Ecological Areas Identified within the 10 km Radial Zone
| S. No. |
Ecological Attributes |
Representation within the 10 km Radius (Yes/No) |
Sites Identified |
Approximate Distance from BRPL Complex (km) |
Habitat Description |
| 1 |
Terrestrial habitats |
Yes |
Nakatti R. F.,
Kakoijana R.F.,
Bhumeshwar R.F. |
7.5
9.5
7.8 |
Habitat for butterflies, woodland birds,
porcupine, barking deer, Golden langur |
| 2 |
Unusual land forms |
No |
Nil |
|
Nil |
| 3 |
Aquatic habitats |
Yes |
Rivers
Lakes
- Bhosamari,
- Paropota,
- Naodora,
- Kasorani &
- Nayachara
|
6.0
4.0
7.0
9.2
9.5
9.2
9.2
7.0 |
Habitats for winter migrants and
wetland species of conservation
significance |
| 4 |
Habitat for rare and endangered species |
Yes |
Kakoijana R.F.
Nayachara
|
|
Habitat for Golden Langur
Habitat for Indian python, Lesser adjutant stork and other migratory wetland birds |
| 5 |
Areas specifically designated as proposed conservation units |
Yes |
Proposed Kakoijana Sanctuary |
|
Conservation unit for one of the isolated population of Golden langur in Assam |
|
Last Updated: September 28, 2015
