Arunachal Pradesh: Namdapha National Park and Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary have been designated as eco-sensitive areas
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, speaking to X, expressed gratitude for the decision. Located in Changlang and Lohit districts, both these areas are known for their rich biodiversity and unique landscapes. Read this to know more.
Arunachal Pradesh: Namdapha National Park and Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary have been designated as eco-sensitive areas. (Image: iStock)
of Arunachal Pradesh Namdapha National Park and ties reserve and Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary And the Tiger Reserve has been designated as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ECZ) by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Located in Changlang and Lohit districts, they are known for their rich biodiversity and unique landscape.
Addressing the X, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said, “Happy to share that @moefcc has approved Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve (Changlong District) and Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve (Lohit District). Declared an Environment-Sensitive Zone (ESZ). , He further added, “Earlier, in February 2024, Pakke Tiger Reserve was also included in the ESZ. This paves the way for focused conservation of endangered wildlife and rare flora found in these reserves, which will ensure environmental stability and balance. necessary to maintain.” Ecosystem.”
By providing additional protection to key sections of the reserve, these environmentally sensitive areas act as buffer zones. This is to ensure that conservation efforts continue beyond the boundaries of protected lands.
For those unaware, Namdapha, a national park and tiger reserve forest covers an area of 1985.23 square kilometers with diverse flora and fauna on the international border between India and Myanmar (Burma) within the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh state in northeastern India. Are living beings. , Namdapha National Park is located a few kilometers from Miao. It was declared a tiger reserve by the government in 1983.
The most notable bird species found in the region are white-winged wood ducks, great Indian hornbills, jungle fowls and pheasants. In addition, the park has great biodiversity of flora and fauna. “The lush green plants are dense and intertwined like webs of cane, bamboo, wild banana and various types of vegetation. The grandeur of the wet tropical rain forest is the breeding ground for a variety of animals and birds, which is remarkable and a sight to behold. Worth it.” official website.
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