New bird conservation reserve in Nainital district announced

The State Government has issued a notification on the creation of Naina Devi Himalayan Bird Conservation Reserve in the Nainital district of Kumaon forest zone. 

According to sources, Principal Secretary, Forests, Dr Ranvir Singh issued the notification on Monday.  The region included in this reserve comprises areas situated at the base of the Naina Devi peak and apart from having most of the bird species found in Uttarakhand and other wildlife including tigers, is also rich in flora with five species of oak and healthy presence of rhododendron.

This will be the biggest conservation dedicated to birds in Uttarakhand. According to the chief conservator of forests, Kumaon, Param Jit Singh, the creation of the Naina Devi Himalayan Bird Conservation Reserve will boost bird conservation, research and local livelihood opportunities.