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S. No.
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Name of the Site
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State
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Name of the District
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Taluk
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Area
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Importance of the area
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Government Notification
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1
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Nallur Tamarind Grove
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Karnataka
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Bengaluru
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Devanahalli
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54 acres
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It is popularly believed to be a relic of the Chola Dynasty that ruled nearly 800 years ago, is spectacle of awesome wonder and a freakish site. This BHS spread over 54 acres comprising a population of nearly 300 trees, is a picture of dynamic pattern of plant diversity. The significant component of this popular structure is a group of old plants standing like ageless sentinels, firmly rooted to the ground with their gigantic trunks, along with large picturesque crowns spread very high and aloft like open wings.
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Aaapaji 154 ENV 2006, B'lore dt.24.01.2007
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2
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Hogrekan
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Karnataka
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Chikmagalur
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Kadur
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2508.15 acres
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The area has unique Shola vegetation and grass land with number of floral species which are unique and having lot of medicinal value. Hogrekan is moderately wooded land and its vegetation is of dry deciduous type and has a link with Bababudanagiri and Kemmangundi, adjoining Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary and Yemmedode Tiger Reserve and serving as "Wildlife Corridor" between Kudremukha and Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary.
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ENV 2009 dated 4.9.2010
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3
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University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Campus, Bengaluru
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Karnataka
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Bengaluru
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167 hectares
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The GKVK campus is considered one of the greenest areas in Bengaluru. Biological diversity of this campus constitutes a critical repository of various forms of flora and fauna (including 13 sp of mammals, 10 sp of reptiles, 165 sp of birds and 530 sp of plants) which needs to be protected nurtured to posterity.
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ENV 2009 dated 2.9.2010
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4
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Ambaraguda
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Karnataka
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Shimoga
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3857.12 hectares
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It is a revenue land located between Sharavathi Wild Life Sanctuary and Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary. It has Shola vegetation which is primitive vegetation in the Western Ghat and also has grasslands.
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2011
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5
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Glory of Allapalli
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Maharashtra
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Gadchiroli
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---
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6 hectares
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It is a reserved forest being preserved as natural forest having biological, ethinical and historical values.
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No.WLP.0914/C.R.317/M-1 dated 15th July 2014
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6
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Tonglu BHS under the Darjeeling Forest Division
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West Bengal
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Darjeeling
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---
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230 hectares
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It is a Medicinal Plant Conservation Areas
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No.716-ENT/T-11-7/003-ii/2003 dated 20th March, 2015
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7
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Dhotrey BHS under the Darjeeling Forest Division
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West Bengal
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Darjeeling
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---
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180 hectares
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It is a Medicinal Plant Conservation Areas
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No.716-ENT/T-11-7/003-ii/2003 dated 20th March, 2015
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8
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Dialong Village
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Manipur
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Tamenglong
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---
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11.35 Sq.km
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---
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No.24/3/2017-For &ENVT dt. 23rd May, 2017
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9
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Ameenpur lake
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Telangana
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Sangareddy
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Ameenpur
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449/EFS&T (FOR.II) Department, dated 21.11.2016
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10
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Majuli
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Assam
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Majuli
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---
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875 Sq.km
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It is an island situated in the Brahmaputra River which is harboring unique Ecological and Cultural Heritage.
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FRW 57/2005/Vol.II/14 dated 29th March, 2017
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11
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Ghariyal Rehabilitation Centre
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Uttar Pradesh
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Lucknow
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Kukrail Reserve Forest
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10 Hectares
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It is a centre established for conservation and rehabilitation of critically endangered species of Gharial.
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1348/XVI-5-2016-15/2016 dated 11th August, 2016
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12
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Chilkigarh Kanak Durga
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West Bengal
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Jhargram
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Chilkigarh
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55.9 Acres (Perimeter Of 1,969 Meters)
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Chilkigarh Kanak Durga Sacred Grove is a remnant forest with traditional beliefs and taboos of local inhabitants and rich in biodiversity covering an area of 55.9 acres in Jhargram District of West Bengal.
