Environmental Education and Policy

Orang National Park – complete detail – updated. Dominant flora and fauna of Orang National Park. Geography of Orang National Park. How to reach Orang National Park. In 1915, Orang was declared a Game reserve (Notice No. 2276/R dated May 31, 1915). The game reserve came under the control of the wild life wing of the State Forest Department to meet the …

UNESCO World Heritage Sites complete detail. What is UNESCO World Heritage Site. Definition of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Selection Criteria of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Encourage countries to sign the World Heritage Convention and to ensure the protection of their natural and cultural heritage. World Heritage is the designation for places on Earth that are of outstanding universal value to humanity and as such, have been inscribed …

Satpura National Park complete detail – updated. Geography of Satpura National Park. Dominant flora and fauna of Satpura National Park. How to Reach Satpura National Park. The park is came into light by British Officer Captain J. Forsyth when he was in action against Indian freedom fighter during 1857. The park covers an area of 585.17 Km2. It was declared as National Park in the …

Bannerghatta National Park complete detail updated. Geography of Bannerghatta National Park. Dominant flora and fauna of Bannerghatta National Park. How to Reach Bannerghatta National Park. Accommodation at Bannerghatta National Park. The national park is an important corridor for elephants migrating between the eastern and western Ghats. The park has a hilly terrain of granite sheets under moist deciduous forest valleys and scrubland on higher …

Gangotri National Park complete detail – updated. Geography of Gangotri National Park. Dominant flora and fauna of Gangotri National Park. How to Reach Gangotri National Park. The northeastern boundary of Gangotri National Park is along the international boundary with China.  The park is a home to species like Blue sheep, Black bear, Tiger, Brown bear, Himalayan thar, Musk deer, Snow leopard etc. The park also …

List of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Goa – updated.  Total number of National Parks in Goa is only (1) and total number of Sanctuaries in Goa is Six (6). A sanctuary is a protected area which is reserved for the conservation of only animal and human activities like harvesting of timber, collecting minor forest products and private ownership rights are allowed as long …

State wise list of Indian state birds (symbols) – updated. Detail of Indian state birds. Symbols of all Indian states. All these birds have unique features. List of Indian state birds with Common and Scientific Names is as follows…. S.No. Name of  State   Name of State Bird (Common Name)   Name of State Bird (Scientific Name) 1 Andhra Pradesh Indian …

What is Biosphere reserve (Complete detail). Definition of Biosphere reserve. Zones in Biosphere Reserve. Main Characteristics of Biosphere Reserves.  Biosphere reserves are nominated by national governments and remain under the sovereign jurisdiction of the states where they are located. There are 651 biosphere reserves in 120 countries, including 15 transboundary sites. Vision and mission of Biosphere Reserves. Biosphere reserves are nominated by national governments and remain under …

Van Vihar National Park complete detail – updated. Geography of Van Vihar National Park. Dominant flora and fauna of Van Vihar National Park. How to Reach Van Vihar National Park. Van Vihar Safari Park is a paradise for bird enthusiasts, where one could found birds like Peacocks, Munias, barlets, wagtails, bulbuls, orioles, Kala Teetar, Blue Kingfisher, Phakta and migratory birds such as …

South Button Island National Park complete detail – updated. Geography of South Button Island National Park. Dominant flora and fauna of South Button Island National Park. How to Reach South Button Island National Park. The other National Parks near the South Button Island National Park are North Button Island National Park and Middle Button Island National Park. The South Button Island National …