Comprehensive study of Kaftar Lake
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About Project
Kaftar lake is located in southeast of Eqlid County in Fars Province and is about 48 km2, this lake is considered as a valuable habitat for migratory birds. The lake is a freshwater wetlands in the basin of Sivand River, and has an essential role in attracting migratory birds and especially for fish breeding, it is the first stop point for this sort of birds. The present comprehensive study and sampling of this lake were carried out by Asarab company for one year in 10 stations.
Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment:
- Field investigation, data gathering and information collection
- Basic studies including information collection about agricultural status and water utilization
- Basic studies including identifying the lymnological status of the lake and its important entering rivers to the lake and specifying their fauna and flora
- Sampling of phytoplankton, zooplankton and benthos species
- Sampling of water and sediments to study the physicochemical status of water and lake bed
- Investigating the water fluctuations in the lake and its important rivers
- Identification of pollutants and their adverse impacts (agricultural, livestock, industrial and human pollution)
- Investigating role of animals in the region on maintaining ecological balance
