Uttarakhand established Botanical Garden
Nainital (Uttarakhand) has set up a botanical garden called ‘Shivalik Arboretum’. it aims to conserve more than 210 species of trees which are in the Shivalik range of Himalayas.
Trees Includes –
- Kafal (Myrica esculenta),
- Buransh, (Rhododendron arboretum),
- Tejpat (Cinnamomum Tamala)
- Sanjeevani (Sellaginella bryopteris)
Purpose
- The main purpose of Shivalik Arboretum Garden is to create awareness among people regarding nature and to make people emotional connect with the trees.
Static GK Uttarakhand –
Governor – Baby Rani Maurya
Chief Minister – Trivendra Singh Rawat
Capital – Gairsain (Summer), Dehradun (Winter)
State Mammal – Alpine Musk Deer
State Bird – Himalayan Monal
State Fish – Golden Mahseer
State Butterfly – West Himalayan Common Peacock
State Flower – Brahma Kamal
State Tree – Burans
State Sport – Football