It serves as an ideal alternative habitat for migratory and resident bird species. An educational excursion was organized by the department of botany, sgtb khalsa college to yamuna. Know when is yamuna biodiversity park new delhi closed or open and see best timings for visit. Nov 11, 2014 significance of biodiversity park bio reserve as a water replenish zone temperature regulator dust trapper regional park for the people 7. It was opened for the public at gachibowli since 19 january 2015. Dda to ngt the tribunal in january 2015 had directed dda to develop biodiversity parks along yamuna banks in the national capital so that the floodplains can be made spots of scenic beauty. Yamuna biodiversity park plants organisms free 30day trial. Nearly 45,000 species of plants and twice as many of animals have been recorded from india. Chapter 1 state of the place before the biodiversity park. Its easy to see them but much too difficult to capture them with camera. Biodiversity parks restoring degraded environments urbanisation, loss of. The birds that started arriving in small flocks in the last week of october gradually increased in number and are now seen in all wetlands at the park. Yamuna biodiversity park phase ii started in the year 2009 and it is being implemented in the same manner as an extension of the project yamuna biodiversity park. River can be divided into five segments on the bases of hydrological and ecological conditions.
There are four small ponds to add humidity to the surroundings and provide moisture to the butterflies. Educational visit to yamuna biodiversity park tecnia institute of. A joint project of the university of delhi du and the delhi development authority dda, the concept of the park was first started in 2001, on almost a barren piece. Pdf study of various plant communities profiles in yamuna. If you are wondering how much it costs for entry to yamuna biodiversity park, we have the answer. This park is presently spread across 457 acres of land and has been divided into two zones visitors zone and nature reserve zone. Delhi development authority is the funding agency of the project.
Biodiversity definition biological diversity means the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are a part. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. That is what makes our country one of the 12 mega diversity countries of the world. Once, the river yamuna was not just beautiful, but also lush and full of diverse wildlife. Yamuna biodiversity park biodiversity parks of delhi. Yamuna biodiversity park is thus a living laboratory where scientific experimentation has done wonders. Neela hauz biodiversity park, located on south central delhi ridge of aravalli range next to sanjay van, in delhi, india, is a 3. It serves as an ideal alternative habitat for migratory and resident.
To revive yamuna bank,eco park,recreational space planned by. The yamuna bio diversity park is a great attraction to see in wazirabad. It was inaugurated along with a commemorative pylon by the prime minister of india manmohan singh. The park features two major zones the visitor zone and the nature reserve zone. Pipeline of projects ranging from area selection in the earliest stage.
Yamuna biodiversity park biodiversity parks of delhi developed. Yamuna biodiversity park new delhi 2020 all you need to. Mar 22, 2011 biodiversity park in delhi slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Mountain biodiversity conservation project mmbcp during 2008 to. Data collection, analysis and reporting what should we. Yamuna bio diversity park latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times.
Yamuna biodiversity park aerial view of ybp emerging as the capitals most visited public place and prominent center for learning and understanding the environment, the yamuna biodiverstity park has become a home for biologically rich wetlands, grassland communities, a wide variety of fruit yielding species and an abundance of medicinal herbs. Yamuna river enters delhi near palla, traverses about 48 kms. Yamuna biodiversity park new delhi 2020 all you need. Yamuna biodiversity park, for me, proved to be one of the best nature parks in the city of delhi. The loss of biodiversity is dangerous and its consequences are immediate. Significance of biodiversity park bio reserve as a water replenish zone temperature regulator dust trapper regional park for the people 7.
The park was set up within the telangana state industrial infrastructure corporation tsiic layout at a. We had only seen the directions on the website of the biodiversity park, and went straight on the ring road after the ito crossing, looking for a place where the road was split into two by a divider. Phasei of biodiversity park to be ready by april 8, 2018 the delhi development authority has told the national green tribunal that the development of phasei of the biodiversity park on the floodplains of river yamuna, will be completed by april 2018. River yamuna is one of the most polluted rivers of the india. Biodiversity and conservation although india h as only 2.
