Bhawal National Park
Bhawal National Park | |
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ভাওয়াল জাতীয় উদ্যান | |
Gazipur, Dhaka Division of Bangladesh | |
Coordinates | 24°5′45″N 90°24′14″E / 24.09583°N 90.40389°E |
Area | 5022 hectares |
Established | 1982 |
Bhawal National Park (Bengali: ভাওয়াল জাতীয় উদ্যান) is a nature reserve and national park of Bangladesh.
History
Bhawal National Park was established and maintained as a National Park in 1974; it was officially declared in 1982 under the Wildlife Act of 1974. By origin, it was the forest of Madhupur under the rule of
Most of this area was covered by forests fifty years ago and the dominant species was Sal (Shorea robusta). Illegal deforestation has left only 600 km2 of the original forest; new trees and woodlands have been planted.[3]
Ecology
The park has 345 plant species, including 151 different tree species, 53 shrubs, 106 herbs and 34 climber species. The wildlife in the park includes 13 mammals, 9 reptiles, 5 birds and 5 amphibians. In addition the Forest Department has recently introduced peacocks, deer, pythons, and cat fish.[4]
Gallery
See also
References
- ^ "Wildlife Biodiversity in Bhawal National Park: Management Techniques and Drawbacks of Wildlife Management and Nature Conservation". bangladesh.com. 2005. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
- ^ "Wildlife Biodiversity in Bhawal National Park". School of Environmental Science and Management, Independent School, Bangladesh. Retrieved 18 August 2007.
- ^ Harun-Er-Rashid (2012). "Madhupur Tract". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- ^ "Eco tourism in Bangladesh". Bangladesh Forest Department. Archived from the original on 13 October 2007. Retrieved 18 August 2007.