Terai Arc Landscape (TAL)

Terai Arc Landscape (TAL) mind map
  Overview
    Location
      Between river Yamuna and river Bagmati
      Encompasses
        Shivalik hills
        Bhabhar areas
        Terai flood plains
    Span
      810km stretch
      49,500 km² total area
      30,000 km² in India
    Countries
      India
      Nepal
    Protected areas
      14 in total
        Parsa National Park, Nepal
        Chitwan National Park, Nepal
        Banke National Park, Nepal
        Bardia National Park, Nepal
        Blackbuck Conservation Area, Nepal
        Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve, Nepal
        Valmiki National Park, India
        Sohelwa Wildlife Sanctuary, India
        Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, India
        Dudhwa National Park, India
        Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, India
        Corbett National Park, India
        Rajaji National Park, India
        Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, India
      9 in India
      5 in Nepal
  Biodiversity
    Mammals
      Bengal tiger
      Indian rhinoceros
      Asian elephant
      Gaur
      Hispid hare
      Sloth bear
      South Asian river dolphin
    Birds
      Over 500 species
      Bengal florican
      Sarus crane
      Black stork
    Others
      Wide range of fish
      Amphibians
      Freshwater crustaceans
  Conservation Efforts
    Initiated
      2001 by Government of Nepal
    Strategic Plans
      2004-2014
      2015-2025
    Goals
      Address conservation management
      Tackle priority threats
      Ensure socio-ecological integrity
    WWF Involvement
      Since 2000
      Aims for habitat integrity
      Establish wildlife corridors
      Provide alternate livelihoods
  Challenges
    Threats
      Forest conversion
      Encroachment
      Infrastructure development
      Wildlife crimes
      Human-wildlife conflict
      Unsustainable forest product extraction
      Climate impacts
        Forest fire
        River diversions
        Droughts
    Population
      Dense human population
      Dependence on forests for resources
  Significance
    Ecological health
    Survival of endangered species

The Terai Arc Landscape (TAL), stretching between the Yamuna and Bagmati rivers, encompasses various protected areas across India and Nepal. It is a hotspot for biodiversity, including mammals like the Bengal tiger and the Indian rhinoceros, and over 500 bird species. Conservation efforts have been ongoing since 2001, with strategic plans addressing threats and aiming for socio-ecological integrity. The region faces several challenges, including forest conversion and climate impacts. The survival of endangered species and the ecological health of the area underline the importance of these conservation efforts.

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