Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary
GPTKB entity
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:National_Park
|
| gptkbp:accessibility |
Road access
Visitor facilities Public transport availability |
| gptkbp:activities |
Wildlife photography
Nature walks Eco-tourism |
| gptkbp:area |
21.47 km²
|
| gptkbp:biodiversity |
High biodiversity
|
| gptkbp:climate |
Tropical climate
Annual average of 1000 mm 25°C to 35°C |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Local folklore
Traditional fishing practices Pilgrimage sites nearby |
| gptkbp:ecosystem |
Carbon sequestration
Flood control Water purification |
| gptkbp:education |
Workshops and seminars
School visits Environmental education programs |
| gptkbp:established |
1996
|
| gptkbp:features |
Salt marshes
Sand dunes Mudflats |
| gptkbp:habitat |
Coastal_wetlands
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary
|
| gptkbp:is_governed_by |
gptkb:Tamil_Nadu_Forest_Department
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Point_Calimere_Biosphere_Reserve
|
| gptkbp:location |
Tamil_Nadu,_India
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:Blackbuck
Flamingos Various migratory birds |
| gptkbp:notableWork |
Ecological studies
Bird migration studies Wetland conservation studies |
| gptkbp:seasonalActivities |
Best visited during winter months
Monsoon season impacts wildlife Summer heat affects visitor numbers |
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Kanyakumari_District
gptkb:Nagapattinam_District |
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
Protected area
Habitat restoration Community awareness programs Research and monitoring |
| gptkbp:threats |
Pollution
Habitat loss Human encroachment |
| gptkbp:visitors |
Birdwatchers
|