Environmental Education and Policy

Bhagwan Mahavir (Mollem) National Park – complete detail – updated. Dominant flora and fauna of Bhagwan Mahavir (Mollem) National Park. How to reach Bhagwan Mahavir (Mollem) National park. The park was earlier known as Mollem game sanctuary. The park setting in the foothills of the Western Ghats is wonderful and the countryside is one of the most peaceful that you’ll come across in …

Buxa National Park complete detail – updated. Geography of Buxa National Park. Dominant flora and fauna of Buxa National Park. How to Reach Buxa National Park. It is an ideal place for the wild life lovers. The Buxa Fort is situated on the Sinchula Range and is a vantage point in the mountains. It was captured by the British in 1865 in the …

List of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Tripura. How many National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Tripura. Total number of National Parks is Two (2) and Total number of Wildlife Sanctuaries is Four (4) in Tripura. “Sanctuary” means an area declared, whether under sec. [26(A)5] or sec.38 or deemed, under sub-section (3) of sec.66. to be declared, as a National Park. National …

List of Important bird areas in India – updated. How many Important bird areas in India. total number of Important bird areas in India is 467. These areas provide suitable conditions to birds.  The IBA Programme of Birdlife International aims to identify, monitor and protect a global network of IBAs for conservation of the world’s birds and associated biodiversity. The Bombay Natural …

List of Biosphere reserves in India. How many Biosphere reserves in India. Total number of Biosphere reserves in India is 18. The World Network of Biosphere Reserves of the MAB Programme consists of a dynamic and interactive network of sites of excellence. There are 651 biosphere reserves in 120 countries, including 15 transboundary sites. Biosphere reserves have three interrelated zones that aim to fulfil three complementary …

List of National Parks in Andaman and Nicobar Islands – updated. How many National Parks in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Total number of National Parks in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Nine (9). “National Park” means an area declared, whether under sec.35. or sec.38 or deemed, under sub-section (3) of sec.66. to be declared, as a National Park. National park is an area which is …

List of Marine protected areas in India – updated. How many marine protected areas in India. These places are given special protections for natural or historic marine resources by local, state, territorial, native, regional, or national authorities. Valuable biodiversity saved by these places all over India.These areas provide suitable conditions to unique marine life. Name of marine protected area, location, category, area and year of notification is …

List of Wildlife Sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh. How many Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh. Total number of Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh is 13 (thirteen). Sanctuary is an area which is of adequate ecological, faunal, floral, Geo-morphological, natural or zoological significance. “Sanctuary” means an area declared, whether under sec. [26(A)5] or sec 38 or deemed, under sub section (3) of Sec.66 to be declared, as …

Tadoba National Park complete detail – updated. Geography of Tadoba National Park. Dominant flora and fauna of Tadoba National Park. How to Reach Tadoba National Park. The word ‘Tadoba’ is the name of the God “Tadoba” or “Taru”, praised by the tribal people who live in the dense forests of the Tadoba and Andhari region, whereas “Andhari” is derived from name of Andhari River …

Neora Valley National Park complete detail – updated. Geography of Neora Valley National Park. Dominant flora and fauna of Neora Valley National Park. How to Reach Neora Valley National Park.  Total area of the park is 159.89 Km2. Neora Valley National Park was established in the year of 1986. This park falls in the catchment area of the Neora River. Neora Valley National Park …