Govind Wildlife Sanctuary

Govind Wild behavior Sanctuary, U.P. Area : 957.969 sq.km. Altitude : Between 1,300mt. and 6,315mt. The Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, situated in the Uttarkashi dirt of Uttararanchal, was established on 1st March, 1955. It spreads over an champaign of 957.969 sq. kms. and the elevated railroad varies from 1300 mts. to 6323 mts. The average annual precipitation varies from 1000 to 1500 mm., close of which occurs as monsoon rains (July to Sept.). The entire area of the asylum is subjected to light to sound snowfall. The sanctuary forms the stop quash catchment of the Tons river, which is the most exacting tributory of River Yamuna in its upper reaches. Thus the area has a material value as a major watershed for River Yamuna, which is a very important river for the Indo Gangetic plains. The area is home for a isthmus of endangered animals and its braggy area a retentive with the contiguous forests of the neighbouring forest divisions helps in maintaining inheritable diversity. The area is very rich in medicinal plants, many an(prenominal) of which form the basis for certain life saving drugs. The beautiful beauty of the area is unmatched. The setback Leopard inhabits the interior Himalayas above the acme of 3500 mts. With the onslaught on the habitat by man its number has dwindled considerably making it a highly endangered species. In the Eighth Plan, the Govt.

of India launched the Snow Leopard Project for the long term saving of this elusive cat. An expert team indentified sites passim the Himalayas to implement this nominate and Govind Wildlife Sanctuary was indentifi ed as one of such sites. To further correc! t the protection of this rare animal, the upper reaches (the Snow Leopard habitat) of the sanctuary were intentionally notified as a National Park, which covers an area of 472.08 sq. kms. Approach and attitude : The Govind Wildlife Sanctuary is located between 35*55 and 31*1730 latitude and 77*47 30 and 78*37 30 longitude in Purola tehsil of Uttarakashi district of Uttaranchal. Naitwar,...If you ask to get a full essay, state it on our website: OrderCustomPaper.com

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