Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Nature_Reserve
gptkbp:accessibility Limited access
gptkbp:administrative_division gptkb:Sikkim
gptkbp:area 2,035 km²
gptkbp:best_time_to_visit September to November
March to May
gptkbp:biodiversity Flora and Fauna
gptkbp:climate Alpine climate
Temperate climate
gptkbp:community_engagement Cultural preservation
Sustainable practices
Awareness programs
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Community involvement
Research and monitoring
gptkbp:cultural_significance Local communities
Traditional practices
gptkbp:elevation 8,586 m
gptkbp:environmental_concerns Climate change
Deforestation
Invasive species
gptkbp:established gptkb:2010
gptkbp:fauna Bird species
Mammal species
gptkbp:flora gptkb:Rhododendron_species
Medicinal plants
gptkbp:geological_features Sedimentary rocks
Limestone formations
Granite peaks
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve
gptkbp:international_recognition gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
Biosphere Reserve designation
gptkbp:landforms Glaciers
Mountain ranges
Valleys
gptkbp:local_economy gptkb:Agriculture
Handicrafts
Eco-tourism
gptkbp:location gptkb:India
gptkbp:major_rivers gptkb:Teesta_River
gptkbp:nearest_city gptkb:Gangtok
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Khangchendzonga_National_Park
gptkbp:protected_area gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:research_focus Conservation biology
Ecology
Climate change impact
gptkbp:route_of_administration gptkb:Forest_Department_of_Sikkim
gptkbp:significance Conservation of biodiversity
gptkbp:species gptkb:Golden_Eagle
gptkb:Himalayan_Tahr
gptkb:Himalayan_Monal
gptkb:Blue_Sheep
Alpine meadows
Coniferous forests
gptkbp:tourism Mountaineering
Trekking
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:Himalayan_Black_Bear
gptkb:Panda
gptkb:Lion
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kangchenjunga_Conservation_Area
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6