Lawachara National Park
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Lawachara National Park, located in the Moulvibazar District of Bangladesh, spans approximately 12.5 square kilometers of semi-evergreen and mixed deciduous forest. Established as a national park in 1996, it protects a diverse ecosystem that includes over 460 species of flora and fauna. The park's terrain is characterized by undulating hillocks composed of soft sandstone and numerous sandy streams. It hosts a variety of plant species, including tall deciduous trees like Tectona and Hopea odorata, as well as bamboo groves and ferns in the undergrowth. The park is notably home to the western hoolock gibbon, one of the most endangered primates, with the largest surviving population in Bangladesh. Other wildlife includes Phayre's leaf monkey, Bengal slow loris, barking deer, and the Burmese python. The park also has cultural significance with indigenous Khasi, Tripuri, and Monipuri communities residing nearby. Its pleasant to warm climate, frequent rains, and rich biodiversity make it a unique natural attraction in Bangladesh.
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Astuce: Visitors are advised to visit Lawachara National Park during the dry season for better wildlife spotting and comfortable trekking conditions. Booking guided tours in advance is recommended to enhance the experience and support conservation efforts. Modest entrance fees may apply, with possible discounts for students and groups. Visitors should respect local regulations, avoid disturbing wildlife, and carry adequate water and insect repellent.
Faits intéressants
- •Lawachara National Park harbors 460 species, including 246 bird species and 20 mammal species.
- •It contains the largest surviving population of the endangered western hoolock gibbon in Bangladesh.
- •The park's terrain includes hillocks composed of Upper Tertiary soft sandstone, locally known as 'tila'.
- •Lawachara experiences frequent rains and occasional cyclonic storms due to its humid subtropical climate.
- •Two villages, Punji and Lawachara Punji, are located within the park boundaries, inhabited by indigenous peoples such as the Khasi and Tripuri.
Histoire
Lawachara National Park was officially designated a national park in 1996 under Bangladesh's Wildlife Act of 1974.
The area was originally part of the West Bhanugach Reserved Forest.
The indigenous mixed tropical evergreen vegetation was largely removed or replaced in the 1920s, leading to the current secondary forest conditions with some primary forest remnants.
Over the decades, conservation efforts have focused on protecting endangered species like the western hoolock gibbon and preserving the park's biodiversity.
Guide du lieu
Western Hoolock Gibbon Habitat
The park is home to the critically endangered western hoolock gibbons, with the largest surviving population in Bangladesh. Visitors can observe these primates in their natural habitat, mainly in the dense forest canopy.
Semi-Evergreen Forest Biome
The forest features a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees, including species like Tectona, Artocarpus chama, and Hopea odorata, alongside bamboo groves and various ferns in the undergrowth.
Sandy-Bedded Streams and Hillocks
Numerous sandy streams, locally called Nallah, traverse the park, alongside scattered hillocks composed of soft sandstone, shaping the park's undulating terrain.