Regeneration and restoration of degraded ecosystems and increasing their productivity

Development and adoption of environmentally sustainable developmental models, technologies and processes

Supporting various coordinated and integrated governmental action aimed at both conserving and regenerating nature and sustainably using natural resources

Monitoring the environment and carrying out a periodical natural resource accounting.

Ecosystem Research & Management
Mangrove Ecosystems of Kerala- Inventory, Mapping & Environmental Aspects
Conservation of Sacred Groves of Kerala
Morphometric Analysis of Chalakkudi River Basin
A Comparative Study of Landuse Pattern in River Basins of Western Ghat, Kerala

Environmental Appraisal of Resources
Assessment of Groundwater Resource Potential of Lakshadweep Islands
Groundwater Recharge & Sustainable Yield of fresh groundwater in the inhabited islands of Lakshadweep
River sand availability and budgeting studies of various rivers of Kerala
Assessment of Surplus Agro-industrial Biomass Residues & Energy Potential

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Development Projects
Multi Purpose River Valley Project of Idukki- Physical& Human Elements
Limestone Mining, Walayar, Kerala o Airstrip in 5 islands of Lakshadweep & their alignment feasibility studies
Meenvallom mini H.E. Projects o Schemes of Kerala Minor Irrigation Project
Joy's Beach Resort o Regulator cum Bridge across Bharathapuzha
Reclamation and Development of QST Kayals, Kuttanad
Mini airstrip at Minicoy, Lakshadweep o Catchment area conservation plan for Athirappally H.E Project
Catchment area Treatment of Karapara - Kuriarkutti Project o River sand mining by various local bodies
Clay mining from Chalakkudi river basin
Soil quarrying of Thiruvallam Panchayat
Carrying Capacity Studies Carrying Capacity based Development Planning of Greater Kochi Region
Tinnakara Island, Lakshadweep with special reference to tourism
 Pathiramanal Island, Vembanad Lake with special reference to tourism potential development

On-going Projects
Impact of tile and brick clay mining of Chalakkudi river basin
River sand availability and budgeting of Bharathapuzha, Chalakkudi, Periyar, Muvattupuzha, Meenachil, Manimala, Pamba, Achankoil and Kallada rivers
Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment of Siltation in the Peppara Dam Reservoir (PDR) and the Consequences of Sand Removal from the Confluence Area of PDR and Kuttiyar River
Formulation of a model development master plan for local bodies in coastal plain areas

Other collaborative projects
Optimal Utilisation of Laterite in parts of Thiruvananthapuram
Quaternary Sea level Oscillations
A Bio-Geographical Information System for Kerala
Study of Pollution Stress in Plants by Laser induced Fluorescence
Panchayat Atlas for Kollam District

Divisional Core Project
Environmental Management and Base Information System (EMBIS)

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Dr. R. Ajaykumar Varma

Dr. C.N. Mohanan

Dr. D. Padmalal

Smt. K. Maya

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Mangroves are tropical tidal wetlands rich in productivity and biodiversity. Being a coastal state, Kerala was very rich in mangroves, which have been reduced to isolate, and discrete patches today. The study highlighted the significance of this ecosystem and recommends for conservation and sustainable utilization of this coastal resource. The study report recommends taking up massive afforestation programs in the state.

Project Team: Dr. K.K. Ramachandran and Dr. C.N. Mohanan

The Sacred groves of Kerala with particular reference to rare and endangered plants of the Western Ghats, Kerala

A Sacred grove is a forest patch preserved on religious grounds. They are the last asylum of several lowland species of biota, which are otherwise on the verge of extinction or threat. The study reveals that this traditional nature and biodiversity conservation practices of the people of the state are on the decline due to various reasons including loss of traditional values and high developmental pressures. The study recommends about 250 groves for immediate conservation

Project Team Dr. K.K. Ramachandran and Dr. C.N. Mohanan
      
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