Periyar Tiger Reserve installs wind turbine in its forests for power generation.
About Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR):
- It was declared a Sanctuary in 1950 and a Tiger Reserve in 1978.
- It is located in the districts of Pathanamthitta and Idukki in Kerala in the southern region of the Western Ghats.
- Climate: Temperature varies from 15ºC to 31ºC
- Topography: Altitude ranging from 900 to 2000m.
- Highest peak: Kottamala (2016m)
- Rainfall: 1700mm Average Annual.
Drainage:
- The major rivers through the reserve are Mullayar and Periyar.
- Mullaperiyar Dam is located within PTR.
- Several streams feed these two rivers and the Amba and Azhuta Rivers from the major sources of water for the reserve.
Forest Types:
- Tropical evergreen forests,
- Tropical semi-evergreen forests,
- Moist deciduous forests,
- Grasslands and
- Eucalyptus plantations.
Biodiversity:
- Major mammals: Elephant, Gaur, Tiger, Panther, Sambar, barking deer, Wild boar, Sloth bear, Nilgiri langur, Lion-tailed macaque, Otter, Malabar giant squirrel, Wild dog etc.
- Major tree species: Vateria indica, Dipterocarpus indicus, Cullenia excelsa, Palaquium ellipticum, Artocarpus hirsute, Salmalia malabarica, Hopea parviflora, Tetrameles nudiflora, Terminaliasp, Tectona grandis, Pterocarpus marsupium, Anogeissus latifolia, Careya arborea, Emblica officianalis etc.
- Major grass species: Cymbopogon sp. Saccharum etc.
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Frequently Asked Question:
When was Periyar Tiger Reserve declared?
Periyar Tiger Reserve was declared a Sanctuary in 1950 and a Tiger Reserve in 1978.
How many tigers are there in PTR?
The tiger population in the Periyar Tiger Reserve is estimated to be about 40.
Which river is near PTR?
The major rivers that flow through the reserve are Mullayar and Periyar.