The Kanchenjunga Conservation Area is a protected area in the Himalayas of eastern Nepal. Established in 1997 it covers 2,035 km2 (786 sq mi) in the Taplejung District and comprises two peaks of Kanchenjunga. In the north it adjoins the Qomolangma National Nature Preserve in Tibet, and in the east the Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim. To the west, it adjoins the Sankhuwasabha District. It ranges in altitude from 1,200 m (3,900 ft) to 8,586 m (28,169 ft). It also falls within the Sacred Himalayan Landscape, which is being developed by WWF Nepal in partnership with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development.
When the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area was designated in March 1997, it was Nepal’s third Conservation Area. In April 2003, a Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Management Council was formed with the support of WWF Nepal, comprising seven Conservation Area User Committees, 44 User Groups, and 32 Mother Groups. These community-based institutions support the effective implementation of all planned activities. In August 2006, the Government of Nepal handed over the management of the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area to the Management Council.
The Kanchanjunga Conservation Area may be The famous Kanchenjunga area for high palaces and large glaciers keep the environment and cultural specialty. The border of this area, which is the combination of rare wildlife habitat, diverse flora, and tribe, is connected with India and China, which provides a unique opportunity for border protection.
Due to the special ecological system and snow leopard, Kasturi deer, Himalayan bears, wolves, rare wildlife has increased the importance of this area. The Kanchanjunga Conservation area, situated in the far northeastern part of the country, is an important part of the nature of nature conservation. Since there is plenty of water available in Eastern Nepal, there is a lot of humidity in the environment. It is very difficult to reach many areas of this area in high terrain. Therefore, the conservation and management of this area have been difficult and challenging.
In recent years, the government has adopted the policy to consolidate consumers' groups and local people to protect natural resources. In order to directly engage the local people in this area, according to the same, the Forest and Earthquake Protection Ministry has handed over the management council of the Kanchenjunga area to the management council. National Parks and Wildlife Protection Department, W. W. F. Various programs like a joint development of Nepal, local government and non-governmental organizations and local residents have been undertaken in the conservation of the organic diversity of Kanchanjunga area and community development and income generation of local residents. This conservation area, which is managed from local communities, is not only known in Nepal but is also known in the world as a sample.
The landscape of the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area comprises cultivated lands, forests, pastures, rivers, high altitude lakes, and glaciers. In this conservation area Mammal species include the snow leopard, Asian black bear, and red panda. Bird species symbolic of the area include the golden-breasted fulvetta, snow cock, blood pheasant, and red-billed chough found. In 2012, a leopard cat was camera trapped at an elevation of 4,500 m (14,800 ft). This record constitutes the highest known record to date.
When the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area was designated in March 1997, it was Nepal’s third Conservation Area. In April 2003, a Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Management Council was formed with the support of WWF Nepal, comprising seven Conservation Area User Committees, 44 User Groups, and 32 Mother Groups. These community-based institutions support the effective implementation of all planned activities. In August 2006, the Government of Nepal handed over the management of the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area to the Management Council.
The Kanchanjunga Conservation Area may be The famous Kanchenjunga area for high palaces and large glaciers keep the environment and cultural specialty. The border of this area, which is the combination of rare wildlife habitat, diverse flora, and tribe, is connected with India and China, which provides a unique opportunity for border protection.
Due to the special ecological system and snow leopard, Kasturi deer, Himalayan bears, wolves, rare wildlife has increased the importance of this area. The Kanchanjunga Conservation area, situated in the far northeastern part of the country, is an important part of the nature of nature conservation. Since there is plenty of water available in Eastern Nepal, there is a lot of humidity in the environment. It is very difficult to reach many areas of this area in high terrain. Therefore, the conservation and management of this area have been difficult and challenging.
In recent years, the government has adopted the policy to consolidate consumers' groups and local people to protect natural resources. In order to directly engage the local people in this area, according to the same, the Forest and Earthquake Protection Ministry has handed over the management council of the Kanchenjunga area to the management council. National Parks and Wildlife Protection Department, W. W. F. Various programs like a joint development of Nepal, local government and non-governmental organizations and local residents have been undertaken in the conservation of the organic diversity of Kanchanjunga area and community development and income generation of local residents. This conservation area, which is managed from local communities, is not only known in Nepal but is also known in the world as a sample.
The landscape of the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area comprises cultivated lands, forests, pastures, rivers, high altitude lakes, and glaciers. In this conservation area Mammal species include the snow leopard, Asian black bear, and red panda. Bird species symbolic of the area include the golden-breasted fulvetta, snow cock, blood pheasant, and red-billed chough found. In 2012, a leopard cat was camera trapped at an elevation of 4,500 m (14,800 ft). This record constitutes the highest known record to date.