Ecology Of Animal And Plant

Conservation In Sundarban
Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu. I am Muhammad from M-2, and today I
will discuss the ecological importance of the Sundarbans, focusing on its wildlife and plant
conservation.
The Sundarbans, located in the Bay of Bengal delta, is the largest mangrove forest in the world,
spanning India and Bangladesh. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Ramsar Wetland of
International Importance, known for its diverse flora and fauna.
The Sundarbans is home to the endangered Bengal tiger, the saltwater crocodile, and the spotted
deer. The Bengal tiger, an icon of India and Bangladesh, has its largest population here. The
saltwater crocodile, the world's largest living reptile. They are known for their aggressive nature
and can be dangerous to humans. and lastly ,the spotted deer, Deer is widespread in the
Sundarbans. It is one of the most beautiful dears around the globe.
Plant life in the Sundarbans is equally diverse, with species such as the Nipa Palm (golpata) and
the Sundari tree. The Nipa Palm's durable leaves are used for thatching houses, it is an important
thatching material in southwestern parts of Bangladesh, particularly in the districts of Bagerhat,
Khulna, and . while the Sundari tree, which gives the forest its name, is a significant source of
timber. Another important species is the Gewa tree, which flowers profusely and produces a large
quantity of seeds annually.
۟ ُ‫ق َذاتَ بَ ْه َج ۢ ٍة َّما َكانَ لَ ُك ْم َأن تُ ۢنبت‬
ْ‫وا َش َج َرهَٓا ۗ َأ ِءلَ ٰـ ۭهٌ َّم َع ٱهَّلل ِ ۚ بَل‬ َ ‫َٓا‬
‫د‬ ‫ح‬ ‫ۦ‬
‫ه‬ ‫ب‬ ‫َا‬ ‫ن‬‫ت‬ْ
‫َ ِ َ ۭ ً َ ِ ِ َ ِئ‬‫ب‬ ۢ
‫ن‬ ‫َأ‬َ ‫ف‬ ‫ء‬‫ٓا‬ ‫م‬ ‫ء‬‫ٓا‬ ‫م‬‫س‬َّ ‫ٱل‬ َ‫ن‬ ‫م‬
ِّ ‫م‬‫ك‬ُ َ ‫ل‬ ‫ض َوَأن َز َل‬
َ ْ‫ت َوٱَأْلر‬
ِ ‫ق ٱل َّس َم ٰـ ٰ َو‬
َ َ‫َّم ْن خَ ل‬
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َ‫ هُ ْم قَوْ ۭ ٌم يَ ْع ِدلُون‬Or ˹ask them,˺ “Who created the heavens and the earth, and sends down rain for you
from the sky, by which We cause delightful gardens to grow? You could never cause their trees to
grow. Was it another god besides Allah?” Absolutely not! But they are a people who set up equal
˹to Allah' Here Allah talks about essentials of planting tress

A unique feature of the Sundarbans' plant life is the adaptive root systems of the mangrove trees,
which have specialized above-ground roots, known as breathing roots or pneumatophores, that
allow them to survive in the harsh saline environment.
Despite its rich biodiversity, the Sundarbans is under threat due to human activities, climate
change, and natural disasters. Conservation efforts must focus on minimizing human
intervention, preventing pollution, and discouraging harmful commercial activities.
In Islam, we're taught to respect and protect nature. As the Prophet Muhammad (‫ )ﷺ‬said, "There
is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an
animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift for him."
Trees are to be treated with respect and not to be unnecessarily harmed: "I was throwing stones at
a date-palm belonging to some of the Ansar. They tool me along with them to the Prophet (‫)ﷺ‬.
He said: "O Rafi'! Why were you throwing stones at their date-palm?'" He said: "I said: 'Out of
hunger, O Messenger of Allah! He said: 'Do not throw stones at them, eat what falls. May Allah
fill you and quench your thirst.'"
In conclusion, the Sundarbans is a unique ecosystem that we must strive to protect for future
generations. Wassalamu 'alaikum wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu.