Papum Reserve Forest (RF)

Devendra Yadav
Papum Reserve Forest

Question:Papum Reserve Forest (RF) is located in which state?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Assam
(c) Tripura
(d) Manipur
Answer:(a)
Context:

  • A study has flagged a high rate of deforestation in Papum Reserve Forest (RF), a major hornbill habitat in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Facts:
  • Papum Reserve Forest (RF) is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) in Arunachal Pradesh.
  • It is located between two IBAs, Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary to the east and Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary to the west.
  • Papum Reserve Forest forms part of the Eastern Himalayas Endemic Bird Area. A large part of the site is covered by Sub-tropical Dry Evergreen and Semi-evergreen Forests, while the higher areas are under Subtropical Broadleaf Hill Forest cover.
  • Papum RF is a nesting habitat of three species of the large, colourful fruit-eating hornbills: Great, Wreathed and Oriental Pied. The 862 sq.km.

By: Arpit Mishra

Links:

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/forest-cover-loss-threatens-hornbills-in-arunachal/article32339946.ece#:~:text=A%20study%20based%20on%20satellite,hornbill%20habitat%20in%20Arunachal%20Pradesh.&text=Papum%20RF%20is%20a%20nesting,The%20862%20sq.km.