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Gandhamardan Hills : Third Biodiversity Heritage Site In Odisha

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Gandhamardan Hills : Third Biodiversity Heritage Site In Odisha

Gandhamardan hills were named the third biodiversity heritage site in Odisha recently.

  • The Gandhamardan hill (Gandhamardan Reserve Forest) spreads in Bargarh and Balangir districts in Odisha.
  • This ecologically fragile ecosystem is rich in floral and faunal diversity and is protected under the Odisha Biodiversity Rules,2012.
  • Biodiversity heritage site are well-defined areas that are unique, ecologically fragile ecosystems.
  • They have a high diversity of wild and domesticated species, the presence of rare and threatened species, and keystone species.
  • Under Section 37 of Biological Diversity Act, 2002 the State Government in consultation with local bodies may notify the areas of biodiversity importance as Biodiversity Heritage Sites.
  • There are 36 Biodiversity Heritage Site in India.

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