Enumeration of Pitfalls of Mahabir Colliery in Raniganj, WB Presumed to Have Become Wetlands

摘要

This communication enumerates the abandoned coal pits in Mahabir Colliery of Raniganj, district Burdwan. The objective of this work was to draw attention to such abandoned pits which gained the characteristics of wetlands under the regime of natural phenomena constituting a life sustaining system for the micro-and macrophytes and their animal associates. As many as 10 such wetlands were listed which deserved primary attention for their management and optimum sustainable utilization.