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Template:Incomplete list Biodiversity Heritage Sites are notified areas of biodiversity importance in India.

The Indian State Government can notify the Biodiversity Heritage Sites in consultation with local governing bodies under Section 37 of Biological Diversity Act of 2002. These areas are considered unique and fragile ecosystems. They can be either terrestrial, coastal and inland waters or marine ecosystems.[1][2][3]

Gujarat

List of Biodiversity Heritage Sites in Gujarat
No. Name of the Site aritapatti and minakshipuram gaon State District Taluka Locality Area Importance Reference
1 Inland Mangroves

(proposed)

Gujarat Kutch Lakhpat Guneri Template:Convert Rare inland mangroves. Chinkara, migratory birds and ratel. [4]
2 Indigenous mango forest (proposed) Gujarat Dang Chinchli Template:Convert 2708 mango trees. Biodiversity hotspot. [4]

Haryana

  • Aravallis and the Shiwaliks

Himachal Pradesh

No. Name of the Site State District Taluka Locality Area Importance Reference
1 Sacred grove at Sural Bhatori Monastery, Block Pangi, District Chamba Himachal Pradesh Chamba Pangi Sural 07-15-00 A patch of Betula utilis or Bhojpatra trees with some interspersed Willow trees. Dominant shrubs and herbs: Rosa species, Lonicera species, Sorbus species, Agropyron longearistatum, Festuca species, Primula denticulata, Polygonatum verticillatum, Plantago asiatica, Heracleum candicans, Berberis species, Artemisia species, Bunium persicum etc. Major faunal species, in the surrounding area: Snow Leopard, Brown Bear, Tibetan Wolf, Ibex etc. https://hpbiodiversity.gov.in/BMC/Rajpatra%20of%20Himachal%20Pradesh%20(BHS).pdf
2 High altitude meadow at Muhal Dhar Shinkal, Gram Panchayat Hudan Bhatori, Block Pangi, District Chamba Himachal Pradesh Chamba Pangi Hudan 108-00-00 Cotoneaster species, Lonicera species, Sorbus species, Brachypodium sylvaticum, Bromusasper, Festuca species, Poa species, Primula denticulata, Picrorhiza kurroa, Anemone species, Iris species, Artemisia species, Lonicera species, Bunium persicum, Jurinea macrocephala etc. Important floral species recorded in the area: Picrorhiza kurroa, Dactylorhiza hatagirea, Aconitum heterophyllum, Podophyllum hexandrum and Saussurea costus (cultivated). Major faunal species, in the region: Snow Leopard, Brown Bear, Black Bear, Tibetan Wolf, Himalayan Marmot, Ibex and Royle’s Pika https://hpbiodiversity.gov.in/BMC/Rajpatra%20of%20Himachal%20Pradesh%20(BHS).pdf
3 Birch-pine forest patch at Nain Gahar village, Gram Panchayat Mooring, SubTehsil Udaipur, District Lahaul & Spiti Himachal Pradesh Lahaul & Spiti Udaipur Nain Gahar 151 Bighas Main trees are Himalayan Birch (Betula utilis) and Blue Pine (Pinus wallichiiana). A few middle aged trees of West Himalayan Spruce (Picea smithiana), Deodar (Cedrus deodara) and Juniper (Juniperus species) are interspersed in the proposed patch. Besides, Willow (Salix species) and Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae salicifolia) are also present in the site. The proposed site also includes a very good patch of grassy area, which supports a very good population of important medicinal and aromatic plants like Picrorhiza kurroa, Dactylorhiza hatagirea, Aconitum heterophyllum, Podophyllum hexandrum, Aconitum violaceum, Bunium persicum, Hippophae rhamnoides etc. Indirect evidence indicate the presence of important faunal species like Snow Leopard, Himalayan Brown Bear, Asiatic Black Bear, Himalayan Red Fox, Asiatic Ibex, Himalayan Musk Deer and Royle’s Pika in suitable season of the year. Threatened bird species, the Himalayan Griffon (Gyps himalayensis) and Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) have also been reported from the area. According to Trevor, 2019 (unpublished), Nain Gahar’s birch forest patch appears to be a point of meeting of Kashmir elements and Himalayan elements of avifaunal species, with at least two bird species forming hybrid zones there, namely, Greenish Warbler (Phylloscopus trochiloides viridanus and Phylloscopus trochiloides plumbeitarsus) an important ring species, and Variegated Laughing Thrush (Trochalopteron variegatum). https://hpbiodiversity.gov.in/BMC/Rajpatra%20of%20Himachal%20Pradesh%20(BHS).pdf

Karnataka

List of Biodiversity Heritage Sites in Karnataka
No. Name of the Site State District Taluka Locality Area Importance Reference
1 Nallur Tamarind Grove Karnataka Bengaluru Devanahalli Template:Convert Believed as a surviving historical site from the Chola dynasty period. Visually impressive and has about 300 trees. Large and old trees. [2][3][5]
2 Hogrekan Karnataka Chikmagalur Kaduru Balliganuru Template:Convert Having Shola vegetation and grassland. Many floral species with medicinal value. Moderately wooded land. Dry deciduous type vegetation. connects Kudremukha, Bababudanagiri and Kemmangundi with Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary and Yemmedode Tiger Sanctuary. [2][3][5]
3 University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Campus Karnataka Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Template:Convert 13 species of mammals, 10 species of reptiles, 165 of birds and 530 of plants are there in the campus. [2][3][5]
4 Ambaragudda Karnataka Shimoga Template:Convert A revenue land located between Sharavathi and Someshwara wildlife sanctuaries. Has Shola vegetation and grasslands. [2][3][5]
5 Mundigekere lake Karnataka Uttara Kannada Sirsi Sonda Bird sanctuary [6]
6 Zooribetta Karnataka Koppal [6]
7 Siddarabetta Karnataka Tumakuru [6]
8 Ramanagara hill Karnataka [6]
9 Chikkamagalur hill Karnataka [6]
10 Antaragange Betta Karnataka Kolar Kolar Kolar perennial water source [7]
11 Aadi Narayana Swamy Betta Karnataka Chikkaballapura Gudibande Chikkaballapur dry-belt species protected by local people [7]
12 Mahima Ranga Betta Karnataka Bengaluru Bengaluru Bengaluru Prominent green space of Bengaluru [7]
13 Urumbi Karnataka Dakshina Kannada Kadaba Urumbi Unique environmental system on the banks of Kumaradhara river [7]

Kerala

List of Biodiversity Heritage Sites in Kerala
No. Name of the Site State District Taluka Locality Area Importance Reference
1 Pannivelichira Kerala Pathanamthitta Mallappuzhassery Template:Convert Migratory and endemic birds. Water dyke used for irrigation. Wetland ecosystem. [8][9]
2 Asramam Kerala Kollam Template:Convert 190 years old British Residency, rare varieties of mangrove spread on residency complex and the creek of Ashtamudi Lake.[10] [11][12]
3 Cashew tree at the Nombizhi LP School Kerala Pathanamthitta Pandalam Thekkerkara 200-years old cashew nut tree in Ward 5 [13][9]
4 Pathiramanal Kerala Alappuzha Muhamma Island in Vembanad lake. Has 4 species of fresh water mangroves, 160 species of flowering and 9 of ferns. 5 species of mammals, 18 of amphibians, 12 of reptiles, 89 of birds, 106 of butterflies, 72 types of small plants, 13 of creepers are found. 120 species of water. [14]
5 Pandalam trees Kerala Pathanamthitta Pandalam municipality 16 trees (heronries) in town [9]
6 Chempaka trees in Ward 2 Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Anchuthengu Two Chempaka trees (250 years old) [9]
7 Nattumavu tree Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Chirayinkeezhu 150 years old tree in Ward 5 [9]
8 Kadalkandam and Poovanam Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Mudakkal a wetland and a two hundred-year-old tree [9]
9 Nattumavu tree Kerala Kottayam Ayarkunnam 200 years old tree [9]
10 Eeyyabharanithuruthu Kerala Kannur Alakkode island in the Kuppampuzha with biodiversity [9]
11 Arattuchira Kerala Pathanamthitta Pallikkal wetland ecosystem [9]
12 Thudiyurulippara hill Kerala Pathanamthitta Pramadom 17.98 acres and 7.6 acres Hill [15][16]

Madhya Pradesh

List of Biodiversity Heritage Sites in Madhya Pradesh
No. Name of the Site State District Taluka Locality Area Importance Reference
1 Naro Hills Madhya Pradesh Satna Template:Convert Geologically unique and diverse. Has large number of species of flora and fauna. [5]
2 Patalkot Madhya Pradesh Chhindwara Tamia Template:Convert 1700-feet deep valley. About 6 million years -old ecosystem. Rare Bryophyte and Pteridopyte and other species are also found. [5]
3 Sirpur Lake (proposed) Madhya Pradesh Indore Indore Indore 800 acre 130 endangered bird species [17]