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No. 926/EN/T-II-7/003-II/2003 dt 16th April 2018
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13
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Khlaw Kur Syiem KmieIng
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Meghalaya
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Ri-Bhoi
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Umling
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16.05 ha
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It is a mosaic of natural habitats along with significant diversity of life forms. It is also an old Sacred Grove with monoliths and religious spots.
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No. FOR.53/2018/59 dated 13th December, 2018 issued by Government of Meghalaya
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14
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Mandasaru
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Odisha
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Kandhamal
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Raikia
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528 ha
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Mandasaru gorge is an adobe of 1563 species of plants, animals and fungi spreaded over an area of 528 ha.
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Office Order issued by Government of Odisha
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15
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Purvatali Rai
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Goa
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North Goa
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Bicholim
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7300 Sq. mts.
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Sacred Grove
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Office Order issued by Government of Goa
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16
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Naro Hills
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Madhya Pradesh
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Satna
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200 hect
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Unique and varied geology and it supports a large number of ecosystem and species of Flora and Fauna.
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Notifications by Government of Madhya Pradesh
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17
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Patalkot
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Madhya Pradesh
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Chhindwara
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8367.49 hect.,
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terrain of 1700 feet deep valley and ecosystem of estimated age of 6 Million years and species of rare flora and fauna including rare Bryophytes and Pteridopytes;
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Notification by Government of Madhya Pradesh
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18
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Asramam
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Kerala
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Kollam
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57.53 hect.,
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The BHS hosts a unique diversity of Mangrove species with diverse flora and fauna. The area harbours 15 sp. of true mangroves, 22 sp. of mangroves associated. 122 sp. of plants, 34 sp. of edible fish and about 62 sp. of birds. Most importantly, the site has the rare and endangered heritage trees of Syzygium travancoricum which is listed as critically endangered in IUCN Red List.
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Notification by Government of Kerala
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19
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Bambarde Myristica Swamps
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Maharashtra
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Dodamarg
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2.59 Ha.,
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Notification by Government of Maharashtra
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20
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Ganeshkhind Garden
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Maharashtra
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Pune
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33.01 Ha.,
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Notification by Government of Maharashtra
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21
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Landorkhori
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Maharashtra
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Jalgaon
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48.08 Ha.,
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Notification by Government of Maharashtra
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22
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Schistura Hiranyakeshi
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Maharashtra
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Sindhudurg
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Western Ghats
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2.11 Ha.,
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The fish Schistura hiranyakeshi was spotted for the first time in a pond at the Mahadev Temple at Amboli in Sindhudurg district , Western Ghats The 2.11 ha area has now been declared as ‘Shistura Hiranyakeshi Biological Heritage Site’ in April 2021. It has become the 5th such heritage site in the state of Maharashtra. The fish was found by the team led by Tejas Thackeray, a wildlife researcher, and son of Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray.
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Notification by Government of Maharashtra
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23
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Baneswar Shiva Dighi
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West Bengal
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Coochbehar-II
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Baneswar
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1.65 Acre
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It offers refuge to Black Softshell Turtle Nilssonia nigricans listed under Appendix I of CITES and extinct in the wild category of IUCN.
