Origin and salient features of the site this park is located close to river yamuna, jharoda, wazirabad. For world wildlife day, the quint takes a look at efforts to keep delhis natural world alive. 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. Phasei of yamuna biodiversity park focused on barren floodplains commenced in 2005 and phase2. 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. Pipeline of projects ranging from area selection in the earliest stage. About 1,000 migratory birds have arrived in yamuna biodiversity park. This is biodiversity park besides yamuna bank, on its western side in the north part of delhi, india. Reports inform that strangulation marks were found on the body of the deceased.
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. Once the 45km biodiversity park is created people can walk or cycle from wazirabad to okhla along the pathways identified in this area. The loss of biodiversity is dangerous and its consequences are immediate. Mar 06, 2018 yamuna biodiversity park is one of the many biodiversity parks that dda has developed and maintained. Pdf analysis of soil physicochemical properties in. To revive yamuna bank,eco park,recreational space planned by dda. 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. Mar 08, 2016 we will build a biodiversity park there. The aravalli biodiversity park sprawls over an area of 692 acres near the southcentral. Pdf on jun 1, 2017, monika koul and others published biodiversity parks restoring degraded environments. Looking down the dusty delhichandigarh highway, a sense of tiredness is inescapable. Educational visit to yamuna biodiversity park tecnia institute of.
Yamuna biodiversity park timings, opening time, entry timings. Nov 11, 2014 significance of biodiversity park bio reserve as a water replenish zone temperature regulator dust trapper regional park for the people 7. Pdf the purpose of research was to study various plant communities profiles and to compare with the earlier. Yamuna biodiversity park new delhi 2020 what to know. Oct 18, 2017 part 1 join us as we explore, observe, understand and appreciate the flora and fauna at the yamuna biodiversity park in delhi. It was a dreary january 1st 2011, when at about 8 am, we set out for the yamuna biodiversity park. The yamuna biodiversity park is also an openair laboratory for a range of students and researchers. Yamuna biodiversity park by sn sharma linkedin slideshare. Nearly 45,000 species of plants and twice as many of animals have been recorded from india.
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. The author has studied the biodiversity park which is of its kind in urban areas. Yamuna biodiversity park biodiversity parks of delhi. Yamuna biodiversity park, located on yamuna river front is a 9770 hectares biodiversity area in. This park is presently spread across 457 acres of land and has been divided into two zones visitors zone and nature reserve zone. 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. Oct 28, 2018 according to a tweet by ani, the body was found near delhis yamuna biodiversity park. 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. Birds, trees and butterflies at the yamuna biodiversity. The park sprawls over an area of 457 acres on the flat alluvial floodplains of the yamuna near jagatpur village in the upstream of wazirabad reservoir. Pdf biodiversity parks restoring degraded environments. It lies in the northern aravalli leopard wildlife corridor. The yamuna biodiversity park is a verdant patch of biologically rich wetlands and grasslands in delhi.
The aim is to preserve flora and fauna in the region. Delhi development authority is the funding agency of the project. If you are wondering how much it costs for entry to yamuna biodiversity park, we have the answer. Yamuna biodiversity park biodiversity parks of delhi developed. Body of 8yearold girl found in trolley bag near yamuna biodiversity park, strangulation marks found on body. An educational excursion was organized by the department of botany, sgtb khalsa college to yamuna. Its easy to see them but much too difficult to capture them with camera. May 23, 2016 the yamuna biodiversity park is also an openair laboratory for a range of students and researchers. The centre for environmental management of degraded ecosystems, delhi university, with support from delhi development authority, developed the park through the allocation of land and grants. Yamuna biodiversity park 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. Murry for giving us such an educational and informative research case study for our practical. Significance of biodiversity park bio reserve as a water replenish zone temperature regulator dust trapper regional park for the people 7.
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. A view of the orchidarium in the aravalli biodiversity park. Neela hauz biodiversity park, located on south central delhi ridge of aravalli range next to sanjay van, in delhi, india, is a 3. Yamuna biodiversity park, for me, proved to be one of the best nature parks in the city of delhi. Analysis of soil physicochemical properties in various sites at yamuna biodiversity park, delhi, india. The biodiversity park on the eastern bank of the river will be developed in collaboration with the centre for environmental management of degraded ecosystems cemde.
