Yamuna Biodiversity Park: Virtual Visit To

KESHAV MAHAVIDYALAYA
(UNIVERSITY OF DELHI)
H-4-5 Zone, Pitampura, Near Sainik Vihar, Delhi-110034
Report on
Virtual visit to
YAMUNA BIODIVERSITY PARK
Event: Educational Visit

Date: 04 February, 2022
Time: 11:00 AM
Resource Person: Dr. Arpana Sharma (EVS Coordinator)
Subject Teacher: Dr. Geetanjali Sageena
Organized by: Department of Environmental Studies,
Keshav Mahaavidyalaya (University of Delhi)
Report prepared by: Govind Singh Rathore

Yamuna Biodiversity Park Profile:
Located on the Yamuna riverfront, Yamuna biodiversity park covers 9770

hectares in Delhi, India. Delhi Development Authority (DDA) developed
Arjuni/Mor Biodiversity Park with technical assistance from the Center for
Environmental Management of Degraded Ecosystems (CEMDE), University
of Delhi. For migratory and resident bird species alike, it is a suitable
alternative habitat. The project aims to conserve the wild genetic resources
of crops, improve groundwater recharge and augment the availability of
freshwater. There is also flora and fauna in the Park that once existed 100
years ago and has now gone extinct. The park also provides a natural
conservation area for certain endangered species.
Goals and Objectives

of Biodiversity Parks
The aim of the park is to preserve and conserve the

ecosystems of the river Yamuna and the Aravalli
hills, two major life support systems in Delhi. To
conserve keystone species and other threatened
plant and animal species, they attempt to preserve
the biodiversity of habitat that is likely to become
urban infrastructure. In addition, they create field
gene banks for threatened and wild genetic
resources, work to promote environmental
awareness and nature conservation, and establish
indigenous communities in the Aravalli hills and the
River Yamuna basin, particularly in the Delhi
region. There is a mosaic of wetlands developed that
has an impact on improving the quality of untreated
sewage, supporting the flora and fauna of the
Yamuna, and monitoring short-term and long-term
changes in Delhi's ecology.
Functions of Yamuna
Biodiversity Parks
These parks protect the diverse ecosystems of the Aravalli hills and the Yamuna
river basin as well as its approximately 50 threatened species. As an alternative
habitat for migratory and resident bird species, they increase ground water
recharge, pond floodwaters and provide fresh water. By capturing carbon
dioxide and other pollutants, These ecological sites improve climate conditions
in the neighborhood, reduce temperatures in sensitive areas, and promote
social interactions within the city's network. Besides providing a habitat for
wildlife, they are unique ecological models with aesthetic, educational,
environmental, and environmental value.
The major components of the visitor zone are the

There are two
‘conservatory of medicinal plants', ‘butterfly garden',
‘rangelands', ‘sacred grove', ‘acacia woodland', ‘migratory major zones in
ducks’ wetland', ‘resident ducks’ wetland’ and the park :
‘conservatory of fruit-yielding species.’ The visitors
In the nature reserve zone, around 30 forest zone and the
communities have been developed which offer multiple
nature reserve
micro-niches and habitats for a diversity of animal
species to live and breed in. zone.
Describing the view
of the Park
Yamuna Biodiversity Park's front portion is demarcated as Domesticated Biodiversity

Zone, a stretch of 220m to the south and 140m to the north from the main entrance gate.
It is surrounded by poplar hedges and features several perennial flowers such as
Ailanthus, Butea and Bauhinia, with long flowers that last throughout the year. Jasmine
and Quisqualis, which have a similar theme of continuous luxury, are grown along the
outer iron fence.
There are three snack bars, a drinking facility, and three resting places located at the
main entrance, which are surrounded by vines of native plants. To the left of the main
entrance is an entry pocket, which represents the origin of the Ganga and Yamuna
rivers and their convergence at Allahaabad.
The landscaping on the left has two shallow valleys representing rangelands, and 10
mounds illustrating the character of the various ecosystems present from the foothills
of the Himalayas (the Siwaliks) to the confluence of the Yamuna and the Ganga.
pictures taken up from the official website of Yamuna Biodiversity Park

