{"id":110091,"date":"2026-06-26T18:10:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T12:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=110091"},"modified":"2026-06-26T18:10:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T12:40:37","slug":"vansda-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/vansda-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Vansda National Park, Background, Location, Flora, Fauna"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vansda National Park is one of Gujarat\u2019s richest biodiversity hotspots and an important protected area representing the northernmost extension of the Western Ghats ecosystem. Although it is one of the smallest national parks in the state, it is renowned for its dense tropical moist deciduous forests, perennial streams, rich floral and faunal diversity, and well-preserved natural habitat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vansda National Park Historical Background<\/b><\/h2>\n

The forests of Vansda were <\/span>once part of the princely State of Vansda<\/b> and were carefully protected by its rulers, who discouraged commercial felling to preserve valuable timber resources. Owing to its exceptional ecological importance, the <\/span>Government of Gujarat declared the area a National Park in 1979<\/b>. Even before its notification, tree felling had largely been prohibited since 1952, helping preserve its old-growth forest ecosystem. Today, the park <\/span>serves as one of Gujarat\u2019s finest examples of tropical moist deciduous forests.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Vansda National Park Location and Geographical Features<\/b><\/h2>\n

Vansda National Park is <\/span>situated in Navsari district of southern Gujarat<\/b>, close to the Gujarat-Maharashtra border. It covers an <\/span>area of 23.99 sq km<\/b>, making it <\/span>one of the smallest national parks in Gujarat<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n