Biodiversity park, wazirabad village constructed on. Yamuna biodiversity park reclamation of wasteland youtube. Yamuna biodiversity park free download as pdf file. Yamuna biodiversity park in delhi 26 feb, 2009, 02. Educational excursion to yamuna biodiversity park an educational. Laying of sewerage system in unsewered areas master plan 2031. The loss of biological diversity is at grave threat. Map of yamuna biodiversity park showing location of 15 sampling sites. Yamuna biodiversity park as a site for nature education. 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. Biodiversity and conservation although india h as only 2.
Our thanksgiving inventory would be incomplete without mentioning the experts. The integration of indigenous knowledge and biodiversity conservation was influenced by global initiatives such as the convention on biological diversity, the. Yamuna biodiversity park plants organisms free 30day trial. A bird watchers dream, it is fast becoming one of the most visited sites in the city. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website.
We also have debts of gratitude to our teachers, prof. The purpose of the work was to study the impact of spatiotemporal variation in plant communities on soil chemical properties in yamuna biodiversity park, delhi, india. Yamuna biodiversity park in delhi is an ecological marvel. Yamuna biodiversity park, located on yamuna river front is a 9770 hectares biodiversity area in delhi, india.
Pdf analysis of soil physicochemical properties in various. Aim of yamuna biodiversity park to protect and sustain the biodiversity. That is what makes our country one of the 12 mega diversity countries of the world. Download the times of india news app for latest city news. Different kinds of flowers make it an ideal hub for butterflies, bees, wasps and many other nectar loving insects. It further, acts as a natural conservation site for specific group of endangered plants. The diversity of societies, cultures and languages that has developed throughout human history is intimately related to biodiversity and its use. Our thanksgiving inventory would be incomplete without mentioning the experts at yamuna biodiversity park, dr.
The police has however initiated an investigation into the matter. Dec 06, 2017 the delhi development authority dda, on december 5, 2017, told a bench headed by national green tribunal ngt chairperson justice swatanter kumar that biodiversity parks, would be developed along the banks of the yamuna river in a phased manner, to prevent encroachments and the principal committee constituted by the green panel, has approved its plan to develop the parks in different phases. Reviving biodiversity on yamuna bank delhi news times of. At yamuna biodiversity park, the air is full of birds times. 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. And an integrated project websiteblog will report results and ongoing progress. Since 2010, our 5,000 volunteers had been working to keep the river yamuna clean. Around 10,000 studentstraineesnature lovers from schools. Dredging of major drains and 22 km stretch of yamuna bed 5. The most important thing to know is that yamuna biodiversity park is closed on. Emerging as the capitals most visited public place and prominent center for learning and understanding the environment, the yamuna biodiverstity park has.
Biodiversity is preserved in this park after prolonged research and interventions. Mar 22, 2011 biodiversity park in delhi slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. At yamuna biodiversity park, the air is full of birds tnn dec 7, 2014, 02. 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. This is a small but very informative book on the yamuna biodiversity park located in delhi. The entrance ticket price of this place is the official fee for entry to and visit of the place during its opening times. Yamuna biodiversity park timings, opening time, entry. Bird watching at the yamuna biodiversity park lbb delhi. Emphasis is given on the flora with the hope and reason that it will eventually invite fauna to flourish in the region. At yamuna biodiversity park, the air is full of birds 07 dec, 2014, 02.
May 23, 2016 yamuna biodiversity park is thus a living laboratory where scientific experimentation has done wonders. To protect the ground recharge zones like river yamuna and ridge 8. Yamuna biodiversity park plants organisms free 30day. Yamuna biodiversity park yamuna biodiversity park is a recent initiative for generating mass awareness to assist in restoration of the river as well as serve as a protected bed for the wetland ecosystem surrounding the river. Pdf study of various plant communities profiles in yamuna. Biodiversity park as a major chunk of across the landscapesseascapes and in these parks are considered to be one of this is a part of the aravalli mountain.
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