Here are some pictures taken up from the official website of Yamuna Biodiversity Park
Herbal Garden
This garden is a green oasis with a variety of medicinal plants that have been important
to human culture throughout history. It is a reference collection containing
approximately 450 living species. There are over 200 seasonal changing beds and
borders, surrounded by trees that offer shade for delicate plants.
The spring brings vibrant colors and the full bloom of Barlerias, the summer brings the
flowering of Hibiscus, the monsoon brings Ocimum and Costus, and the winter brings
Andrographis, Bacopa, Calendula, and Aloe.
Butterfly Conservatory
In recent years, the Butterfly Conservatory of Yamuna Biodiversity Park has become a
major ecotourism attraction. To add humidity and provide moisture to the butterflies,
four small ponds surround the garden. As a result of the native plantation, thousands
of wild butterflies are attracted, which play an important role in pollination, in the web
of life, and as cultural symbols.
Bambusetum
Specialists can learn about the wide variety of bamboo plants growing within the
Bambusetum while generalists can enjoy the wide variety of bamboos: climbing
Ochlandra, shrub-like Arudinaria, pole-like golden bamboo, and Buddha belly bamboo.
Presently, 37 species of bamboos are grown in the Bambusetum. One can observe nests
of the red-vented bulbul and the scaly breasted munia, as well as the common castor
butterfly hovering over the emerging bamboo shoots.
Sacred Grove
In the Sacred Grove, which showcases plants of religious significance, a total of 30
species of Ficus have been planted. A sacred grove, however, is commonly used in the
conservation field to describe habitats for rare and endemic species, green patches of
the forest that local inhabitants had left untouched due to the belief that they were
home to deities.
Wetlands
At Yamuna Biodiversity Park, there are two wetlands, shallow wetland and deep
wetland. One is long and narrow, modeled after the river, measuring 1.8 km long; and
the other is more open and deep, measuring about 2 hectares. There are three
advantages to creating wetlands. Firstly, it increases the number of habitats and
secondly, it facilitates ecological functions such as water purification, groundwater
recharge, and rainwater storage. Thirdly, it supplies the soil necessary for raising the
ground level after the monsoon so that terrestrial ecosystems and plant communities
can flourish.
Shallow Wetland Deep Wetland
Nature Reserve Zone
The creation of a Nature Reserve with a mix of forest communities interspersed with
sprawling grassland in a quiet area where fewer visitors roam around is resulting in
fewer human disturbances. The animals are able to roam freely and thrive in numbers
in this environment.
Around 130 acres of the nature reserve zone are occupied by 20 different biotic
communities, including Adina-dominated, Mitragyna-dominated, Acacia-dominated,
and Hardwickia-dominated grasslands among others.
Nature Education
In addition to imparting Nature Education to school and college students who are the
future decision-makers, Yamuna Biodiversity Park is expected to play a major role in
providing a vital resource for nature conservation. The park with its developing
ecosystems, which are in various stages of development, provides a good opportunity
to learn about prominent species of plants and animals, seed germination,
bioremediation, ecosystem redevelopment, food webs, and life history strategies
Faunal Diversity
Different forest communities in Yamuna Biodiversity Park offer a range of micro-
niches and habitats that permit various animals to live, breed, and thrive. At present,
the Yamuna Biodiversity boasts over 2000 species of plants, animals, and mammalian
herbivores and carnivores living in over twenty-five biotic communities with three
trophic levels. There are over 60 species of butterflies, 50 species of dragonflies, 200
species of birds, and 300 species of birds.
Conclusion
Yamuna Biodiversity Park was the first of its kind, as it revived lost ecosystems,
restored the ecological system, recharged ground water, and improved the
microclimate of the area, in addition to making the public aware of planting trees and
using microbes for vast grasslands. A student can come here to study the life cycle of
small creatures such as butterflies and other organisms. This park is part of a citywide
program aimed at developing biodiversity parks. This mission should be expanded
across the nation and the world. By joining hands with the people of the region, the
YBP hopes to contribute to Mother Earth.
My learnings from the virtual tour

Despite being degraded and not being used efficiently, we can make natural things
better and create a beautiful habitat for everybody, even if they are degraded. Even if
we say that the Yamuna River is extremely polluted, it has been able to create a decent
environment that surrounds it with considerable human effort. In addition, I learned
how important conserving the environment is in our era of improving technology from
the Virtual Visit. Environmental factors impact our lifestyle in a significant way, and if
we neglect to care for it, it will also affect us.
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KESHAV MAHAVIDYALAYA

YAMUNA BIODIVERSITY PARK

Event: Educational Visit

Report prepared by: Govind Singh Rathore

Located on the Yamuna riverfront, Yamuna biodiversity park covers 9770

Goals and Objectives

The aim of the park is to preserve and conserve the

The major components of the visitor zone are the

Yamuna Biodiversity Park's front portion is demarcated as Domesticated Biodiversity

pictures taken up from the official website of Yamuna Biodiversity Park

Nature Reserve Zone

My learnings from the virtual tour

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