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Notification by Government of West Bengal
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24
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Sacred Grove at Sural Bhatori Monastery
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Himachal Pradesh
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Chamba
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Pangi
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07.15 Acre
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Uniqueness: A patch of Betula utilis or Bhojpatra trees wilh some intersp~rsed Willow trees Dominant shrubs and herbs: Rosa species, Lonicera species, Sorbus species, Agropyron longearistatum, Festuca species, Primula denticulata, Polygonatum verticillatum, Plantago asiatica, Heracleum candicans, Berberis species, Artemisia species, Bunium Persicum etc. Major faunal species, in the surrounding area: Snow Leopard, Brown Bear, Tibetan ·Wolf, Ibex etc
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Notification by Government of Himachal Pradesh
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25
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High Altitude Meadow
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Himachal Pradesh
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Chamba
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Pangi
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108 Acre
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Uniqueness: Cotoneaster species, Lonicera species, Sorbus species, Brachypodium sylvaticum, Bromusasper, Fesruca species, Poa species, Primula denticulata, Picrorhiza kurroa, Anemone species. Iris species, Artemisia species. Lonicera spocies, Bunium persicum, Jurinea macrocephala etc. Important Horal species recorded in the area: Picrorhiza kurroa, Dactylorhiza haragirea, Aconitum heterophyllum, Podophyllum hexandrum and Saussurea costus (cultivated). Major faunal species, in the region: Snow Leopard, Brown Bear, Black Bear, Tibetan Wolf, Himalayan Marmot, Ibex and Royle's Pika.
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Notification by Government of Himachal Pradesh
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26
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Birch-pine Forest Patch
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Himachal Pradesh
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Lahaul & Spiti
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Uadipur
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151 bighas
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Uniqueness: Main trees are Himalayan Birch (Betula utilis) and Blue Pine (Pinus wallichiiana). A few middle aged trees of West Himalayan Spruce (Picea smithiana), Deodar (Cedrus deodara) and Juniper (Juniperus species) are interspersed in the proposed patch. Besides. Willow (Salix species) and Sea Buckthorn (Jlippophae salicifolia) are also present in the site. The proposed site also includes a very good patch of grassy area, which supports a very good population of important medicinal and aromatic plants like Picrorhzza kurroa. Dactylorhiza hacagirea, Aconitum heterophyllum, Podophyllum hexandrum, Aconitum violaceum, Bunium persicum, Hippophae rhamnoides etc.
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Notification by Government of Himachal Pradesh
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27
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Baramura waterfall
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Tripura
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Khowai
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Khowai
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150 Ha
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Uniqueness: The highest natural waterfall in Tripura. Critical habitat for rare wildlife. Rich in floristic diversity. Habitat for many stream water favored fauna
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Notification by Government of Tripura
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28
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Unakoti
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Tripura
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Unakoti
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Unakoti
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40 Ha
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Uniqueness: Cultural and religious significance, Example of Ethno-religious aspects, Sacred trees and stones,Rich forest flora and fauna, Source of natural stream flow has diverse ecosystem services, Site of semi wild, wild and domesticated ornamental plants.
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Notification by Government of Tripura
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29
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Silachari Caves
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Tripura
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Gomati
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Gomati
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100 Ha
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Uniqueness: Only natural cave of Tripura. Unique habitat for several threatened cave bat species in Tripura. Rich floristic diversity. Ethno-religious and cultural significance. Critical habitat for rare wildlife. Stream rich in aquatic fauna. Multi- ecosystem services.
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Notification by Government of Tripura
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30
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Debbari or Chabimura
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Tripura
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Gomati
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Gomati
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215 Ha
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Uniqueness: River forest ecosystems at Debbari with rich fauna and flora. Unique habitat for threatened plants of Tripura like Dhup tree and cane resources of India. Unique breeding habitat for threatened fishes of Tripura. Unique breeding habitat for threatened wildlife of Tripura.
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Notification by Government of Tripura
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31
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Betlingshib & its surroundings
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Tripura
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North District
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350 Ha
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Uniqueness: Geographical/ topographical significance: The highest peak of Tripura allows unique habitat ecosystem. Aesthetic value: View of Mizoram and Chittagon hill tracts, other hills of Jampui, orange orchards. Due to change in altitude, topography and climate the vegetation is totally unique compared to the mainland of the state. Biodiversity Significance: Highest floristic diversity in Tripura. Conservation significance: Suitable habitat for several red listed flora and fauna. Medicinal plant conservation area. Cultural significance: Diverse agro-ecosystem model.
