As Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve nears capacity, authorities plan to relocate additional tigers

As the big cat Population has substantially increased atValmiki Tiger Reserve(VTR) in West Champaran, the authorities are exploring the possibility of relocating additional tigers to other reserve forests in different parts of the country.

The states Environment, forest and https://exam.pscnotes.com/Climate-change”>Climate Change department has roped in an inter-governmental international body, Global Tiger Forum (GTF), to estimate the capacity of the VTR while preparing the tiger conservation plan for the next term.

The planning will be done based on different parameters, including survey and using formula for the carrying capacity of herbivorous in proportion to carnivorous, food chain, Grassland, habitat and shape of the tiger reserve. On the basis of the report, the government will explore the possibility of relocating some tigers to other reserves for ensuring their optimal conservation and minimizing conflicts with human beings.