Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary Is Now A Tiger Reserve

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has sanctioned ‘Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary’ spread over 351.25 sq kms as a ‘Tiger Reserve’ in Chhattisgarh.

Five years ago, a proposal was sent to NTCA in this regard as there were  tigers on the move from Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh to Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary, officials  said.

Now after getting the status of a Tiger Reserve, there will be DFO level Forest Officer there. Besides, there will be well trained staff including a veterinary doctor.

A Tigress was spotted moving with three cubs and a tiger five years ago in Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary.

So, The  Forest department sent a proposal to NTCA to declare it as a Tiger Reserve.

Chief minister Raman Singh had provided in-principle approval in a meeting of State Wildlife Board for formation of the Tiger Reserve recently.

As per officials, it may take six months for formation of the Tiger Reserve. Barasingha (swamp deer) will be translocated here from Kanha National Park, MP, as there is conducive atmosphere for such animals.

There is abundance of water in Bhoramdeo in addition to other natural surroundings. This wildlife sanctuary is the origin of Fen and Sankari rivers and these rivers join and make up a Big River in Kanha National Park. Bhoramdeo has 160 sq km as core area and 152 sq km as buffer zone.

Kabirdham DFO Prabhat Mishra said, “ We are in regular touch with NTCA officials after sending the proposal for the Tiger Reserve. Though It is a Wildlife  Sanctuary , we are doing our level best for wildlife conservation but now as it has been made a Tiger Reserve, it will be an added advantage for us and we will work more.”

Two tigers , a tigress and cubs had been spotted in Bhoramdeo Forest Reserve during the last few months since March this year.

The Forest Department has installed camera traps for the monitoring of wild animal movements which proved presence of two cubs along with two tigers and a tigress in the reserve.

Bhoramdeo Forest Reserve situated in between Kanha National Tiger Reserve and Achanakmar Tiger Reserve, has provided evidence of presence of wildlife  ever since it was formed three years ago. 

The camera traps installed across the forest region of Bhoramdeo Forest Reserve has provided evidence of presence of tiger, tigress and cubs for the last few years.

Credits : Daily Pioneer