ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PROJECT

Aravali Biodiversity Park

 NAME ROLL NO.
1. NIDHI BARI 0311
2. JANHWI JAYSWAL 0419
3. KOMAL 0548
4. SHUBHANGI PANDEY 0515
CONTENT
Visit any biodiversity park in Delhi- (Geotagged photos) Documentation of
plants present in the biodiversity park by clicking pictures (atleast 25)

Local and scientific names

Identification of their conservation status( IUCN Red List)

Medicinal Plants
Water conservation status
Socio-economic environmental status
Documentation of Animals
 ABOUT ARAVALI BIODIVERSITY PARK
Situated in the heart of Gurgaon, Aravali Biodiversity Park is a sanctuary for both scholars studying biodiversity and nature lovers.
This 380-acre park was created with the intention of reintroducing the original flora and wildlife of the Aravali mountain range,
which is among India's oldest mountain ranges. The park offers tourists a tranquil haven from the rush of daily life and acts as a
green lung for Gurgaon, a city that is quickly urbanising.

the Aravali Biodiversity Park is more than just a green space; it is a living laboratory for biodiversity, a place of learning, and a refuge
for those seeking to reconnect with nature. Its sustainable practices and conservation efforts set an example for urban parks everywhere,
making it a must-visit destination in Gurgaon.
 COMMON NAME :The Ber tree
COMMON NAME :BabooL
SCIENTIFIC NAME :(Ziziphus mauritiana)
SCIENTIFIC NAME :(Vachellia nilotica)
Conservation status (IUCN): Least concern
Conservation status (IUCN): Least concern

This tree species, commonly found Socio-Economic & Environmental

in the Indian subcontinent,it faces Status:
threats due to habitat loss and Economic: Provides wood, gum, and
overgrazing. fodder.
It is threatened by habitat loss Environmental: Helps prevent
and over-collection for its desertification, improves soilPresentation
fertility,
Design

medicinal propertie and supports wildlife.

COMMON NAME: Khejri COMMON NAME: Amla
SCIENTIFIC NAME : Prosopis spicigera SCIENTIFIC NAME : Phyllanthus emblica
Conservation status (IUCN): Conservation status (IUCN):

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES Amla is also reported to possess radiomodulatory,
chemomodulatory, chemopreventive effects, free radical
It has anthelmintic property and scavenging, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,
prescribed in treatment of bronchitis, antimutagenic and immunomodulatory activities,
properties that are efficacious in the treatment and
asthma, piles etc. prevention of cancer.
COMMON NAME : Dog COMMON NAME : Long-billed Pipit
SCIENTIFIC NAME :Canis lupus familiaris SCIENTIFIC NAME : Athus Similis
Conservation status (IUCN): Least concern Conservation status (IUCN): Least concern

Dogs are omnivorous, capable of consuming both meat and

plant-based foods, and have an average lifespan of 10 to 15 The long-billed pipit or brown rock pipit (Anthus similis) is
years, depending on the breed. They are widely known for a passerine bird which has a wide distribution. A number
their loyalty, intelligence, and versatility, serving as of subspecies have been created for the populations in
companions, working animals, and even therapy pets. With
Africa, through the Arabian Peninsula and South Asia. The
their keen sense of smell and hearing, dogs are often
employed in roles like search-and-rescue and detection. Their
systematics of this complex is yet to be clarified. Most
ability to communicate through body language, barking, and birds are residents or short distance migrants.
facial expressions makes them highly interactive animals, Presentation Design
deeply bonded with human societie .
COMMON NAME: Karonda COMMON NAME: Chir Pine
SCIENTIFIC NAME : Carissa carandas SCIENTIFIC NAME : Pinus roxburghii
Conservation status (IUCN): Conservation status (IUCN):

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

With an ample amount of vitamin C present in the Chir pine (Sarala) helps manage diabetes by
fruit, karonda has been used since ages for treating increasing insulin secretion due to its anti-
fever. Being rich in antioxidants, the tasty fruit diabetic property. Chir is beneficial in
helps in bringing down the fever by fighting off respiratory problems such as bronchitis and
the infections asthma
 COMMON NAME: Dhauti COMMON NAME: Bel
SCIENTIFIC NAME :Woodfordia fruticosa SCIENTIFIC NAME : Aegle marmelos
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern Conservation status (IUCN): Least concern