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Notification by Government of Tripura
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32
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Amarkantak
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Madhya Pradesh
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Anuppur
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Anuppur
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7681.50 Ha
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Uniqueness: site is situated on the Maikal mountain range which links the Vindhyachal and Satpura mountain ranges, at about 1067 meters above mean sea level. Site has unique terrain of 1700 ft. deep valley and ecosystem of estimated age of 6 Million year and species of rare flora & fauna including rare Bryophytes and Pteridophytes. Site is spread over 8367 .49hectare area. Amarkantak ecological system is the origin of three major rivers which contributes to water security of India, which need to be conserved.
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Notification by Government of Madhya Pradesh
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33
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Hajong Tortoise Lake
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Assam
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Dima Hasao
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Maibang
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526.78 Ha
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This lake is a natural habitat of Critically Endangered freshwater ‘Black Softshell turtle’ Nilssonia nigricans and Endangered ‘Indian Peacock Softshell turtle’ Nilssonia hurum besides other major flora and fauna. This site also harbour the threatened species like Critically Endangered Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla), Vulnerable Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), Leopard (Panthera pardus), Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus), Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus), Sambar (Rusa unicolor), Western Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock), Capped Langur (Trachypithecus pileatus), Wreathed Hornbill (Rhyticeros undulatus) etc.
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Notification by Government of Assam
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34
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34. Borjuli Wild Rice Site
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Assam
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Sonitpur
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Rangapara
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0.41 Ha
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Uniqueness: This BHS has a good population of wild species of rice -Oryza rufipogon. The wetland located at 26.810888 N, 92.623559 E having area of 0.41 ha harbour a viable population of wild rice. This is a unique site due to population richness of this species, but both are vulnerable to climate change and anthropogenic activities. The species (O. rufipogon) possess genes for disease and pest resistance, tolerance to submergence and salinity, thus, important resource in breeding and improvement of rice crop and many of our current varieties derive many genes from this species. Its in-situ conservation for evolutionary process and adaptation to changing climate is important. This will be wealth for posterity not only for India but for the whole world. Oryza rufipogon, the progenitor of present-day cultivated rice, O. sativa, is one of the most studied wild species of rice. It is a perennial plant commonly found in a marsh or aquatic habitats of eastern and southern Asia. O. rufipogon is photosensitive in nature and flowers during short days during the months of November and December. The seeds have a tendency to shatter as soon as they mature. It is tolerant of flooding and acidic soils.
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Notification by Government of Assam
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35
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Arittapatti Biodiversity Heritage Site
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TamilNadu
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Madurai
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Madurai
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193.215 He
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Uniqueness: This BHS has rich biological and historical significance with the presence of around 250 bird species including 3 flagship Raptor species - Laggar Falcon, Shaheen Falcon, Bonelli's Eagle and wildlife like Indan Pangolin, Python and Slender Loris.
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Notification by Government of Tamil Nadu
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36
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Mahendragiri hill Biodiversity Heritage Site
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Odisha
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Gajapati
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Gajapati
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4250 He
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Uniqueness: Mahendragiri hill is situated at an elevation between 700-1501 m above mean sea level in Gajapati district of Odisha. With increase altitude, the hill complex demonstrates several micro climatic conditions like tropical shola, tropical semievergreen, tropical moist-deciduous & tropical dry deciduous. The diversified vegetation with rich floral diversity representing 40% of the reported flora of Odisha. A total of 1,358 species of plants including 1,042 species of angiosperms under 122 families, 60 species of pteridophytes, 104 species of bryophytes, 53 species of lichens and 72 species of macro-fungi and 2 species of gymnosperms occurring in the hill ecosystem.The ancient temples of Kunti, Shima, Arjuna and Yudhisthir at Mahendragiri have been declared as protected monuments under the Ancient Monument and Archaeological sites and Remains Act 1958 by the State Government. These monuments provide a sacred and holy background for receiving about one lakh devotees annually every year to worship the deities of the hill
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Notification by Government of Odisha
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