National Parks in Tamilnadu
NATIONAL PARKS IN TAMILNADU
INTRODUCTION
The state of Tamil Nadu boasts of a rich flora and fauna. To preserve the rich natural heritage of the state many National parks and wildlife sanctuaries have been set up over a period of time. These National parks and sanctuaries not only help in the protection of the invaluable animal and plant life but also attract a large number of visitors.
The National parks of India are IUCN category II protected areas. India's first national park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park, now known as Jim Corbett National Park. By 1970, India only had five national parks. In 1972, India enacted the Wildlife Protection Act and Project Tiger to safeguard the habitats of conservation reliant species. Further federal legislation strengthening protections for wildlife was introduced in the 1980s. As of April 2007, there were 96 national parks. All national park lands then encompassed a total 38,029.18 km (14,683.15 sq mi) km, comprising 1.16% of India's total surface area. A total of 166 national parks have been authorized. Plans are underway to establish the remaining scheduled parks.
All of India's national parks are listed below alongside their home state or territory, area and the date that they were established. overview of all Indian protected areas. Tamil Nadu has 5 declared National Parks with a total area over 307.84 km (118.86 sq mi), covering only 0.24% of the state. This is the third lowest % area covered of all Indian states and Union territories
1. Indira Gandhi National Park (previously: Aanamalai National Park), 117.10 km (45.21 sq mi), Est. 1989.
2. Mudumalai National Park 103.24 km (39.86 sq mi), Est. 1990
3. Mukurthi National Park 78.46 km (30.29 sq mi), Est. 1982
4. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park 6.23 km (2.41 sq mi), Est. 1980
5. Guindy National Park 2.82 km (1.09 sq mi), Est. 1976.
1.Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
INTRODUCTION
The state of Tamil Nadu boasts of a rich flora and fauna. To preserve the rich natural heritage of the state many National parks and wildlife sanctuaries have been set up over a period of time. These National parks and sanctuaries not only help in the protection of the invaluable animal and plant life but also attract a large number of visitors.
The National parks of India are IUCN category II protected areas. India's first national park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park, now known as Jim Corbett National Park. By 1970, India only had five national parks. In 1972, India enacted the Wildlife Protection Act and Project Tiger to safeguard the habitats of conservation reliant species. Further federal legislation strengthening protections for wildlife was introduced in the 1980s. As of April 2007, there were 96 national parks. All national park lands then encompassed a total 38,029.18 km (14,683.15 sq mi) km, comprising 1.16% of India's total surface area. A total of 166 national parks have been authorized. Plans are underway to establish the remaining scheduled parks.
All of India's national parks are listed below alongside their home state or territory, area and the date that they were established. overview of all Indian protected areas. Tamil Nadu has 5 declared National Parks with a total area over 307.84 km (118.86 sq mi), covering only 0.24% of the state. This is the third lowest % area covered of all Indian states and Union territories
1. Indira Gandhi National Park (previously: Aanamalai National Park), 117.10 km (45.21 sq mi), Est. 1989.
2. Mudumalai National Park 103.24 km (39.86 sq mi), Est. 1990
3. Mukurthi National Park 78.46 km (30.29 sq mi), Est. 1982
4. Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park 6.23 km (2.41 sq mi), Est. 1980
5. Guindy National Park 2.82 km (1.09 sq mi), Est. 1976.
1.Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park