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Gujarat Forest Department and Vantara Reintroduce Spotted Deer in Barda Wildlife Sanctuary – Know More

Gujarat Forest Department and Vantara reintroduce 33 spotted deer in Barda Wildlife Sanctuary to restore biodiversity
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In a significant conservation initiative, the Gujarat Forest Department, in collaboration with Vantara, a leading wildlife rescue and conservation programme founded by Mr. Anant Ambani, has reintroduced 33 spotted deer (Axis axis), commonly known as chital, into the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in Porbandar district.

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The spotted deer were translocated from Vantara’s ex-situ conservation facility in Jamnagar and transported in specially designed ambulances. Following detailed ecological assessments and readiness of support systems, the animals were successfully released under the supervision of the Forest Department, with Vantara extending technical and logistical support to ensure compliance with established wildlife conservation protocols.

Ecological Significance of the Initiative

Mr. Brij Kishor Gupta, Director of the Greens Zoological, Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, described the release as a pivotal step for restoring biodiversity. He highlighted that chital had historically inhabited this landscape, and their reintroduction is both ecologically significant and part of a broader vision to revitalise habitats.

The Gujarat Forest Department has emphasised that the initiative is aligned with species recovery planning and habitat restoration. The approach demonstrates the state government’s commitment to building robust in-situ conservation frameworks and strengthening ecological resilience.

Public-Private Partnership for Conservation

The effort reflects the transformative potential of collaboration between government institutions and private organisations. By pooling expertise, technology, and resources, both the Forest Department and Vantara have set a model for measurable conservation outcomes. Officials stressed that such partnerships are crucial to addressing habitat degradation and species decline while supporting India’s broader biodiversity goals.

Biodiversity of Barda Wildlife Sanctuary

Spanning 192.31 square kilometres, Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is a biologically rich area known for its diverse habitats. It supports apex and mesopredators such as leopards, hyenas, wolves, and jackals, along with strong herbivore populations including nilgai and wild boars. The sanctuary is also home to several rare and endangered avian species, including the spotted eagle and crested hawk-eagle, making it an important refuge for raptors and forest-dependent birds.

Historically, Barda supported thriving populations of sambar, chital, and chinkara, but these declined due to habitat fragmentation and ecological pressures. With the reintroduction of chital, the Forest Department aims to restore trophic balance and strengthen the sanctuary’s ecological role as a functional conservation landscape.

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