Northern Ridge biodiversity park
Northern Ridge biodiversity park | |
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Type | Natural Area |
Location | North ridge, Delhi Ridge, Delhi |
Nearest city | Delhi University |
Coordinates | 28°40′49″N 77°12′24″E / 28.6803217°N 77.2065972°E |
Area | 87 hectares[1] |
Created | 2015 |
Operated by | Delhi Development Authority |
Status | Open |
Northern Ridge biodiversity park,
History
Wildlife of India |
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Delhi has more than 7,884 hectares of fragmented forests, which are deprived of wild animals due to the unplanned urbanisation. Of the over 400 wetlands of Delhi, fewer than 3 or 4 major ones existed in 2014. In 2015, Delhi already had Aravalli Biodiversity Park and Yamuna Biodiversity Park. Delhi Development Authority (DDA) engaged the scientists of Delhi University to develop four more biodiversity parks in Delhi, including the Northern ridge biodiversity park (Kamla Nehru Ridge), Tilpath valley biodiversity park, Neelahauz biodiversity park and phase-2 of the Yamuna Biodiversity Park.[5]
Restoration
It was restored in 2014–16 on 87 hectares of Kamla Nehru Ridge (also called Northern Ridge) near Delhi University.
Flora
Some of the native species being replanted at several Delhi ridges to replace the invasive Vilayati Kikar include mahua, haldu, sheesham, bael, other shrubs and grasses.[7][8]
Fauna
Several ridges of Delhi are being restored to revive the native species including
See also
- Delhi Ridge
- National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries of Haryana
- Biodiversity Park, Visakhapatnam
References
- ^ a b c DDA biodiversity parks.
- ^ "Restoring Delhis environment". The Financial Express. India: The Financial Express. 25 December 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ "Tadas Shri Ramdas Chandrabhanji". loksabha.nic.in. India: Lok Sabha, Government of India. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ "L-G suggests creation of green circuit to connect city parks". India Today. India. Press Trust of India. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ a b Scientists engaged develop four biodiversity parks, Deccan Herald, 23 August 2015.
- ^ a b Government takes steps to restore biodiversity of Kamala Nehru ridge, Mellinium Post, 14 October 2014.
- ^ a b c Two years on, Tilpath Valley Biodiversity Park breathes again, The Times of India, 23 February 2018.
- ^ a b Delhi gets its third biodiversity park in Tilpat Valley, Hindustan Times, 3 February 2018.