Snails in the Chanda Beel Area

Contents: I. Introduction. II. Methodology: 1. Reconnaissance survey. 2. Secondary information collection. 3. Snail collection for identification. 4. Catch assessment. 5. Market survey. III. Snails of Chanda Beel Area: 1. Diversity of snail in Chanda Beel. 2. Habitat of snail. 3. Food of snail. 4. Breeding of snail. 5. Population density and status. IV. Economic Features of Snail in Chanda Beel Area: 1. Common and traditional use. 2. Fish meal. 3. Water reclamation. V. Commercial Harvesting of Snail: 1. Harvesting period. 2. Monthly and annual snail harvest amount. 3. Snail collection process. 4. Snail processing. 5. Transport of snail. 6. Snail trading. 7. Local snail markets. VI. Consequences of Snail Harvesting: 1. Threats to snail. 2. Effect of snail loss. 3. Other concerns. VII. Conservation Measures Taken Under SEMP: 1. Community meetings. 2. Awareness through environmental clubs. 3. Posting billboards. 4. Drama. 5. Establishment of snail conservation sites. VIII. Conclusion and recommendations. References.