Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve Explained

Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve
Location:	Nepal
Map:	Nepal
Relief:	1
Coordinates:	28.6406°N 82.9944°W
Area:	1325km2
Established:	1987
Governing Body:	Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is the only hunting reserve in Nepal. Established in 1987 it covers an area of 1325km2 in the Dhaulagiri Himal of western Nepal in the Eastern Rukum, Myagdi and Baglung Districts. In elevation, it ranges from 2850mto5500mm (9,350feetto18,000feetm).^{[1] [2]}

Flora and fauna

The landscape consists of forests, marshland (called ḍhor), and flat meadows (called pāṭan). The higher elevations remain snow-covered throughout the year. 58 vascular plants have been recorded in the reserve. Flowering plants include 36 endemic species. 18 mammal species include snow leopard, musk deer, red panda, and blue sheep. 137 bird species include koklass pheasant, cheer pheasant, and impeyan pheasant; and two reptile species also occur.^[1]

External links

• Web site: BirdLife International . Important Bird Areas factsheet: Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve.
• Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, Nepal : Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve

Notes and References

1. Book: Bhuju, U. R. . Shakya, P. R. . Basnet, T. B. . Shrestha, S. . 2007 . Nepal Biodiversity Resource Book. Protected Areas, Ramsar Sites, and World Heritage Sites . International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, in cooperation with United Nations Environment Programme, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific . Kathmandu . 978-92-9115-033-5 .
2. Wegge . P. . 1979 . Aspects of the population ecology of blue sheep in Nepal . Journal of Asian Ecology . 1 . 10–20 .