Eravikulam National Park opens for tourists on April 1
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Why in news
Eravikulam National Park is reopening to tourists on April 1st following the conclusion of the Nilgiri tahr calving season.
Background
Eravikulam National Park reported nearly 100 new Nilgiri tahr births this year. The park features a medicinal garden with over 200 rare plant species and a three-tier photo point near the Kurinji garden.
Facts for Prelims
- EnvironmentNilgiri tahr: A species whose calving season dictates park tourism schedules
- FactMedicinal garden: Contains over 200 rare plant species
- FactBirth count: Nearly 100 new births reported this year
For Mains
Q. Discuss the strategies required to balance ecological conservation of endangered species with the promotion of eco-tourism in sensitive biodiversity hotspots like Eravikulam.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological integrity: Balancing tourist footfall with the reproductive cycles of the Nilgiri tahr
- Biodiversity preservation: Managing the conservation of rare medicinal plant species in high-altitude ecosystems
Keywords: Biodiversity conservation · Eco-tourism · Species protection · Habitat management · Sustainable tourism
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