Native land of oranges awaits UNESCO tag
It is said to be the only place in the world to house the mother plant of citrus-indica (orange). And for this, the world's first citrus gene sanctuary was established in this reserve.
By PTI |
SHILLONG: It is said to be the only place in the world to house the mother plant of citrus-indica (orange). And for this, the world's first citrus gene sanctuary was established in this reserve.
Now, the Union Ministry of Forests and Environment has forwarded the nomination of Nokrek Biosphere Reserve in Garo Hills of Meghalaya for UNESCO recognition on the world network of biosphere reserves.
Foresters say that forwarding of the nomination implies that the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is admitted to be a pristine area and a bio-diversity hot spot.
Teeming with wildlife at an altitude of 1418 meters above sea level, an area of 47 sq kms around Nokrek has been declared a National Park. The entire Nokrek range, an area of about 800 sq km, has also been demarcated as a biosphere reserve where many rare species of plants and animals are found.
The development comes after a research study conducted by the Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata. The research team headed by Deputy Director and Principal Investigator, Dr H S Debnath conducted a study in the reserve and observed that various species of plants were yet to be identified, perhaps been due to lack of research.
The team emphasised that the reserve with its unique bio-diversity, natural protective areas amidst the tribal culture needed immense research which would bring out new scientific knowledge.
Now, the Union Ministry of Forests and Environment has forwarded the nomination of Nokrek Biosphere Reserve in Garo Hills of Meghalaya for UNESCO recognition on the world network of biosphere reserves.
Foresters say that forwarding of the nomination implies that the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is admitted to be a pristine area and a bio-diversity hot spot.
Teeming with wildlife at an altitude of 1418 meters above sea level, an area of 47 sq kms around Nokrek has been declared a National Park. The entire Nokrek range, an area of about 800 sq km, has also been demarcated as a biosphere reserve where many rare species of plants and animals are found.
The development comes after a research study conducted by the Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata. The research team headed by Deputy Director and Principal Investigator, Dr H S Debnath conducted a study in the reserve and observed that various species of plants were yet to be identified, perhaps been due to lack of research.
The team emphasised that the reserve with its unique bio-diversity, natural protective areas amidst the tribal culture needed immense research which would bring out new scientific knowledge.
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