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At Delhi’s lone wildlife sanctuary, invasive tree covers 63.48% of landscape
May 14, 2026 4:21 am
An invasive tree is a non-native species that spreads rapidly and causes environmental, economic or health harm, often by disrupting ecosystems and displacing native plants.
Leopard corridor in Delhi? New plan proposes major overhaul for Asola Bhatti
May 13, 2026 5:17 pm
Delhi’s lone wildlife sanctuary is set for Rs 61.64-crore overhaul with a new wildlife underpass, five zones, visitor facilities.
‘I’ve seen it four times’: Delhi village on the edge after leopard sighting, inspection teams deployed
June 17, 2025 4:18 am
Forest officials confirmed that the recent photograph was taken at Jagatpur near Yamuna Biodiversity Park Phase II
At Delhi's lone wildlife sanctuary, only e-vehicles to ply to protect animals from pollution
April 27, 2025 12:22 pm
The move comes in the wake of the observation that animals are in distress due to pollution
Explicitly state that encroachments are removed in Asola, Central Ridge: HC to Delhi govt
January 11, 2024 4:34 pm
The Delhi government counsel appearing for the Department of Forest said there are some cases wherein petitioners have interim orders protecting them from removal of encroachment. She added that the department shall include the list of these cases as well in the affidavit.
Delhi’s showpiece Deer Park to be shut down, its deer to be shifted
June 27, 2023 11:34 am
Behind this twin move is the “overcrowding” at the park — its deer population has grown unchecked over the years because of the absence of a natural predator. The park, which houses deer, rabbits and ducks, is an oasis of green amid the increasingly crowded neighbourhoods abutting it.
Too many deer at Delhi's Deer Park, some may be moved to leopard territory
March 06, 2023 9:01 am
According to a senior forest department official, the department intends to move between 300 and 400 deer to the wildlife sanctuary to promote ecotourism and curb the possibility of inbreeding depression at the Deer Park.
Soon at Asola Bhatti sanctuary, e-cycles and golf carts on rent for visitors
December 16, 2022 2:20 am
A senior official of the forest department said the specifics on how many people would be allowed into the sanctuary at one time as well as the pathways that will be made available are still being worked out.
Now at Asola Bhatti wildlife sanctuary in Delhi, four artificial waterfalls
October 28, 2022 7:35 am
L-G VK Saxena has also directed officials to make arrangements for a cafeteria and public toilets for visitors with eco-friendly material. The communication from the L-G’s office said he has directed officials to deploy e-vehicles or e-feeder buses for visitors to the lake.
Are leopards making Delhi’s urban forest their home? New report has the answer
October 09, 2022 2:30 pm
Data for the study, which began in June 2021, was collected using camera traps which provided 111 images of leopards -- of these, eight unique individuals were found in the sanctuary, which spans 32.71 sq km.
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