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| image_caption = Main entrance to the Park. |
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| location = [[Gachibowli]], [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[India]] |
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'''Biodiversity park''' in [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] has been established during the [[Convention on Biological Diversity]] held in 2012. It was inaugurated along with a commemorative pylon by the Prime Minister of India [[Manmohan Singh]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=V. Geetanath|title=Gachibowli’s Bio-Diversity Park remains out of bounds for visitors|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/gachibowlis-biodiversity-park-remains-out-of-bounds-for-visitors/article5237894.ece|website=The Hindu|accessdate=October 16, 2013}}</ref> It was opened for the public at [[Gachibowli]] since January 19, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Staff Reporter|title=Biodiversity Park open to public|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/more-lung-space/article6800746.ece|website=The Hindu|accessdate=January 19, 2015}}</ref> The park was set up within the [[Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation]] (TSIIC) layout at a total cost of more than Rs. 2 crores. |
'''Biodiversity park''' in [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] has been established during the [[Convention on Biological Diversity]] held in 2012. It was inaugurated along with a commemorative pylon by the Prime Minister of India [[Manmohan Singh]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=V. Geetanath |title=Gachibowli’s Bio-Diversity Park remains out of bounds for visitors |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/gachibowlis-biodiversity-park-remains-out-of-bounds-for-visitors/article5237894.ece |website=The Hindu |accessdate=October 16, 2013}}</ref> It was opened for the public at [[Gachibowli]] since January 19, 2015.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff Reporter |title=Biodiversity Park open to public |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/more-lung-space/article6800746.ece |website=The Hindu |accessdate=January 19, 2015}}</ref> The park was set up within the [[Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation]] (TSIIC) layout at a total cost of more than Rs. 2 crores. |
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==The pylon== |
== The pylon == |
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The commemorative pylon is an artistic expression of great mystery of life on earth and its creation. The Pylon is a 32 feet high elliptical structure made Etah Gold [[limestone]] depicting the evolution of species, starting from an atom, evolving to become molecules, proteins, various life forms and the intelligent human being. The base of the pylon is composed of concentric circles representing nature's five elements |
The commemorative pylon is an artistic expression of great mystery of life on earth and its creation. The Pylon is a 32 feet high elliptical structure made Etah Gold [[limestone]] depicting the evolution of species, starting from an atom, evolving to become molecules, proteins, various life forms and the intelligent human being. The base of the pylon is composed of concentric circles representing nature's five elements – Earth, Air, Water, Fire and Ether.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bio Diversity Park, Hyderabad |url=http://www.odysseystone.com/projects/bio-diversity-park-hyderabad |website=Odysseystone}}</ref> The circular pathway of black granite is engraved with names of different species. The fire ring is depicted by Red granite and yellow limestone. The lower ether depicts World map with blue ocean waters. The top of the pylon stands the double-helical DNA. |
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==The park== |
== The park == |
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The biodiversity park covers an area of 13-acre land and is divided into four sectors totally containing more than 200 different species of [[plant]]s. Each of them is represented by a UNO-member country and planted by a scientist participated in the summit conference. It is currently taken care by the [[Telangana Forest Department]]. |
The biodiversity park covers an area of 13-acre land and is divided into four sectors totally containing more than 200 different species of [[plant]]s. Each of them is represented by a UNO-member country and planted by a scientist participated in the summit conference. It is currently taken care by the [[Telangana Forest Department]]. |
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===Types of plant species in the park=== |
=== Types of plant species in the park === |
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| 9. || [[Australia]] || [[Caryota urens]] || Fish-tail palm |
| 9. || [[Australia]] || [[Caryota urens]] || Fish-tail palm |
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| 10. ||[[Austria]] || [[Bucida buceras]] || Spainy black olive |
| 10. || [[Austria]] || [[Bucida buceras]] || Spainy black olive |
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| 11. || [[Azerbaijan]] || [[Colvillea racemosa]] || Colville's glory |
| 11. || [[Azerbaijan]] || [[Colvillea racemosa]] || Colville's glory |