Talk on wetland ecology and yamuna biodiversity park. Oct 18, 2017 part 2 join us as we explore, observe, understand and appreciate the flora and fauna at the yamuna biodiversity park in delhi. It originates from yamunotri glaciers in the lower himalayas at an elevation of approximately 6387 meters. The entrance ticket price of this place is the official fee for entry to and visit of the place during its opening times. Pdf the nesting success of the oriental darter anhinga. Explore yamuna biodiversity park profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of yamuna.
In an effort to revitalise the banks of the river yamuna and revive flora and fauna in the area,the delhi development authority dda has begun work on an ambitious project. Our thanksgiving inventory would be incomplete without mentioning the experts. Groups are led through the park on a predetermined nature trail and it has already become a location where education on environment, sustainable development and conservation is being imparted at a primary, secondary and tertiary level. Chapter 5 yamuna biodiversity park and yellowstone national. This noragric report was commissioned by the norwegian agency for. Explore biodiversity parks profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of biodiversity parks. May 23, 2016 the yamuna biodiversity park is also an openair laboratory for a range of students and researchers.
Creepycrawlies best avoided by most have been enchanting a team of scientists at yamuna biodiversity park. The yamuna bio diversity park is a great attraction to see in. The purpose of this biological diversity evaluation project. Made on the yamunas alluvial flood plain, yamuna biodiversity park ybp is a slice of wild delhi.
Yamuna biodiversity park timings, entry time, opening timings, visiting hours and time table of opening hours and closing days for 20. The work on the citys seventh biodiversity park, to be located on yamuna. Yamuna biodiversity park in delhi 25 feb, 2009, 09. Bird watching at the yamuna biodiversity park lbb, delhi. From the hot arid deserts of the sahara, through the lush green rainforests of the amazon, to the ocean depths and bright corals, our natural world is a marvel of different landscapes, materials, colours and textures. It was a dreary january 1st 2011, when at about 8 am, we set out for the yamuna biodiversity park. Apr 27, 2008 a long time in the making and now a fullfledged success, the yamuna biodiversity park near the indian city of new delhi is a model for restoration work around the world. Yamuna biodiversity park as a site for nature education. As part of our continued efforts to make the students environment conscious and to emphasize the importance of biodiversity in an ecosystem, the department of. Mar 06, 2018 yamuna biodiversity park is one of the many biodiversity parks that dda has developed and maintained. Yamuna biodiversity park free download as pdf file. The aim is to preserve flora and fauna in the region. The yamuna river project council is composed of 9 members, but the project as a whole is supported by multiple departments across the university of virginia, in addition to administrators, team members, related researchers, committed students and project partners. The complete area has a ph of around 89 which is not suitable for plants.
It lies in the northern aravalli leopard wildlife corridor. Nov 23, 2017 the delhi development authority dda, on november 22, 2017, told a bench headed by the national green tribunal ngt chairperson justice swatanter kumar that the principal committee constituted by the green panel, has approved its plan to develop biodiversity parks in different phases, along the banks of the yamuna river. Yamuna biodiversity park timings, opening time, entry timings. Biodiversity park in delhi slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The yamuna biodiversity park aims to create a butterfly conservatory, that will become a major ecotourism destination for visitors and nature lovers. Part 2 join us as we explore, observe, understand and appreciate the flora and fauna at the yamuna biodiversity park in delhi. The concept of biodiversity continues to evolve and more recently it has been included in the idea of ecosystem services in that it is a form of natural capital and thus underpins the functioning of ecosystems 10, 11.
To revive yamuna bank,eco park,recreational space planned. Pdf the oriental darter anhinga melanogaster is a globally near threatened species that has been breeding in the yamuna biodiversity park, delhi since. We also have debts of gratitude to our teachers, prof. Biodiversity park in hyderabad has been established during the convention on biological diversity held in 2012. The purpose of the work was to study the impact of spatiotemporal variation in plant communities on soil chemical properties in yamuna biodiversity park. Biodiversity conservation provides substantial benefits to meet immediate human needs, such as clean, consistent water flows, protection from floods and storms and a stable climate.
