Western Arunachal Landscape
Western Arunachal Landscape Forests
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Villagers document Vulnerable black-necked cranes in Zemithang village, Arunachal Pradesh
The Vulnerable* black-necked crane (Grus nigricollis) has recently been documented at Zemithang in the Western Arunachal landscape (WAL), in north ...
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A unique encounter with the ruddy shelduck
To put it simply Arunachal Pradesh is a paradise for birdwatchers. More than 500 birds have been recorded in the state! Of these, 21 species are ...
The state of Arunachal Pradesh, situated in India’s north-east is an abode of rich biodiversity - both flora and fauna. The Eastern Himalaya, extending its later part into the western part of the state of Arunachal Pradesh, is home to a number of rare species of wildlife.
The Western Arunachal Landscape (WAL) covers nearly 7000 sq. km in the West Kameng and Tawang districts of Arunachal Pradesh and is delineated using the distribution of the flagship genera of rhododendrons. The state of Arunachal Pradesh has 61 specie and 17 sub species of rhododendron, which form 84.7% of the country's total Rhododendron species. Of these, 32 species and 5 sub species have been identified from WAL. Also, more than 30 mammals are reported from this area including rare species like the snow leopard and red panda. WAL is also the only wintering ground of black-necked cranes in India.
WWF-India, through the WAL programme, seeks to maintain the biodiversity values and cultural integrity of the WAL in India through community-based conservation programs.
The Western Arunachal Landscape (WAL) covers nearly 7000 sq. km in the West Kameng and Tawang districts of Arunachal Pradesh and is delineated using the distribution of the flagship genera of rhododendrons. The state of Arunachal Pradesh has 61 specie and 17 sub species of rhododendron, which form 84.7% of the country's total Rhododendron species. Of these, 32 species and 5 sub species have been identified from WAL. Also, more than 30 mammals are reported from this area including rare species like the snow leopard and red panda. WAL is also the only wintering ground of black-necked cranes in India.
WWF-India, through the WAL programme, seeks to maintain the biodiversity values and cultural integrity of the WAL in India through community-based conservation programs.
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