
The state of Uttar Pradesh in India houses a large number of eco parks. The Uttar Pradesh eco parks are working with a common objective of preserving the rich wildlife of the state and also for enhancing the population of these species. Most of the eco parks in Uttar Pradesh are situated in the major places of the state and they attract a large number of visitors, every year. The initiative of preserving the wildlife and establishing eco parks in Uttar Pradesh was mainly taken by the naturalists and environmentalists. Later, they got necessary support from the State Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Government of India. The eco parks are being run and managed by both the private and government organisations, as well.
There are a large number of eco parks located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Out of these, some have earned significant recognition and reputation all over the country. The most important ones among the Uttar Pradesh eco parks include the National Chambal Sanctuary, the Ranipur Sanctuary, the Katrnighat Wildlife Sanctuary, the Dudhwa National Park, the Mahavir Sanctuary, the Chandra Prabha Sanctuary, etc. All the eco parks present an interesting wildlife. They are home to an amazing number of flora and fauna species and some of the species have been classified as endangered, critically endangered, threatened or endemic by several international and national wildlife bodies.

The rich natural vegetation in the Uttar Pradesh eco parks includes a large number of plant species that have both the medicinal and commercial values. The parks also preserve a rich variety of reptile species including the Crocodiles, Turtles, Snakes, Tortoise, etc. Apart from these, the number of mammal species found in the Uttar Pradesh eco parks is also quite incredible. The mammal species include the critically endangered Gharial, the Ganges River Dolphin, the Marsh Crocodiles, Tigers, Sambar, Elephants, Leopards, Chital, Swamp Deer, Barking Deer, Sambar, Blackbuck, Nilgai, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, etc.
Apart from the rich vegetation and mammal species, the Uttar Pradesh eco parks also provide natural habitat to a huge variety of bird species that include both the resident and migratory ones. A few of the bird species found in these parks are considered as endangered, critically endangered, threatened or endemic species. Some of the most important and notable birds species include the Black Tailed Terns, Ferruginous Pochards, Indian Courser, Pallas`s Fish, Eagle, Pallid Harrier, Greater and Lesser Flamingos, Darters, Bar-Headed Goose, Sarus Crane, Great Thick-knee, etc.
The Uttar Pradesh eco parks are well famous for being popular tourist destinations in the state. A large number of tourists, mainly the nature lovers from all over the world come and visit these eco parks, every year. They get attracted to these pars mainly because of their extraordinary scenic beauty and also the rich variety of biodiversity. The nature lovers come here to spend a quality time on the lap of the nature and also to enjoy the beauty of nature to the fullest.
(Last Updated on : 8/10/2010)