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Leopard Safari at Khayerbari soon

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After the Bengal Safari Park in Siliguri, people living in north Bengal may soon have a chance to visit a leopard safari park in South Khairbari Tiger Rescue Center under the Jaldapara National Park in Alipurduar district. A deer park will also be set up.

“We will start work on the leopard safari project as soon as we receive an approval from the central ministry of the environment and forest on the proposal we sent them” said state forest minister, Binoy Krishna Barman.

Tigers rescued from circuses in the state were rehabilitated in the rescue centre situated under the Jaldapara National Park. A number of leopards which were rescued from different parts of north Bengal were also sent to the rescue centre for rehabilitation.

At present there are a total of seven leopards and one Royal Bengal tiger in the rescue centre. Two leopards. Sachin and Sourav, were recently taken to the Bengal Safari Park.

The Leopard Safari in South Khayerbari Tiger Rescue Center will boom tourism in Dooars. It will be a radical step for development of tourism in the area.

Parts of forests in Dooars to remain open for tourists during monsoon

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Much to the delight of forest lovers, the State Forest Department, for the first time, has decided to keep selective portions of various forests in northern Bengal open for tourists during the monsoon season, that is, from mid-June to mid-September.

Usually, the entire forest areas remain closed for tourists from June 16 to September 15. On demand from many tour operators, resort owners and transport operators, who have in turn listened to requests by tourists, the department has decided to keep certain areas open.

There is something special about the natural beauty of forests during the rainy season and many tourists are keen to witness this. The green of the forests acquires a special glow during this time of the year.

Kalipur Jungle Camp, Dhupjhora Eco Tourism Camp under Gorumara National Park, Panjora Jungle Camp, Murti Jungle Camp, Hornbill Jungle Camp and Chukchuki Watchtower, which are also located in close proximity of Gorumara, will be kept open, including the route in Chapramari forest from the entrance gate to the watchtower.

The Dakshin Khayerbari Tiger Rescue Centre and Mendabari Jungle Camp under Jaldapara National Park and areas like Sikiajhora Eco Tourism Centre, Poro Eco Park, Buxa Fort, Jayanti, etc. under Buxa forest will also remain open for tourists.

It may be mentioned that the season from June to September is also the mating season for many animals. Hence, the department would ensure that no disturbance is created for the animals. Therefore, no jeep safari or elephant safari will be allowed inside the forests.

A number of species of animals like tigers, rhinoceros and elephants make their habitat in the forests of the Dooars. Other animals include various types of deer, bison, birds and reptiles.

Source: Millennium Post

Bengal Govt to introduce royal Bengal tigers in Buxa and Jaldapara

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Buxa and Jaldapara in North Bengal are gearing up to welcome the big cat. In the initial phase, six royal Bengal tigers would be released – three each in Buxa Tiger Reserve and Jaldapara National Park. Later, sic more would be released.

The programme for releasing the felines was recently finalised at a meeting of the Bengal Government, represented by the Forest Minister, with the local people at the Rajabhatkhawa Nature Interpretation Centre in Buxa Tiger Reserve. The Minister said that the locals had no issues with the introduction of tigers. The meeting was also attended by representatives of the National Tiger Conservation Authority.

Since a large population of people resides in the area of Buxa, it was necessary to consult them. The State Government, though, will remove the people from the area only after making adequate provisions for their rehabilitation.

The tigers would be brought in from Assam. Helicopters would be used to transport them so that they remain in good physical shape. Of the six to be released in the first phase, four would be females and two would be males.

 

বক্সা ও জলদাপাড়া রিজার্ভ ফরেস্টে আসছে নতুন অতিথি

উত্তরবঙ্গের বক্সা ও জলদাপাড়ায় রিজার্ভ ফরেস্টে আনা হচ্ছে রয়্যাল বেঙ্গল টাইগার। বক্সা টাইগার রিজার্ভ ও জলদাপাড়া অভয়ারন্যে মোট ১২টি বাঘ ছাড়া হবে ।প্রথম পর্যায়ে ছয়টি বাঘ ছাড়া হবে – তার মধ্যে তিনটি বক্সাতে আর তিনটি জলদাপাড়াতে। পরবর্তী পর্যায়ে আনা হবে আরো ছয়টি বাঘ। প্রথম ছয়টি বাঘের মধ্যে চারটি মহিলা ও দুটি পুরুষ বাঘ।

সম্প্রতি বক্সা ব্যাঘ্র প্রকল্পে রাজাভাতখাওয়ার ইন্টারপিটিশান সেন্টারে বাঘ ছাড়া নিয়ে গ্রামবাসীদের সাথে বৈঠক করেছে রাজ্য সরকার। বৈঠকে উপস্থিত ছিলেন বন মন্ত্রী বিনয় কৃষ্ণ বর্মন । বৈঠক শেষে মন্ত্রী জানান, এলাকাবাসী এই সিদ্ধান্তের সঙ্গে সহমত। বাঘ আনার ব্যাপারের সব রকমের ছাড়পত্র এসে গেছে। ন্যাশনাল টাইগার কনজারভেশন অথরিটির সদস্যও উপস্থিত ছিলেন এই বৈঠকে।

বাঘ গুলোকে হোলিকপ্টারে করে নিয়ে আসা হবে আসাম থেকে। এভাবে আনলে আনলে বাঘের কোন শারীরিক সমস্যা হবে না।