Chitwan Prepares to Relocate Endangered Blackbuck to Tikouli Conservation Center

Chitwan. Preparations are in the final stages to relocate the endangered blackbuck, found only in western Nepal, to Chitwan. Efforts are underway to bring 18 blackbucks from Shuklaphanta National Park and Bardia Blackbuck Conservation Area to the conservation center constructed in the Tikouli area of Ratnanagar Municipality-9.

The campaign, initiated by Ratnanagar Municipality seven years ago, is nearing fruition after the relocation of blackbucks was prioritized among the first four decisions made by the Minister of Forests and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, after assuming office. The process was expedited after a technical team recently suggested removing some trees that were growing inwards and leaning outwards around the conservation center.