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| 16. || [[Belarus]] || [[Alstonia scholaris]] || Devil's tree |
| 16. || [[Belarus]] || [[Alstonia scholaris]] || Devil's tree |
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| 17. || [[Belgium]] || [[Mimusops elangi]]/[[Lagerstroemia speciosa]] || |
| 17. || [[Belgium]] || [[Mimusops elangi]]/[[Lagerstroemia speciosa]] || |
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| 18. || [[Belize]] || [[Elaeocarpus serratus]] || Rudraksha |
| 18. || [[Belize]] || [[Elaeocarpus serratus]] || Rudraksha |
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| 29. || [[Cambodia]] || [[Dysoxylum alliaceum]] || Lambu |
| 29. || [[Cambodia]] || [[Dysoxylum alliaceum]] || Lambu |
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| 30. ||[[Cameroon]] || [[Tabebuia aurea]] || Caribbean Trumpet tree |
| 30. || [[Cameroon]] || [[Tabebuia aurea]] || Caribbean Trumpet tree |
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| 31. || [[Canada]] || [[Annona reticulata]] || Bullock's Heart tree |
| 31. || [[Canada]] || [[Annona reticulata]] || Bullock's Heart tree |
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==Gallery== |
== Gallery == |
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File:Biodiversity Park Hyderabad.jpg|Main entrance |
File:Biodiversity Park Hyderabad.jpg|Main entrance |
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==See also== |
== See also == |
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* [[Nehru Zoological Park]] |
* [[Nehru Zoological Park]] |
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* [[Hyderabad Botanical Garden]] |
* [[Hyderabad Botanical Garden]] |
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==References== |
== References == |
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==External links== |
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{{Commons category|Biodiversity park, Hyderabad}} |
{{Commons category|Biodiversity park, Hyderabad}} |
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1YRNtw3VmA Video recording of the commemorative pylon at Youtube.] |
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1YRNtw3VmA Video recording of the commemorative pylon at Youtube.] |
Revision as of 13:07, 15 September 2018
Biodiversity Park | |
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Type | Public park |
Location | Gachibowli, Hyderabad, India |
Status | Open all year |
Biodiversity park in Hyderabad has been established during the Convention on Biological Diversity held in 2012. It was inaugurated along with a commemorative pylon by the Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh.[1] It was opened for the public at Gachibowli since January 19, 2015.[2] The park was set up within the Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC) layout at a total cost of more than Rs. 2 crores.
The pylon
The commemorative pylon is an artistic expression of great mystery of life on earth and its creation. The Pylon is a 32 feet high elliptical structure made Etah Gold limestone depicting the evolution of species, starting from an atom, evolving to become molecules, proteins, various life forms and the intelligent human being. The base of the pylon is composed of concentric circles representing nature's five elements – Earth, Air, Water, Fire and Ether.[3] The circular pathway of black granite is engraved with names of different species. The fire ring is depicted by Red granite and yellow limestone. The lower ether depicts World map with blue ocean waters. The top of the pylon stands the double-helical DNA.
The park
The biodiversity park covers an area of 13-acre land and is divided into four sectors totally containing more than 200 different species of plants. Each of them is represented by a UNO-member country and planted by a scientist participated in the summit conference. It is currently taken care by the Telangana Forest Department.
Types of plant species in the park
Gallery
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Main entrance
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Park layout, sector 1
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Park layout, sector 2
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Yellow Bamboo at the park
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Hibiscus tiliaceus in the park
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Hibiscus tiliaceus description plate
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Clusia rosea tree in the park.
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Ficus benghalensis tree in the park.
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Caryota urens tree in the park.
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Commemorative pilon
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Commemorative pilon
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Commemorative pilon
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Commemorative pilon
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Commemorative pilon, installation plate
See also
References
- ^ V. Geetanath. "Gachibowli's Bio-Diversity Park remains out of bounds for visitors". The Hindu. Retrieved October 16, 2013.
- ^ Staff Reporter. "Biodiversity Park open to public". The Hindu. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
- ^ "Bio Diversity Park, Hyderabad". Odysseystone.
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