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Source-This post on Bor Tiger Reserve has been created based on the article “Bor seeks ₹1 crore for tourism devpt at Hingni, Bangdapur” published in “THE TIMES OF INDIA” on 12 February 2024.

Why in the news?

The Bor Tiger Reserve (BTR)  has recently sought Rs 1 crore for various works to start wildlife safaris in the Bangdapur and Hingni forest ranges.

About Bor Tiger Reserve

Bor tiger reserve
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AspectDetails
IntroductionIt is a wildlife sanctuary which was declared a tiger reserve in July 2014.
LocationIt is located in the Wardha District of Maharashtra.
AreaThe reserve covers an area of 138.12 sq.km, which includes the drainage basin of the Bor Dam.
VegetationIt has Dry Deciduous Forest.
FloraTeak, tendu, bamboo, tarot, and gokhru are some of the abundant species.
FaunaApart from tigers, the reserve is home to several other mammals like leopards, sloth bears, sambar deer, Indian bison (gaur), chital, wild boars, and more
Contagious national parksTowards the North-east – Pench Tiger Reserve
Towards the east – Nagzira Navegaon Tiger Reserve,
Toward south-east- Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
Towards west- Melghat Tiger Reserve ;
Towards north-west-Satpura Tiger Reserve
Some important facts1) It is the smallest tiger reserve in India by area.
2) The Bor Tiger Reserve is traversed by the Bor River, which plays a significant role in the ecology and biodiversity of the reserve.
3) The Bor Tiger Reserve is strategically located between the Pench Tiger Reserve and the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in the Nagpur and Chandrapur districts of Maharashtra.
This region acts as a crucial tiger corridor connecting these two tiger reserves

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