Modeling a wetland system: The case of Keoladeo National Park (KNP), India

A model for the wetland part of KNP is presented and analyzed. Two-dimensional parameter scans suggest that this minimal model possesses dynamical complexities. Per capita availability of water to "bad" biomass (W-1) is one of the most vital parameters. One can ensure good health of the park by restricting the par capita availability of water to low values. Getting the "bad" biomass removed by granting permits to villagers should go hand in hand with water management and conservation activities. The model presented in this paper may be helpful in designing the timing and nature of human interventions in the form of implementation of well worked out policies in future. (C) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.