Author: Swapan Kumar Sahoo & Dr. Vijay Kumar Gonekar
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/03080026
Abstract: Coastal ecosystems of Purba Medinipur and Balasore exhibit high ecological sensitivity, yet increasing anthropogenic pressure has accelerated the degradation of native plant communities. The present study analyses the extent to which activities such as tourism expansion, fishing and aquaculture intensification, settlement growth, and land-use modification contribute to shifts in coastal vegetation structure and species composition. Results indicate a marked decline in dune-stabilizing and salt-tolerant flora, accompanied by habitat fragmentation and reduced regenerative capacity. The study underscores the need for integrated coastal zone management and conservation-oriented interventions to safeguard plant diversity in these ecologically fragile coastal environments.
Keywords: Floristic Diversity, Coastal Vegetation, Anthropogenic Impact, Land-Use Change.
Page No: 197-202