Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary

Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary
LocationNagaland, India
Coordinates25°49′32″N 94°57′16″E / 25.825528°N 94.954389°E / 25.825528; 94.954389

Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Nagaland, India.[1] It is situated close to the India-Myanmar border in Pungro circle of Kiphire district, and covers an area of 642 ha (1,590 acres).[2] Fakim village is the gateway to the sanctuary.[3] It was established in 1983.[4]

Flora, fauna and terrain

The sanctuary has rich biodiversity.[5] The terrain consists of hills, high ridges, green meadows, deep gorges and narrow valleys.[2] The forest is thick with oak, Khasi pine, hollock, nahor, kachnar, cane and bamboo.[6] The sanctuary is home to slender loris, panthers, Himalayan bears, jungle cats, barking deers and hoolock gibbons.[2][7] Bird species in the sanctuary include great hornbills, butterflies, tragopans, junglefowls and doves.[2][8][9]

Conservation efforts

Nagaland government has encouraged conservation initiatives including hunting bans.[10][11][12] Campaigns by NGOs and activists are also key to the fledgling conservation efforts.[12][13][14]

References

  1. ^ "Wildlife conservation and management in Nagaland". The Morung Express. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "Fakim Wild Life Sanctuary | District Kiphire | India". Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  3. ^ "'A Photographic Guide to Birds of Fakim' by Leyamong L released". MorungExpress. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  4. ^ Negi, Sharad Singh (1991). Handbook of National Parks, Sanctuaries, and Biosphere Reserves in India. Indus Publishing Company. ISBN 978-81-85182-59-9.
  5. ^ District Human Development Report, 2013: Kiphire. Department of Planning and Coordination, Government of Nagaland. 2014.
  6. ^ Capila, Pranav (22 December 2018). "The Naga hunter who gave up hunting. And made sure his village did too". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  7. ^ Kohli, M. S. (2005). Incredible Himalayas: Environment, Culture, Tourism, and Adventure. Indus Publishing. ISBN 978-81-7387-179-5.
  8. ^ Aradhya. 600+ Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC Prelims 2020: General Studies Paper-1. GRASP IAS.
  9. ^ "Wildlife buffs spot rare butterfly 17 times - Group was on an excursion to Fakim sanctuary in Nagaland's Kiphire district bordering Myanmar". Telegraph India.
  10. ^ "Nagaland hunts for a way out of its bloody tradition, shows some success". The Indian Express. 27 April 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  11. ^ Page, Nagaland (26 January 2021). "Governor's Award Honours Community Conservation And Social Activism - Nagaland Page". nagalandpage.com. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  12. ^ a b "Protection & conservation of wildlife 'burning need of the hour': Nagaland CM". MorungExpress. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  13. ^ PTI (8 October 2022). "Kiphire: PCCF & HoFF visits Penkim and Fakim villages". Nagaland Tribune. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  14. ^ NEWS, NE NOW (1 March 2018). "Wildlife body extends financial aid to Nagaland's hunter turned conservationist". NORTHEAST NOW. Retrieved 21 August 2024.