4. Amarakntak (Anuppur)-2024

Maharashtra

List of Biodiversity Heritage Sites in Maharashtra
No. Name of the Site State District Taluka Locality Area Importance Reference
1 Glory of Allapalli Maharashtra Gadchiroli Alapalli Template:Convert A reserved forest with biological, ethnic and historical importance. [2][3][5]
2 Anjarle and Velas beaches Maharashtra Ratnagiri Anjarle and Velas 0.75 ha and 0.98 ha Nesting sites of Olive Ridley turtles. [18]
3 Landor Khori forest Maharashtra Jalgaon 266 ha Natural forest with 190 species of birds and 24 species of mammals [18][19]
4 Wardham Park Maharashtra Gadchiroli Sironcha 8 ha old plant and dinosaur fossils [18][19]
5 Daldalkuhi Maharashtra Gondia Salekasa Swamp with a variety of ferns. [18]
6 Shivaji Park Maharashtra Jalgaon Natural forest and presence of migratory birds in the nearby Mehrun lake. [18]
7 Area at Amboli Maharashtra Sindhudurg Sawantwadi Amboli 2.11 ha Has endemic fish species (Schistura Hiranyakeshi) and a temple of Parvati where Hiranyakeshi river originates. Conserved by temple community. [20][21]
8 Ganeshkhind Garden Maharashtra Pune 58.6 ha Botanical garden established in 1873 by G. M. Woodrow of British East India Company. Home to the first mango tree planted by Peshwas. [19]
9 Myristica swamps Maharashtra Sindhudurg Dodamarg Hevale 6.5 acre Fresh water swamp protected as sacred grove. Have myristicaceaeflowering plant family. [22]

Punjab

List of Biodiversity Heritage Sites in Punjab

No. Name of the Site State District Taluka Locality Area Importance Reference
1 Kaya Kalp Vriksh (Great Banyan Tree) Punjab Fatehgarh Sahib Khera Mandal Cholti Kheri Template:Convert 300 years old banyan tree [23][24]

Odisha

List of Biodiversity Heritage Sites in Odisha

No. Name of the Site State District Taluka Locality Area Importance Reference
1 Mandasaru Odisha Kandhamal Raikia Template:Convert Mandasaru gorge has 1563 species of fungi, plants, and animals. [5][25]
2 Mahendragiri Hill Odisha Gajapati 4250 hectare A total of 1,358 species of plants including 1,042 species of angiosperms under 122 families, 60 species of pteridophytes, 104 species of bryophytes, 53 species of lichens and 72 species of macro-fungi and 2 species of gymnosperms occurring in the hill ecosystem. [26]
3 Gandhamardan Hill Odisha Balangir, Bargarh Gandhamardan known as the "ayurvedic paradise,". It is home to 1,200 plant species, 500 animal species, and several varieties of trees, shrubs, herbs, and medicinal plant species. [26]

|4 |Gupteswar Forest |Odisha |Koraput, Koraput | | | |Koraput forest is present aside of the "Gupteswar Temple,". It is home to 1,200 plant species, 500 animal species, and several varieties of trees, shrubs, herbs, and medicinal plant species. |[26] |}

Rajasthan

List of Biodiversity Heritage Sites in Rajasthan
No. Name of the Site State District Taluka Locality Area Importance Reference
1 Akal Wood Fossil Park Rajasthan Jaisalmer [27]
2 Keora-ki-nal Rajasthan Udaipur [27]
3 Ram-kunda Rajasthan Udaipur [27]
4 Nag-pahar Rajasthan Ajmer [27]
5 Chhapoli- Mansa Mata Rajasthan Jhunjhunu [27]

West Bengal

List of Biodiversity Heritage Sites in West Bengal
No. Name of the Site State District Taluka Locality Area Importance Reference
1 Tonglu West Bengal Darjeeling Template:Convert Medicinal plant conservation areas [2][3][5]
2 Dhotrey West Bengal Darjeeling Template:Convert Medicinal plant conservation areas [2][3][5]
3 Chilkigarh Kanak Durga West Bengal Jhargram Chilkigarh Chilkigarh Template:Convert (Template:Convert perimeter) A sacred grove rich in biodiversity. [5][3][2]
4 Baneswar Shiva Dighi waterbody West Bengal Cooch Behar Baneswar Rare Black Softshell Turtle habitat [28]