Its july now and the temperature is slowly dipping in delhi. It further, acts as a natural conservation site for specific group of endangered plants. The front portion of the yamuna biodiversity park, a 220m southward and 140m northward stretch from. Educational excursion to yamuna biodiversity park an educational. This a case study of the growth and development of the yamuna biodiversity park which is of a kind in this age of rapid urbanization and modernization which is eating up all the available green spaces. Murry for giving us such an educational and informative research case study for our practical. Inspection of kalindi kunj biodiversity park on 01. This area is constructed under the flood area of yamuna. The yamuna biodiversity park is also an openair laboratory for a range of students and researchers.
Yamuna bio diversity park phase ii this is biodiversity park besides yamuna bank, on its western side in the north part of delhi, india. Aim of yamuna biodiversity park to protect and sustain the biodiversity. It includes developing the riverbanks as green spaces,with a biodiversity park on one bank and a recreational area on the other,without any concrete construction. Arjunimor biodiversity park it is developed by delhi development authority dda with the technical help of centre for environmental management of degraded ecosystems cemde, university of delhi. The diversity of birds has shown a remarkable increase with specie numbers having risen from 37 to 196 since 2002, while reptiles have increased from 3 to 18. Biodiversity is preserved in this park after prolonged research and interventions.
This is a small but very informative book on the yamuna biodiversity park located in delhi. The aravalli biodiversity park sprawls over an area of 692 acres near the southcentral. At yamuna biodiversity park, the air is full of birds 06 dec, 2014, 08. The barrages formed on the river are playing a major role in escalating the river pollution. The yamuna biodiversity park in north delhi celebrates the world wetlands day each year with great fervor and excitement. Snakes last seen in 1940s found at yamuna bio park. Biodiversity park, wazirabad village constructed on. Historically, the belt along the river was laden with fruiting trees, strained by reeds and frequented by migratory birds. Shallow and deep water bodies located on the floodplains downstream of wazirabad reservoir up to jaitpur eg. Birds, trees and butterflies at the yamuna biodiversity. Landuse that can be connected existing lake wetland area yamuna biodiversity park tributary drains draining into govt land use supplementary drain undecided oxidation ponds existing waste water. Shastri park, usman pur, near old railway bridge, geeta colony, mayur vihar and near dnd flyover, was restored into catchment wetlands and their connecting channels desilted to facilitate the entry of flood. Yamuna biodiversity park new delhi 2020 what to know. Latest and breaking news on yamuna biodiversity park.
Some species of summer terrestrial migrants are expected to arrive while some others can be seen enjoying the parks wetlands. Thus, the yamuna biodiversity park harbours a wide range of ecosystems indigenous to the yamuna river basin and supports more than 1,500 plant and animal species. The yamuna biodiversity park is presently spread over an area of approximately 457 acres near wazirabad village on the flat alluvial plains of the yamuna. Yamuna biodiversity park, located on yamuna river front is a 9770 hectares biodiversity area in delhi, india. How the yamuna biodiversity park was made into a vibrant ecosystem. A walkthrough of the yamuna biodiversity park conducted by dr. Khudsar is a wildlife biologist and the scientistincharge of the park. May 23, 2016 yamuna biodiversity park is thus a living laboratory where scientific experimentation has done wonders. Check near by metro station to yamuna biodiversity park on map, metro map yamuna biodiversity park. Once a barren place where nothing grew, the park is now full of life which can be heard in the chirping of birds and rustling of leaves.
This year too, the yamuna biodiversity park invites the citizens of delhi for celebrating the day by coming together for a discussion on the importance of wetlands and the need for their conservation. Yamuna biodiversity park timings, opening time, entry. Emphasis is given on the flora with the hope and reason that it will eventually invite fauna to flourish in the region. The yamuna biodiversity park is presently spread over an area of. Yamuna biodiversity park in delhi is an ecological marvel. Pdf biodiversity parks restoring degraded environments. Ebook trees of delhi as pdf download portable document format. The work on the citys seventh biodiversity park, to. Only a few migratory birds that wintered at the yamuna biodiversity park remain. The yamuna biodiversity park, delhi is slated to act as a heritage site and repository of approximately 50 threatened communities of yamuna river basin. Yamuna biodiversity park emerging as the capitals most. The yamuna biodiversity park has been an innovative project, an open laboratory for the students of environmental and biological studies, to observe, experiment, learn and teach. Yamuna biodiversity park is one of the many biodiversity parks that dda has developed and maintained.
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