Preserving Arunachal Pradesh's natural environment is crucial for several compelling reasons. The state's remarkable biodiversity, marked by lush forests and clean rivers, supports a diverse array of rare flora and fauna. Continuous discoveries of new species underline its significance as a vital ecological hotspot.
The importance of preserving this environment lies in maintaining a stable ecological balance. Biodiversity sustains ecosystems by facilitating interactions that support life. Taking action now can ensure the survival of these species and the overall health of the environment.
Beyond ecological stability, Arunachal Pradesh's healthy environment provides ecosystem benefits, serving as carbon sinks that mitigate climate change. It also prevents soil erosion, habitat loss, and natural disasters. Moreover, the region's natural beauty holds immense cultural value for indigenous communities whose traditions are closely linked to the environment. The state's indigenous populations rely on forests and rivers for livelihoods and spiritual well-being. Preserving the environment is thus integral to respecting and safeguarding their cultural heritage for future generations.
Additionally, Arunachal Pradesh's rich biodiversity offers potential for ecotourism. Sustainable practices can enhance local economies, promote environmental awareness, and contribute to conservation efforts. To address environmental challenges, initiatives like the 'Airgun Surrender Abhiyan' have been launched, encouraging residents to surrender firearms to combat illegal hunting and poaching.
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Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
BODY MASS: Male :933 g, female: 755g (Kemp 1995)
HABITAT: Maxed diet, but largely carnivorous. Arthropods, mollusks and small vertebrates, berries, drupes, capsular fruits of primary forest species belonging to Lauranceae, Meliaceae, Annonaceae and figs (Moraceae).
Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
Joypur reserve forest (Kashmira Kakati, pers.Comm.). Tinsukia district and in Cachar Hills (Pawar & Birand, 2001) and from several other reserve forests in upper Assam (Anruddin Chowdury, pers. Comm.). Distribution in other areas of north-east India is inadequately known, though it may occur or have occurred in Nagaland and Manipur (Ali & Ripley 1987).
Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
DISTRIBUTION: Ranges countries- India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and south India. In India, restricted to eastern Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Reported from Namdhapa Tiger Reserve (TR), evidence seen in Jairampur Forest Division in Changlang district, and are lower areas near Deomali and Nakfan in Tirap district. An active nes was seen in Miao RF. Also sighted form areas in Upper Assam
Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
Austen's Brown hornbill or Brown hornbill (Anorrhinus austeni) (also known as the White-throated brown hornbill, formerly Ptilolaemus tickelli)
Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
Three sympatric hornbill species, the great hornbill (Buceros bicornis), Wreathed hornbill(Aceros undulates) and the Oriential Pied hornbill ( albirostris ), were the focus of a 4 year ecological study in western Arunachal Pradesh. Anecdotal information on the other two species, the Rufous-necked hornbill. (Aceros nipalensis) and the brown hornbill (Anorrhinus austen) was also collected.
Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
Elephant reserves is the landscape management, which covers more territorial jurisdiction of Elephant habitat and corridors and provides scope to address more areas irrespective of legal status of the land to being under the conservation program. A brief description of some of the protected areas is given to have an idea about the conservation activities of the Arunachal Pradesh in respect of Wildlife management.
Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
include all the Elephant habit areas in to four elephant reserve that are under active consideration of the GOI. One of the Elephant Reserves has been notified as Kameng. Management of Elephant reserves is the landscape management, which covers more territorial jurisdiction of Elephant habitat and corridors and provides scope to address more areas irrespective of legal status of the land to being under the conservation program. A brief description of some of the protected areas is given to have
Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary, Namdapha National Park, Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary and Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary have fringe human population where activities have initiated by involving the local communities in conservation of wildlife and its habitat. To a species-specific conservation program the state has taken up activities under Project and Project Elephant with the central assistance from Government of India. There are two Tiger project areas namely Namdapha Tiger Reserve and Pakka Tiger Rese
Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
There are two Tiger project areas namely Namdapha Tiger Reserve and Pakka Tiger Reserve. Tiger being at the apex of the biological pyramid, the management of Tiger provides scope to the conservation and management of Tiger ecology in a holistic manner. The state has also submitted proposals to Government of India to include all the Elephant habit areas in to four elephant reserve that are under active consideration of the GOI. One of the Elephant Reserves has been notified as Kameng
Sakthivel 1 year 3 months ago
There are eight Wildlife Sanctuaries, one Orchid Sanctuary and two National Parks in state of Arunachal Pradesh covering an area of 9,488.48 sq km. There is no such threat to protected areas by the dispersed population of the state that is 13 per sq km. Most of the areas are away from any villages and the people of the state are in a habit of living in areas without interfering the conservation projects. Almost all the Protected Areas are in terrain and Inaccessible, which has added more protect