Singra National Park
A sal forest national park in northern Bangladesh.
Singra National Park is a protected forest in the Dinajpur district of northern Bangladesh, locally known as Singra Sal Forest. It was declared a national park on 10 October 2010 to promote environmental development, wildlife conservation, and tourism. The park covers 305.69 hectares of designated conservation area within a total forest area of 355 hectares.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Dinajpur, Rangpur Division, Bangladesh
- Nearest city
- Birganj
- Area
- 305.69 ha / 1.18 sq mi
- Established
- 2011
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The Nort River flows through the middle of the park.
- The forest was first designated as government land in 1885.
- A co-management committee supported by RDRS Bangladesh works to conserve the park's biodiversity.
Flora and fauna
The forest is dominated by deciduous sal trees, along with jarul, tarul, shilkari, Shimul, minjiri, teak, gamar, akashmoni, ghoranim, sonalu, gutijam, haritaki, bayra, amloki, and other unnamed plants and vines. Historically home to tigers and nilgai, the park now hosts rabbits, foxes, snakes, and mongooses. Bird species include vultures, shoomcha, harichacha, bronzed drongo, blue-throated barbet, great tit, barn owl, meg hao kingfisher, Eurasian collared dove, spotted dove, woodpecker, benebou, bulbul, tailorbird, and long-tailed nightjar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Singra National Park?
Singra National Park is located in Dinajpur, Rangpur Division, Bangladesh.
When was Singra National Park founded?
Singra National Park was founded in 2011.
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