Chitwan Prepares to Relocate Endangered Blackbuck to Tikouli Conservation Center
Summary
Chitwan is preparing to relocate 18 endangered blackbucks from Shuklaphanta National Park and Bardia Blackbuck Conservation Area to a conservation center in Tikouli to boost conservation efforts and eco-tourism.
Key Points
- Chitwan is set to relocate 18 endangered blackbucks from Shuklaphanta National Park and Bardia Blackbuck Conservation Area to Tikouli Conservation Center.
- Ratnanagar Municipality has completed infrastructure including fencing to house the blackbucks, spending around NPR 30 million so far.
- The relocation is part of a government-prioritized program aimed at blackbuck conservation and promoting eco-tourism in the area.
- Tree management near the conservation center is in progress to prevent leopard attacks, and legal procedures for tree removal are underway.
