Wildlife Conservation & Restoration Tourism
- About Wildlife Conservation & Restoration Tourism in India. Feature Information
about Wildlife Parks, Tiger Reserves & Bird Sanctuary in India.
Corbett Tiger Reserve
» Introduction
Corbett has aptly been described as the land of the Roar, Trumpet and Song.
It represents a scene of remarkable beauty.
Corbett had the proud distinction of being chosen as the venue for the inauguration
of Project Tiger in India. The rich biodiversity of the Reserve is partly attributed
to the variety of habitat found here. Due to the location of the Reserve in
the foothills of the Central Himalayas both Himalayan and peninsular flora and
fauna is found in the Reserve.
The grasslands are locally known as Chaurs, are limited. The largest grassland
is the Dhikala Chaur. Some of the best grasslands including the famous Buxar
Chaur and the Beri Chaur got submerged under the Ramganga reservoir in 1974.
The areas made available as a result of the relocation of
the villages, Dhara, Jhirna and Kothirau in 1994 are being developed into grasslands
through habitat management.
The Ramganga reservoir which came into being in 1974 stretches over an area
of around 82 sq. km. with one half each in Corbett National Park and Sonanadi
Wildlife Sanctuary.
The Corbett Tiger Reserve has a great variety of fauna on account of habitat
diversity. It is very rich in avifauna. Zoological Survey of India has recorded
over 585 species of resident and migratory birds here.
» Conservation History
The Reserve area was named as 'Hailey National Park' in 1936. This was renamed
in 1954-55 as 'Ramganga National Park' and again in 1955-56 as 'Corbett National
Park'. Its the oldest National Park of India. It was one of the nine Tiger Reserves
created at the launch of the Project Tiger in 1973. The original area of the
Park was 323.75 sq. km. to which 197.07 sq. km. was added later. An area of
797.72 sq. km. was added as buffer of the Corbett Tiger Reserve in 1991. This
area includes the whole of Kalagarh Forest Division (including 301.18 sq. km.
area of Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary), 96.70 sq. km. of Ramnagar Forest Division
and 89 sq. km. The administrative control over the entire area is that of the
Field Director of the Reserve.
» Census
| CENSUS |
| Wild Species |
1993 |
1994 |
1995 |
1996 |
1997 |
Tiger
|
123 |
128 |
134 |
-- |
138 |
Panther
|
100 |
102 |
110 |
-- |
109 |
Elephant
|
417 |
-- |
502 |
-- |
746 |
Cheetal
|
36525 |
-- |
31919 |
-- |
-- |
Sambar
|
5576 |
-- |
5695 |
-- |
5757 |
| Barking Deer |
2262 |
-- |
2271 |
-- |
2229 |
Hog Deer
|
292 |
-- |
294 |
-- |
477 |
Bear
|
54 |
-- |
58 |
-- |
40 |
Wild Boar
|
7670 |
-- |
7711 |
-- |
7906 |
Ghariyal
|
224 |
-- |
123 |
-- |
283 |
Mugar
|
118 |
-- |
119 |
-- |
301 |
Ghoral
|
424 |
-- |
433 |
-- |
451 |
Monkey
|
12663 |
-- |
12574 |
-- |
12764 |
Langur
|
14091 |
-- |
14187 |
-- |
14300 |
Blue Bull
|
-- |
-- |
313 |
-- |
466 |
» Archeology
Mythologically the fort was built by Lord Rama for his brother Laxman, during
Ramayan period. There are a number of man made caves (35) in Bandhavgarh with
inscriptions and carvings, which date back between about 129-168 A.D. Statues
of various incarnations of Lord Vishnu, which were carved out of single rocks
are found in the fort. "Sheshshaiya" the statue of lord Vishnu in
reclining pose is the biggest of all and attracts every tourist. These statues
date back to 10-11th Century A.D.
» Forest Types
Northern Moist Deciduous, Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous, Himalayan Subtropical
Pine Forests.
Major Flora
Main Species : Sal, Khair, Sissoo, Ber, Kuthber, Bel, Chbilla, Dhak,
Semal, Khingan, Kharpat, Rohini, Bakli, Pula and Bamboo
Major Fauna
Main Species
Mammals : Tiger, Leopard, Elephant, Cheetal , Sambar , Hog Deer, Barking
Deer , Wildboar Langoor And Rhesus Monkey.
Bird : Peacock, Jungle Fowl, Partridges, Kaleej, Crow, Vulture, Parakeets,
Laughing Thrush, Orioles, King Fishers, Drongo, Doves, Woodpeckers, Ducks, Teals,
Storks, Cormorants and Seagulls .
Reptile : Indian Marsh Crocodiles Or Mugger , Gharials , King Cobra,
Common Krait , Cobra, Russel , Python and Monitor Lizard .
Pisces : Mahaseer , Kalimuchi , Kalabasu , Chilwa and Goonch.
» Managements
The main focus of the management is on protection. The other thrust areas are
habitat and water management. Corbett management is also focusing on ecotourism.
Corbett Tiger Reserve Reservation Form
--›
