Department of Environment and Forest of Arunachal Pradesh

The Department of Environment and Forests of Arunachal Pradesh or DEFAP is a state-sponsored agency responsible for conserving the environment, identifying, establishing, and conserving protected areas in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.[1]

Department of Environment and Forests of Arunachal Pradesh
Seal and Logo of the Department of Environment and Forests of Arunachal Pradesh
Agency overview
JurisdictionState Government of Arunachal Pradesh
HeadquartersItanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Parent agencyState government of Arunachal Pradesh
WebsiteOfficial website of the Department of Environment and Forests of Arunachal Pradesh

Statistics

According to the official website, 10185.40 square kilometers are being protected by the agency. That's 12 percent of the total area of the state and 15 percent of the total forest cover in the state - 68045 square kilometers. There are 8715 species of plant life within Arunachal's forests, which contributes to the importance of wildlife reserves. Arunachal is a very rural state, most of the state being covered in forests, forest and wildlife protection is extremely important to the people living in Arunachal Pradesh.

Sanctuaries

There are a total of eight wildlife sanctuaries and one reserve protected by the Department of Environment and Forests:

See also

References, sources, and citations
  1. "Official Website of the Department of Environment and Forest, Arunachal Pradesh". Archived from the original on 12 December 2006. Retrieved 21 June 2011.


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