Context
Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), along with The Serenity Trust and the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, recently supplied field equipment to frontline personnel of Kamlang Tiger Reserve.
About Kamlang Tiger Reserve
- Location: Situated in Lohit district, Arunachal Pradesh, close to the India–Myanmar border.
- Ecological significance: Forms part of the Eastern Himalayas Biodiversity Hotspot, making it important for the conservation of diverse Himalayan and tropical species.
- River: The reserve derives its name from the Kamlang River, which flows through the area and ultimately joins the Brahmaputra river system.
- Geographical setting: It lies between Namdapha National Park to the south and the Lang River towards the north. The Lati River forms its western boundary, while the Tawe River lies towards the east.
Landscape, Vegetation and Biodiversity
- Terrain: Hills, grasslands, rivers and dense forests.
- Climate: Predominantly subtropical.
- Vegetation: Evergreen forests in foothills; subtropical and temperate forests at higher elevations.
- Flora: Amari, Gamari, Hillika, Dhuna, etc.
- Fauna: Tiger, Snow Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Leopard, Hoolock Gibbon and Slow Loris.
- Significance: Important for Eastern Himalayan biodiversity conservation.
FAQs
Q1. Where is Kamlang Tiger Reserve located?
Ans. It is located in Arunachal Pradesh, near the India–Myanmar border.
Q2. Which river gives the reserve its name?
Ans. The reserve is named after the Kamlang River, which flows through it and joins the Brahmaputra river system.
Q3. Which biodiversity hotspot is Kamlang associated with?
Ans. It forms part of the Eastern Himalayas Biodiversity Hotspot.