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

Dhauti chiefly used for treating and managing Bael contains chemicals called tannins,
diarrhoea, bleeding issues, menorrhagia,
flavonoids, and coumarins. These
wounds, nasal and rectum bleeding, etc., worm
chemicals help to reduce swelling
infestation, mouth ulcers, and herpes
(inflammation).
COMMON NAME: Jamun COMMON NAME: Kadam
SCIENTIFIC NAME : Syzygium cumini SCIENTIFIC NAME : Neolamarckia cadamba
Conservation status (IUCN): Conservation status (IUCN):

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Jamun is a good source of bioactive
N. cadamba include antihepatotoxic,
components, such as: Flavonoids,
antimalarial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory,
Polyphenols, Antioxidants, Iron, and Vitamin
antipyretic, diuretic and laxative.
C.
COMMON NAME: Black Drongo COMMON NAME: Cow
SCIENTIFIC NAME : Dicrurus macrocercus SCIENTIFIC NAME : Bos taurus
Conservation status (IUCN): Conservation status (IUCN):

The black drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) is a small Cattle are large, domesticated, bovid
Asian passerine bird of the drongo family ungulates widely kept as livestock. They are
Dicruridae. It is a common resident breeder in prominent modern members of the subfamily
much of tropical southern Asia from southwest Iran Bovinae and the most widespread species of
through Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka the genus Bos. Mature female cattle are
east to southern China and Indonesia and accidental called cows and mature male cattle are
visitor of Japan. bulls.
COMMON NAME: Buffalo COMMON NAME: Common Peacock
SCIENTIFIC NAME : Bubalus bubalis SCIENTIFIC NAME : Pavo cristatus
Conservation status (IUCN): Conservation status (IUCN):

The domestic buffalo also known as water buffalo or The Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus), also known as
Asian buffalo to prevent confusion with the American the common peafowl or blue peafowl, is a peafowl
bison (Bison bison), wrongly named buffalo in North species native to the Indian subcontinent. It has been
America, comprises two subspecies: the river buffalo introduced to many other countries. Male peafowl are
referred to as peacocks, and female peafowl are
(B. bubalis bubalis) and the swamp buffalo (B.
referred to as peahens, although both sexes are often
bubalis kerebau)
referred to colloquially as a "peacock".
 Rimberio Co WATER CONSERVATION STATUS
The Aravali biodiversity park is a shining example of conscious water management. It utilises a
gravity-based drip irrigation system to cover 3 major hills and an area of 75 acres, saving a
staggering 4 million litres of water annually. This innovative system reduces the burden on the
water table by harnessing multiple water sources, including grey water from sewage
treatment plants.
The park also features two large ponds, created to restore the wetlands and designed to
harvest every drop of rainwater, making the ABDP a vital water recharge zone for the city
of Gurgaon. The park’s water strategy is not just about saving water but also about
preserving the delicate balance of the ecosystem.
However, despite these efforts, the park’s water conservation faces ongoing challenges. The
area's rapid urban development, over-extraction of groundwater, and changing rainfall patterns
put pressure on its water resources. Maintaining adequate water levels in its wetlands and
ponds requires continuous attention, particularly in a region with severe water shortages.
 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS

The Aravalli Biodiversity Park on the Gurgaon-Delhi border is an important green space that helps
restore nature in the area. It used to be a degraded land, but now it has many types of plants,
birds, animals, and butterflies. The park also helps recharge groundwater, which is important for the
region because of water shortages. It also reduces air pollution and keeps the area cooler.

The park benefits people by offering a place for eco-tourism and education about the environment.
Locals and tourists come to enjoy nature, walk, and learn. It also supports local communities by creating
jobs through conservation and park maintenance activities.

However, the park faces problems like urban development around it, pollution, and a lack of water.
These issues threaten the park's natural environment. Despite these challenges, the park is still very
valuable for protecting nature, fighting climate change, and providing a peaceful space for people to
enjoy. More efforts are needed to protect it in the future.
Rimberio Co

THANK YOU
Presentation Design