In other states

List of Biodiversity Heritage Sites in other states
No. Name of the Site State District Taluka Locality Area Importance Reference
1 Dialong Village Manipur Tamenglong Template:Convert [2][3][5]
2 Ameenpur lake Telangana Sangareddy Ameenpur Template:Convert 300 years old artificial lake with resident and migratory birds [2][3][29][5]
3 Majuli Assam Majuli Template:Convert A river island in the Brahmaputra river with ecological and cultural importance. [2][3][5]
4 Gharial Rehabilitation Centre Uttar Pradesh Lucknow Kukrail Reserve Forest Template:Convert A centre for conservation and rehabilitation of Gharial. [5][3][2]
5 Khlaw Kur Syiem KmieIng Meghalaya Ri-Bhoi Umling Dorbar Template:Convert Natural habitats with biodiversity. Sacred grove having monoliths and religious places. [30][5]
6 Purvatali Rai Goa North Goa Bicholim Surla Template:Convert Sacred Grove [31][5]
7 Arittapatti hillocks (2022), Melur Tamil Nadu Madurai district, Madurai Seven hillocks with several water bodies. Many birds, raptors. [32][33]
8 Vagaikulam (proposed) Tamil Nadu Tirunelveli Vagaikulam Birds [33]
9 [33]

References

  1. ↑ Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS) | Environment & Forest | Government Of Assam, India. environmentandforest.assam.gov.in. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 Biodiversity Heritage Sites. wiienvis.nic.in. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 Biodiversity Heritage Sites In India And Why We Need To Know About Them. Outlook Traveller(19 December 2018). Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Gujarat may soon declare its first biodiversity heritage sites, Dabhi, Parimal. The Indian Express(6 December 2018). Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  5. ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 National Biodiversity Authority - Biodiversity Heritage Site. nbaindia.org. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Five places to be added to heritage site list. The New Indian Express(5 June 2020). Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Four more biodiversity heritage sites for Karnataka. The Hindu(8 November 2020). Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  8. ↑ Kerala to get its 1st local biodiversity heritage site, Karunakaran, Binu. The Times of India(7 November 2019). Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 Key Achievements 2016-2020. Kerala Biodiversity Board(2020).
  10. ↑ State's first biodiversity heritage site in Kollam(27 July 2017). Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  11. ↑ State to get three new biodiversity heritage sites. The Hindu(3 August 2017). Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  12. ↑ Rules for heritage tag to biodiversity sites. The Hindu(21 May 2018). Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  13. ↑ Ksbbchairman Ksbb. www.facebook.com. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  14. ↑ Kerala: Pathiramanal declared as first local biodiversity heritage site of Alappuzha, P. S., Sajimon. The Times of India(28 October 2020). Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  15. ↑ Biodiversity heritage site status for Thudiyurulippara. The Hindu(29 July 2020). Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  16. ↑ Pathanamthitta gets its third biodiversity heritage site, Karunakaran, Binu. The Times of India(29 July 2020). Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  17. ↑ Sirpur Lake, Indore's only green lung, to become biodiversity heritage site. Free Press Journal. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 Six sites across state get biodiversity heritage tag, Kulkarni, Dhaval. DNA India(26 May 2017). Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 State biodiversity board dysfunctional without chairman, non-official members, says forest minister. Hindustan Times(22 May 2020). Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  20. ↑ Maharashtra gets one more biodiversity heritage site, Lewis, Clara. The Times of India(31 March 2021). Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  21. ↑ Area in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg named as biodiversity heritage site. The Hindu(1 April 2021). Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  22. ↑ Now, swamps in Sindhudurg a biodiversity heritage site, Lewis, Clara. The Times of India(29 January 2021). Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  23. ↑ Biodiversity Rich Areas or Sites. ENVIS Centre : Punjab(2 March 2020).
  24. ↑ 'Great Banyan Tree' in Fatehgarh Sahib to be Punjab's 1st biodiversity heritage site. Hindustan Times(18 September 2017). Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  25. ↑ Biodiversity Conservation Takes Precedence in Odisha's Silent Valley. The Wire. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 Odisha's historic Gandhamardan Hills declared as biodiversity heritage site. timesofindia.indiatimes.com(24 March 2023). Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 27.3 27.4 Biodiversity Heritage Sites. environment.rajasthan.gov.in. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  28. ↑ Bengal forms Rs 120 cr plan to protect East Kolkata Wetlands. Outlook India. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  29. ↑ India's First Urban Biodiversity Heritage Site - A Ray of Hope for Lake Conservationists. EARTHA(21 June 2017). Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  30. ↑ Biodiversity Heritage Sites | Official website of Meghalaya Biodiversity Board, Government of Meghalaya, India. megbiodiversity.nic.in. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  31. ↑ Grove in Surla is Goa's first biodiversity heritage site, Kerkar, Rajendra P.. The Times of India(14 December 2019). Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  32. ↑ Arittapatti hillocks near Madurai's Melur to be declared biodiversity heritage site | Madurai News - Times of India. The Times of India(2 January 2021). Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 33.2 Vagaikulam, Arittapatty to be bio-heritage sites. The New Indian Express(10 December 2020). Retrieved 9 June 2021.
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