Sultanpur National Park : In News
The Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of Forest and Wildlife recently asked the district administration to submit a report on illegal construction around the Sultanpur National Park and their status to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India (MoEF & CC).
- Sultanpur National Park is located in the Gurgaon district of Haryana,46 km from Delhi.
- Formerly known as Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, it spans 1.42 sq.km., consisting primarily of marshy lakes and floodplains.
- It includes a core area of 1.21 sq. km containing the main Sultanpur Lake/Jheel.
- The Sultanpur Jheel is a seasonal freshwater wetland with fluctuating water levels throughout the year.
- This shallow lake is mostly fed by waters from River Yamuna’s Gurgaon canal and the overflowing waters of the neighboring agricultural lands.
- It was recognised as a Ramsar site, a wetland of international importance, in 2021. It has been identified as an Important Bird Area by Bird Life International.
- The vegetation is characterized by tropical and dry deciduous types such as grasses, dhok, khair, tendu, jamun, neem, berberis, and species of Acacia.
