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Gupteswar forest: Odisha's 4th Biodiversity-heritage site.
short by The Hawk Editor / on Monday, 12 February, 2024
Gupteswar Forest, Koraput, Odisha, now a Biodiversity-Heritage Site (BHS). Sprawling over 350 hectares, it houses diverse flora and fauna, including 608 faunal species and 182 tree species. The limestone caves boast 8 bat species. Conservation efforts aim to preserve this rich ecosystem, boosting eco-tourism and livelihoods.
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