Jigme Khesar Strict Nature Reserve
Coordinates: 27°19′46″N 89°3′48″E / 27.32944°N 89.06333°E
| Jigme Khesar Strict Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | Haa, Bhutan |
| Area | 609.51 km2 (235.33 sq mi) |
| Website | Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation |
The Jigme Khesar Strict Nature Reserve (formerly Toorsa Strict Nature Reserve) in Bhutan covers 609.51 square kilometres (235.33 sq mi) in Haa District, occupying most of its area. Founded when other national parks in 1993 by decision of the royal government.[1] It borders Sikkim and Tibet to the west and is connected to Jigme Dorji National Park via a "biological corridor." Jigme Khesar contains the westernmost temperate forests of Bhutan, from broadleaf forests to alpine meadows and the small lakes of Sinchulungpa, at altitudes ranging from 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) to 4,800 metres (15,700 ft). Like Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary, Jigme Khesar has no resident human population.[2]
Flora and fauna[]
This diverse ecosystem, home to various endangered species such as the Tibetan Snow Cock, Red Panda, Snow Leopard and Rufous Necked Hornbills, also grows in the reserve the only endemic poppy, the White Poppy.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Namgay, Phunstho. "Jigme Khesar Strict Nature Reserve | Department of Forest & Park Services". Retrieved 2021-03-31.
- ^ "Parks of Bhutan". Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation online. Bhutan Trust Fund. Archived from the original on 2011-07-02. Retrieved 2011-03-26.
- ^ Namgay, Phunstho. "Jigme Khesar Strict Nature Reserve | Department of Forest & Park Services". Retrieved 2021-03-31.
 | This article related to a protected area in Asia is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by . |
- Eastern Himalayan broadleaf forests
- Protected areas of Bhutan
- Haa District
- Important Bird Areas of Bhutan
- Asian protected area stubs