by acquiring two additional Ramsar sites.

As a result, the state has achieved the largest number of such protected areas in the country. It is because of the recent inclusion of the Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary in Ariyalur and the Longwood Shola Reserve Forest in the Nilgiris that the state has been thrust to the forefront of ecological conservation efforts in India.

As a result of these new designations, Tamil Nadu now has sixteen Ramsar sites, which is a demonstration of the state’s dedication to the preservation of its abundant biodiversity and the state’s rich biodiversity.

Comprehending the Ramsar Site Concept

The Ramsar Convention is an international convention that was established to preserve and make sustainable use of wetlands. Ramsar sites are wetlands that have been certified as being of international significance.

These locations are acknowledged for the ecological value they hold, the richness of their biodiversity, and the role they serve in preserving human life and the health of the environment.