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Buxa Tiger Reserve National Park: Protected Landscape Exploration in Alipurduar District
Mapped boundaries and diverse ecosystems within India's easternmost tiger reserve.
Buxa Tiger Reserve, a designated national park in India's Alipurduar district, offers a profound look into a protected landscape at the crossroads of major biogeographic zones. Its terrain ascends from the Gangetic Plains to the Himalayan foothills, showcasing a rich tapestry of forest types and supporting significant faunal diversity. This reserve functions as a crucial international elephant corridor, facilitating wildlife movement between India and Bhutan, and stands as a testament to the importance of mapped protected areas in transboundary conservation efforts.
- Area
- 760 km²
- Established
- 1983
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mixed relief


