![]() Different West Bengal Eco Parks West Bengal eco parks are situated in the major places of the state. The important eco parks are New Town Eco Park, Captain Bherry Eco and Aquatic Hub, Neora Valley National Park, Singalia National Park, Gorumara National Park, Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Sunderbans Tiger Reserve, Buxa Tiger Reserve, etc. Management of West Bengal Eco Parks ![]() Flora of West Bengal Eco Parks West Bengal eco parks are homes to a wide variety of plant species that are part of the natural vegetation of the state. The plant species have both medicinal and commercial values. Some of the important plant species in West Bengal eco parks include the rhododendron, magnolia, oak, hemlock, silver fir, juniper, mailing bamboo, buk, kawla, bhujpatra, primulas, aconitums, gentians, arisaemas, teak, simul, siris and khair. A tree namely, Sundari is the most important tree species in West Bengal. Sunderbans in West Bengal has derived its name from the word, Sundari. Fauna of West Bengal Eco Parks ![]() Avifauna of West Bengal Eco Parks The number of bird species found in West Bengal eco parks is even richer. There are both resident and migratory birds in the eco parks. Some of the bird species are considered to be endangered, critically endangered, threatened and endemic species and receive special attention. Some of the most common bird species in West Bengal eco parks include the woodpeckers, sunbirds, fly catchers, minivets, pheasants, drongos, Indian pied hornbill, golden backed woodpecker, brown winged kingfisher, grey headed lapwing, white swan, swamp patridge and pallas fish eagle. Tourism in West Bengal Eco Parks West Bengal eco parks are playing a vital role in the tourism sector of West Bengal, by attracting large number of tourists, every year. The tourists mainly come to see the Royal Bengal Tiger that is absent in almost any other part of the world. Tourists can also experience the scenic beauty around. Thus, the management bodies of some of the eco parks provide facilities like accommodation, boating, elephant riding, horse riding and jeep safari. |