Kameng Elephant Reserve
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| Kameng Elephant Reserve | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Coordinates | 27°05′N 92°26′E / 27.083°N 92.433°E |
| Area | 1,894 km2 (731 sq mi) |
| Established | 2002 |
The Kameng Protected Area Complex (KPAC), India is a vast network of protected areas spanning 3,500 km2 (1,351 sq mi) across Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Assam, and is notable for its extensive closed-canopy forest tract. The complex includes protected areas such as Sonai Rupai sanctuaries, Nameri, Pakke Tiger Reserve, Sessa Orchid Sanctuary, and Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary alongside associated forest blocks. This ecologically diverse region showcases a wide range of forest types, from subtropical to temperate, and is a major center for biodiversity. The Kameng Elephant Reserve, part of KPAC is an Elephant Reserve located in the Himalayan foothills of Arunachal Pradesh, in the districts of West Kameng and East Kameng.
The Kameng Elephant Reserve has a total area of 1,894 km2 (731 sq mi) and lies completely in Arunachal Pradesh.[1] Its altitude ranges from 334–3,213 m (1,096–10,541 ft). It is bordered by Nameri National Park and the Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary. It includes the Sessa Orchid Sanctuary, Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Pakke Tiger Reserve, and the Amortala, Doimara and Papum reserved forests. The reserve's rugged terrain consists of mountains, hills, valleys, and narrow plains, with numerous streams.[2]
