Terai Arc Landscape
Terai Arc Landscape (TAL) is composed of 14
The rivers and wetlands of the TAL are rich and diverse
However, the area faces many challenges to the wildlife.[4] Of the 14 protected areas within the TAL, none is large enough, by itself, to sustain a population of tigers over time. If the protected areas were to be linked by wildlife corridors, individual tigers would be able to move from area to area, furthering its ability to survive long-term.[1]
TAL is densely populated and its welfare is of critical importance to its human and animal life.[5] Its approximately three million people are among the world's poorest (50% live below the poverty live) and generally subsist on the land.[1]
As of the beginning of 2013, the Indian government will give a donation to farmers who grow flowers in the Terai.[6]
Protected areas within the Terai Arc Landscape
The following are protected areas within the boundaries of the TAL:[1]
- In Nepal: Bardia National Park, Banke National Park, Blackbuck Conservation Area, Chitwan National Park and Parsa National Park
- In India: Jim Corbett National Park, Rajaji National Park, Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, Dudhwa National Park, Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Suhelva Sanctuary and Valmiki National Park
References
- ^ a b c d e f "The Terai Arc Landscape Bengal Tigers in the Himalayas' Shadow" (PDF). missouri.edu. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Terai Arc Landscape". WWF India. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Terai Arc Landscape (TAL)". Government of Nepal - Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- ^ "TAL - Challenges and interventions". wwfindia.org. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- ^ "Terai Arc Landscape (TAL), Nepal". WWF Global. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- ^ Agarwal, B. C. (2013). "Farming of flowers grows in Terai belt". Times of India. Retrieved 23 February 2013.