Monday, October 7, 2013

Bhawal National Park - Gazipur

Located in Gazipur in Dhaka Division Bangladesh , the Bhawal National Park is a real natural treasure . The park was established in 1974 with the primary objective of protecting the main inhabitants of the park. It was also intended to recreational opportunities for the people of Bangladesh to offer.The Bhawal National Park covers an area of about 5022 hectares. This area is home to an incredible variety of flora and fauna diversity . The area was once covered by lush forest canopy created by Sal ( Shorea robusta ) trees . Unfortunately, illegal logging has stripped the area of ​​a large part of the natural vegetation - in fact only 600 km2 of which remains a beautiful forest . New trees and forests have been planted to help restore the forest , trying but it's probably still take many years before they are mature enough to support that was once so common incredible diversity of animals in this area . Salt scrub forest that is unique and would be really great if there was something redistribute and reclaim the land . In the past Bhawal National Park was recognized for hosting a variety of delicious exotic creatures such as leopard , elephant , clouded leopards, black panthers , tigers , sambar deer and peacocks . Unfortunately many of these animals are completely gone and only a few species remain in this small strip of protected vegetation . If the vegetation had recovered sufficiently , you can expect this beautiful mix of creatures can return to life. Undergrowth .







But nature lovers will not be disappointed completely. The park is home to 220 species of plants, 13 species of mammals, reptiles, nine, five amphibians and five species of birds. The Forest Department has tried to reintroduce in the region, including Turkey, deer, cat fish and python. Different species The Bhawal National Park is only about 40 km north of Dhaka city, which makes it the perfect base for those looking for a little peace and quiet. It also has very good services and recreational facilities, and will likely prove to be a promising eco-destination in time.



 




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