Dhandimagu kilhi

Gnaviyani (Gn)

WDPA ID

1000

Total Area

69.00 ha


Type

UNESCO Biosphere Reserves

Managed Areas

Status
Designated
Contact Number
Fuvahmulah Nature Park - 7590059

The mangrove wetland area connected to Dhan’dimagu Kilhi is an area that is naturally and environmentally rich. It is located to the north of Fuvahmulah, surrounded by Dhan’dimagu district, Dhiguvaagan’du district and Hoadhan’u district. This area is divided in to two main regions; Dhan’dimagu Kilhi and the wetland area connected to it. Both of these regions are significant in many ways. Dhandimagu Kilhi is one of the two freshwater mangorves in Fuvahmulah, and has notable natural features. It is rich with different species of flora and fauna and is an excellent example of inter connectivity between organisms. The 3-feet deep mangrove is also abundant with marine life. Tilapia fish (footumas), referred as Feynamas by people that live in Fuvahmulah, and Bangaalhumas, live in this mangrove. Moreover, ___ (Beyn’gu) have also been spotted here. The trees surrounding the mangrove area bring more verdant richness to it. Thatch screwpine (Boakashikeyo), and different types of grass and plants have can also be seen in large numbers. Plants used for medicinal use, as well as Taro (ala) can be found here. Animals that make these trees their home find food from the area surrounding the mangrove. It is also a special environment for the birds that frequent here. Fuvahmulah is notable in the Maldives for being having multiple such environments. Dhandimagu Kilhi and the surrounding wetland area have special environmental features. The area lush with different types of trees and organisms. Medicinal plants, grass, Thatch screwpine (Boakashikeyo) and Taro (ala) can be found amongst the vegetation. The fish that live in the mangrove are a source of food for the animals that frequent her and, as a result, help populate the species. Consequently, this brings beauty and richness to the environment of this area. Dhandimagu Kilhi and the surrounding wetland area help keep the island from flooding during the rainy season. Dhan’dimagu district is since considered the freshwater reserve of the Maldives. Since Fuvahmulah is shaped like a bowl, with the middle of the island at a lower elevation than the perimeter of it, the wetland area helps the island from flooding.

Attributes

Date of Protection:
18 June 2012

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